CELEX: 51996PC0532
Language: en
Date: 1996-11-06
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the AGREEMENT between the European Community and New-Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                 Brussels, 06.11.1996
                                  COM(96) 532 final
                                  96/0256 (ACC)
                  Proposal for a
              COUNCIL DECISION
                   concerning the
                   AGREEMENT
between the European Community and New-Zealand
      on sanitary measures applicable to trade
        in live animals and animal products
         (presented by the Commission)
 ---pagebreak---  ---pagebreak---                             EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Subject:         Conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and New-
                 Zealand on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures.
1        .On 20th February 1995, the Council agreed a mandate authorising the Commission
to conduct negotiations with the view to the conclusion of agreements between the E.C. and
third countries on sanitary and phytosanitary measures on the basis of draft directives annexed
to its decision.
2.      Following this mandate the Commission has conducted negotiations with New-Zealand,
Australia and third countries from Central Europe, North America and South America. This
proposal presents the results of negotiations with New-Zealand, which the Commission
considers suitable for the conclusion of an agreement.
3.      The proposal takes account by explicit reference in the agreement to those
responsibilities which fall to the Member States and these which are Community
responsibilities.
4.      The proposal includes application of the principle of régionalisation for the main
animal diseases, and lists these commodities for which equivalence is recognised. For those
commodities where equivalence is not yet recognized it sets out a work-programme towards
recognition and the conditions applicable in the interim.
5.      The proposal also takes account of the rights and obligations of both parties in relation
to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation and its annexes, in particular the
Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement (S.P.S.). At the same time it takes account of the
necessity to ensure a high level of human and animal health protection within the Community.
6.      The proposal has no consequences for the Community budget.
                                              Z
 ---pagebreak---                                        Proposal for a
                                  COUNCIL DECISION
                                       concerning the
                                      AGREEMENT
                   between the European Community and New-Zealand
                         on sanitary measures applicable to trade
                           in live animals and animal products
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article
113 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1,
Whereas the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary
measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products provides an appropriate
means to put into practice the provisions of the WTO Agreement on the Application of
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures as regards veterinary sanitary measures;
Whereas the Agreement will contribute to facilitating trade between the European Community
and New Zealand in live animals and animal products through the progressive recognition of
equivalence of sanitary measures, the acceptance of the application of régionalisation, and
improved communication and cooperation;
              OJ N* C
                                            1
 ---pagebreak--- Whereas it is necessary to approve the Agreement on behalf of the Community,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
                                            Article 1
The Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures
applicable to trade in live animals and animal products is hereby approved on behalf of the
Community.
The text of the Agreement, and the annexes thereto, are attached to this Decision.
                                            Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign
the Agreement in order to bind the Community.
                                            Article 3
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall take effect on the day of its publication.
Done at Brussels,
                                                           For the Council
                                                            The President
                                             V
 ---pagebreak---                         ANNEX
                    AGREEMENT
between the European Community and New-Zealand on
  sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals
                  and animal products
                              r
 ---pagebreak---                                                            AGREEMENT
between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal
products
 THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
of the one part, and
NEW ZEALAND
of the other part,
hereinafter referred to as 'the Parties';
WHEREAS the Parties acknowledge that their systems of sanitary measures are intended to provide comparable health
assurances;
REAFFIRMING their commitment to the rights and obligations established under the WTO Agreement on the
Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to as 'the SPS Agreement');
DESIRING to facilitate trade in live animals and animal products between the European Community (hereinafter
referred to as 'the Community') and New Zealand while safeguarding public and animal health and thereby meeting
consumer expectations in relation to the wholesomeness of food products,
DESIRING to resolve other veterinary issues applicable to trade in live animals and animal products between the
Community and New Zealand;
 RESOLVED to take the fullest account of the risk of spread of animal infection and disease and the measures put in
place to control and eradicate such infections and diseases, and in particular to avoid disruptions to trade,
 HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS.
                                                           Article I
                                                           Objective
  The objective of this agreement is to facilitate trade in live animals and animal products between the Community and
 New Zealand by establishing a mechanism lor the recognition of equivalence of sanitary measures maintained by the
two Parties consistent with the protection of public and animal health, and to improve communication and cooperation
on sanitarv measures.
                                                           Article 2
                                                      General Provisions
 The provisions set out in this Agreement shall apply in respect of trade between the Community and New Zealand in
 live animals and animal products.
 The jointly determined arrangements for the application of this Agreement by the Parties are set out in the Annexes.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                          Article 3
                                                 Multilateral Obligations
Nothing in this Agreement or the Annexes shall limit the rights or obligations of the Parties pursuant to the Agreement
establishing the World Trade Organisation and its Annexes, and in particular the SPS Agreement.
                                                         Article 4
                                                           Scope
1.        The scope of this Agreement shall be limited initially to the sanitary measures applied by either Party to the
          live animals and animal products listed in Annex I, except as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3.
2.        Unless otherwise specified under the provisions set out in the Annexes to this Agreement and without
          prejudice to Article 11, this Agreement shall not apply to sanitary measures related to food additives (all food
          additives and colours), sanitary stamps, processing aids, flavours, irradiation (ionisation), contaminants
          (including microbiological standards), Transport, chemicals originating from the migration of substances from
          packaging materials, labelling of foodstuffs, nutritional labelling , medicated feeds and premixes.
3.        The Parties may also agree to apply the principles of this Agreement to address veterinary issues other than
          sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products.
4.        The Parties may agree to modify this Agreement in the future to extend the scope to other sanitary or
          phytosanitary measures affecting trade between the Parties.
                                                          Article 5
                                                         Definitions
For the purposes of this Agreement the following definitions shall apply:
(a)       Live animals and animal products: means the live animals and animal products covered by the provisions listed
          in Annex I;
(b)        Sanitary Measures: means sanitary measures as defined in Annex A, paragraph 1, of the SPS Agreement falling
          within the scope of this Agreement ;
(c)       Appropriate Level Of Sanitary Protection: means the level of protection as defined in Annex A, paragraph 5,
          of the SPS Agreement;
 (d)      Region: means "zones" and "regions" as defined in the Animal Health Code of the Office International des
          Epizooties;
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 ---pagebreak--- (e) Responsible Authorities:
               (i)        New Zealand - the authorities described in Part A of Annex II:
               (ii)       European Community - the authorities described in Part B of Annex II.
                                                      Article 6
                                         Adaptation to Regional Conditions
 1. The Parties recognise for trade between them regional freedom from the animal diseases specified in Annex
    III.
2.  Where one of the Parties considers that it has a special status with respect to a specific disease, it may request
    recognition of this status. The Party concerned may also request additional guarantees in respect of imports
    of live animals and animal products appropriate to the agreed status. The guarantees for specific diseases shall
    be specified in Annex V.
3.  Without prejudice to paragraph 2, the importing Party shall recognise régionalisation decisions taken in
    accordance with criteria as defined in Annex IV as the basis for trade from a Party within which an area is
    affected by one or more of the diseases listed in Annex III.
                                                      Article 7
                                                     Equivalence
 1. The recognition of equivalence requires an assessment and acceptance of:
               the legislation, standards and procedures, as well as the programmes in place to allow control and
               to ensure domestic and importing countries' requirements are met;
               the documented structure of the relevant responsible authority(ies), their powers, their chain of
               command, their modus operandi and the resources available to them;
               the performance of the relevant responsible authority in relation to the control programme and
               assurances.
    In this assessment, the Parties shall take account of experience already acquired.
2.  Equivalence shall be applied in relation to sanitary measures for live animal or animal product sectors, or parts
    of sectors, in relation to legislation, inspection" and control systems, parts of systems, or in relation to specific
    legislation, inspection and/or hygiene requirements.
                                                      Article 8
                                           Determination of Equivalence
1.  In reaching a determination of whether a sanitary measure applied by an exporting Party achieves the importing
    Party's appropriate level of sanitary protection, the Parties shall follow a process that includes the following
    steps:
    i)         the identification of the sanitary measure(s) for which recognition of equivalence is sought;
    ii)        the explanation by the importing Party of the objective of its sanitary measure(s), including an
               assessment, as appropriate to the circumstances, of the risk, or risks, that the sanitary measure(s) is
               intended to. address, and identification by the importing Party of its appropriate level of sanitaiy
               protection;
    lii)       the demonstration by the exporting Part}- that its sanitary measure(s) achieves the importing Party's
               appropriate level of sanitary protection;
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 ---pagebreak--- iv)        the determination by the importing Party of whether the Exporting Party's sanitacy_measure(s)
           achieves its appropriate level of sanitary protection;
v)         the importing Party shall accept the sanitary measure(s) of the exporting Party as equivalent if the
           exporting Party objectively demonstrates that its measure(s) achieve the importing Party's appropriate
           level of protection.
Where equivalence has not been recognised, trade may take place under the conditions required by the
importing Party to meet its appropriate level of protection as set out in Annex V. The exporting Party may
agree to meet the importing Party's conditions, without prejudice to the result of the process set out in
paragraph 1.
                                                   Article 9
                                     Recognition of Sanitary Measures
 Annex V lists those sectors, or parts of sectors, for which, at the date of entry into force of this Agreement,
 the respective sanitary measures are recognised as equivalent for trade purposes. The Parties shall take the
 necessary legislative/administrative actions to implement recognition of equivalence to allow trade on that
basis within 3 months.
 Annex V also lists those sectors, or parts of sectors, for which the Parties apply differing sanitary measures
 and have not concluded the assessment provided for in Article 7. Based on the process described in Articles
 7 and 8, the actions set out in Annex V shall be taken to enable the assessment to be completed by the
 indicative dates indicated therein. The Parties shall take the necessary legislative/administrative actions to
 implement recognition of equivalence within 3 months of the date of recognition. Pending recognition, trade
 shall take place under the conditions set out in AnnexV.
 Each consignment of live animals or animal products for which equivalence has been recognised presented
 for import will be accompanied, unless not required, by an official health certificate, the model attestation for
 which is prescribed in Annex VII. The Parties may jointly determine principles or guidelines for certification.
 Any such principles shall be included in Annex VII.
                                                  Article 10
                                                  Verification
 To maintain confidence in the effective implementation of the provisions of this Agreement, each Party shall
 have the right to carry out audit and venfication procedures of the exporting Party, which may include:
 (a)        an assessment of all or part of the responsible authorities' total control programme, including, where
            appropriate, reviews of the inspection and audit programmes; and
 (b)        on the spot checks ;
 These procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex VI.
 Each Party shall also have the right to carry out frontier checks on consignments on importation, the results
 of which form part of the verification process.
                                                       S>
 ---pagebreak---    For the Community:
             the Community shall carry out the audit and verification procedures provided for in paragraph 1 ;
             the Member States shall earn- out the frontier checks provided for in paragraph 2.
   For New Zealand, the New Zealand authorities shall carry out the audit and verification procedures and frontier
   checks provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2.
   Upon the mutual consent of the Parties to this Agreement, either Party may:
   (a)       share the results and conclusions of its audit and verification procedures and frontier checks with
             countries that are not parties to this Agreement, or
   (b)       use the results and conclusions of the audit and verification procedures and frontier checks of
             countries that are not parties to this Agreement.
                                                    Article 11
                                     Frontier Checks and Inspection Fees
1. The frequencies of frontier checks, as referred to in Article 10, paragraph 2, on imported live animals and
   animal products shall be as set out in Annex VIII A. The Parties may amend the frequencies, within their
   responsibilities, as appropriate as a result of progress made in accordance with Annex V and Annex IX, or
   as à'result of other actions or consultations provided for in this Agreement.
2. The physical checks applied shall be based on the risk associated with such importations.
3. In the event that the checks reveal non-conformity with the relevant standards and/or requirements, the action
   taken by the importing Party should be based on an assessment of the risk involved. Wherever possible, the
   importer or his representative shall be given access to the consignment and the opportunity to contribute any
   relevant information to assist the importing Party in taking a final decision.
4. Inspection fees may be collected for the costs incurred in frontier checks. Provisions in relation to inspection
   fees are prescribed in Annex VIIIB.
                                                   Article 12
                                                   Notification
   The Parties shall notify each other of :
             significant changes in health status such as the presence and evolution of diseases in Annex III within
             24 hours;
             findings of epidemiological importance with respect to diseases which are not in Annex III or new
             diseases without delay;
             any additional measures beyond the basic requirements of their respective sanitary measures taken
             to control or eradicate animal disease or protect public health, and any changes in preventative
             policies, including vaccination policies.
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 ---pagebreak---           The notifications referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made in writing to the contact points-established in
          accordance with Article 15(4).
          In cases of serious and immediate concern with respect to public/animal health, oral notification shall be made
          to the contact points established in accordance with Article 15(4), and written confirmation should follow
          within 24 hours.
          Where either Party has serious concerns regarding a risk to animal or public health, consultations regarding
          the situation shall, on request, take place as soon as possible, and in any case within 14 days. Each Party shall
          endeavour in such situations to provide all the information necessary to avoid a disruption in trade, and to reach
          a mutually acceptable solution.
                                                           Article 13
                                                       Safeguard Clause
Without prejudice to Article 12, and in particular paragraph 4, either Party may, on serious public or animal health
grounds, take provisional measures necessary for the protection of public or animal health. These measures shall be
notified within 24 hours to the other Party and, on request, consultations regarding the situation shall be held within 14
days. The Parties shall take due account of any information provided through such consultations.
                                                           Article 14
The principles of this Agreement shall also be applied to address outstanding issues falling within its scope affecting
trade between the Parties in live animals and animal products as listed in Annex IX. Modifications shall be made to this
Annex and, as appropriate, the other Annexes, to take account of progress made and new issues identified.
                                                           Article 15
                          Information Exchange and Submission of Scientific Research and Data
1.        The Parties shall exchange information relevant to the implementation of this Agreement on a uniform and
          systematic basis, to provide assurance, engender mutual confidence and demonstrate the efficacy of the
          programmes controlled. Where appropriate, achievement of these objectives may be enhanced by exchanges
          of officials.
2.        The information exchange on changes in their respective sanitary measures, and other relevant information,
          shall include:
                     opportunity to consider proposals for changes in regulatory standards or requirements which may
                     affect this agreement in advance of their finalisation. Where either Party considers it necessary,
                     proposals may be dealt with in accordance with Article 16(3);
                     briefing on current developments affecting trade in live animals and animal products;
                     information on the results of the verification procedures provided for in Article 10.
3.        The Parties shall provide for the submission of scientific papers or data to the relevant scientific fora to
          substantiate their views/claims. Such evidence shall be evaluated by the relevant scientific fora in a timely
          manner, and the results of that examination shall be made available to both Parties.
4.        The contact points for this exchange of information are set out in Annex X.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                            Article 16
                                                Joint Management Committee
1.        A Joint Management Committee (hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee1) consisting of representatives of
          the Parties shall be established, which shall consider any matters relating to the Agreement and shall examine
          all matters which may arise in relation to its implementation. The Committee shall meet within one year of the
          entry into force of this Agreement, and at least annually thereafter. The Committee may also address issues out
          of session by correspondence.
2.        The Committee shall, at least once a year, review the Annexes to this Agreement, notably in the light of
          progress made under the consultations provided for under this Agreement. Modifications to the Annexes will
          be jointly determined.
3.        The Parties may agree to establish Technical Working Groups consisting of expert-level representatives of the
          Parties, which shall identify and address technical and scientific issues arising from this Agreement.
          When additional expertise is needed, the Parties may also establish ad hoc Technical or Scientific Working
          Groups, whose membership need not be restricted to representatives of the Parties.
                                                           Article 17
                                                    Territorial Application
The territorial application of this Agreement shall be as follows:
a)        the Cornmunit} : to the territories in which the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is
          applied and under the conditions laid down in that Treaty;
b)        New Zealand: to all territorial areas of New Zealand. However this Agreement shall not apply to Tokelau.
                                                          Article 18
                                                       Final Provisions
1.        This Agreement shall be approved by the Parties in accordance with their respective procedures.
          This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the date on which the Parties
          notify each other in writing that the procedures mentioned in the preceding sub-paragraph have been
          completed.
2.        Each Parry shall implement the commitments and obligations arising from this Agreement in accordance with
          its internal procedures.
3.        Either Party may at any time propose amendments to this Agreement. Any agreed amendments shall enter into
          force on the first day of the month following the date on which the Parties notify each other in writing that their
          respective internal procedures for the approval of amendments have been completed.
4.        Either Party may denounce this Agreement by giving at least 6 months' notice in writing. In such an event, the
          Agreement shall come to an end on the expiry of the period of notice.
5.        This Agreement shall be drawn up in two copies in the English language, each of these texts being equally
          authentic.
          For .Yew Zealand                                                       For the European
                                                                                   Community
                                                                s\Z
 ---pagebreak---            LIST OF ANNEXES
ANNEX      Live animals and products
ANNEX      Responsible Authorities
ANNEX  III Diseases for which régionalisation decisions can be taken
ANNEX  IV  Régionalisation and zoning
ANNEX V    Recognition of Sanitary Measures
ANNEX VI   Guidelines on procedures for conducting an audit
ANNEX VII  Certification
ANNEX VIII Frontier checks and Inspection Fees
ANNEX IX   Outstanding issues
ANNEX X    Contact points
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 ---pagebreak---                                               ANNEX I
                               LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Live animals and animal products:                  As defined by:
1.      Live Cattle and Pigs                       Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964
2.      Bovine Semen                               Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988
3.      Bovine Embryos                             Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989
4.      Live Horses                                Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990
5.      Pig Semen                                  Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990
6.      Poultry and Hatching Eggs                  Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990
7.      Live Aquaculture Animals and Aquaculture   Council Directive 91 /67/EEC of 28 January 1991
        Products
8.      Live Sheep and Goats                      Council Directive 91 /68/EEC of 28 January 1991
9.      Other Live Animals, Semen, Ova and        Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992
        Embryos From the Animal Species not
        referred to in points 1 - 8
10.     Fresh Meat                                Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964
11.     Fresh Poultry Meat                        Council Directive 71/118/EEC of 15 February 1971
12.     Meat Products                             Council Directive 77/99/EEC of 21 December 1976
13.     Minced Meat and Meat Preparations         Council Directive 94/65/EEC of 14 December 1994
14.     Egg Products                              Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989
15.     Live Bivalve Molluscs                     Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991
16.     Fisheries Products                        Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991
17.     Fanned Game Meat                          Council Directive 91 /495/EEC of 27 November 1991
18.     Wild Game Meat                            Council Directive 92/45/EEC of the 16 June 1992
                                                 ^
 ---pagebreak---  Live animals and animal products.                           As defined by:
 19.     Milk and Milk Products                              Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992.
 20.     Animal Waste                                        Council Directive 90/667/EEC of 27 November 1990
 21.     Animal Products not referred to in points 10 -      Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992
          20.
Note:   UnderNew Zealand legislation {Biosecurity Act( 1993) and the "saved provisions" of the Animals Act 1967}
        a list is prescribed of organisms that are prohibited entry onto New Zealand.
                                                              A    r
 ---pagebreak---                                                        ANNEX n
                                         RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES
PART A
New Zealand
       Control in sanitary issues and veterinary affairs is shared between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry
       of Health. In this respect the following applies:
                            In terms of exports to the Community the Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for health
                            certification attesting to the agreed veterinary standards and requirements ;
                            In terms of imports the Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for animal health quarantine
                            issues while the Ministry of Health is responsible for food safety standards and
                            requirements.
       In respect of this Agreement the Ministry of Agriculture shall act for the Ministry of Health.
PARTB
European Community
       Control is shared between the national services in the individual Member States and the European
       Commission. In this respect the following applies:
                            In terms of exports to New Zealand, the Member States are responsible for control of the
                            production circumstances and requirements, including statutory inspections and issuing
                            health certification attesting to the agreed standards and requirements.
                            The European Commission is responsible for overall co-ordination, inspections/audits of
                            inspection systems and the necessary legislative action to ensure uniform application of
                            standards and requirements within the Single European Market.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                ANNEX HI
                   DISEASES FOR WHICH REGIONALISATION DECISIONS CAN BE TAKEN
LEGAL BASIS
                Disease                           EC                                      NZ                       '
 Foot and Mouth Disease                    85/511, 64/432          Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Swine Vesicular Disease                   92/119, 64/432          Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Vesicular Stomatitis                      92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 African horse sickness                    90/426, 92/35           Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 African Swine fever                       64/432                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Bluetongue                                92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza         92/40, 90/539           Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Newcastle disease                         92/66; 90/539           Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Peste des petits ruminants                92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Rinderpest                                92/119,64/432           Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Classical swine fever                     80/217,64/432           Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia         64/432                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Sheep pox                                 92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Rift Valley fever                         92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Lumpy skin disease                        92/119                  Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Infectious haematopoietic necrosis        91/67                   Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 (IHN)*
 Spring viraemia of carp (SVC) *           91/67                   Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia            91 /67                   Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
 (VHS) *                                 J                       I
         *         New Zealand has concerns about the ability to régionalise these diseases and will assess information
                   and perform a risk assessment as to the technical basis for recognition by December 1997.
         Asterisks for SVD. ND, AI, CSF, have been removed by New Zealand although special trade conditions for
         these diseases may remain in the interim - refer annex V for specific details.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                           ANNEX IV
                                          REGIONALISATION AND ZONING
The Parties have jointly determined that the following forms the basis for régionalisation decisions for the diseases
listed in accordance with Annex III. Each Party will recognise régionalisation decisions taken in accordance with the
standard contained within this annex.
In assessing risk from a given proposed importation of animals or animal products, three sets of factors may be
considered :
    1.     Source risk factors
    2.     Commodity risk factors
    3.     Destination risk factors
 Source risk factors
 The primary determinant of the risk of importing disease is the status of the counuy of origin in respect of the disease
in question. However, declarations of disease freedom must be backed up by effective surveillance programmes.
 The over-riding consideration in this context, therefore, is the quality of the veterinary infrastructure. No other factors
can be assessed without full confidence in the veterinary administration. In particular, their ability to detect and control
 an outbreak of disease and to provide meaningful certification is crucial.
The ability to detect the presence of disease depends on the surveillance carried out. This surveillance can be active,
passive, or both.
Active surveillance implies definitive action intended to identify the presence of disease, such as systematic clinical
inspections, ante and post mortem examination, serology on farm or in abattoir, referral of pathological material for
laboratory diagnosis, sentinel animals.
Passive surveillance means that the disease must be compulsorily notifiable, and that there must be a sufficiently high
level of supervision of the animals in order to ensure that the disease will be observed quickly and reported as a suspect.
There must also be a mechanism for investigation and confirmation, and a high level of awareness of the disease and
its symptoms by farmers and vets.
Epidemio-surveillance may be augmented by voluntary and compulsory herd/flock health programmes, particularly those
which ensure a regular veterinary presence on the farm.
Other factors to be considered include :
   *       disease history
   *       vaccination histoiy
   *       controls on movements into the zone, out of the zone and within the zone
   *       animal identification and recording
   *       presence of disease in adjacent areas
   *       physical barriers between zones of differing status
   *       meteorological conditions
   *       use of buffer zones (with or without vaccination)
   *       presence of vectors and/or reservoirs
   *       active control and eradication programmes (where appropriate)
   *       ante and post mortem inspection system
On the basis of these factors, a zone may be defined.
The authority with the responsibility for implementing the zoning policy is in the best position to define and maintain
the zone. When there is a high level of confidence in that authority, the decisions it makes can be the basis for trade.
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 ---pagebreak--- The zones so defined may be assigned a risk category.
Possible categories are :
            low/negligible risk
            medium risk
            high risk
            unknown risk
Calculation of estimates of risk for eg. live animals may assist in this categorisation. Import conditions may then be
defined for each category, disease and commodity; individually or in groups.
Low/negligible risk implies that importation may take place based on a simple guarantee of origin.
Medium risk implies that some combination of certification and/or guarantees may be required before or after
importation.
High risk implies that importation will only take place under conditions which significantly reduce the risk, eg. by
additional guarantees, testing or treatment.
Unknown risk implies that imports will only take place if the commodity itself is of very low risk eg. hides, wool, or
under the conditions for "high risk" if the commodity factors warrant.
Commodity Risk Factors
These include :
  *          is the disease transmissible by the commodity ?
  *          could the agent be present in the commodity if derived from a healthy and/or clinically affected animal ?
  *          can the predisposing factor be reduced eg. by vaccination ?
  *          what is the likelihood that the commodity has been exposed to infection ?
  *          has the commodity been obtained in such a way as to reduce the risk eg. deboning ?
  *          has the commodity been subjected to a treatment which inactivates the agent ?
Appropriate tests and quarantine will reduce the risk.
Destination Risk Factors
  *          presence of susceptible animals
  *          presence of vectors
  *          possible vector-free period
  *          preventive measures such as waste food feeding and animal waste rendering rules
  *          intended use of product eg. petfood, human consumption only.
These factors are inherent in or are under the control of the importing countn', and some may therefore be modified to
facilitate trade. These may for example include restricted entry conditions eg. animals to be confined to a certain vector
free region until the incubation period has passed, or canalisation systems.
However, destination Risk Factors will also be taken into account by the infected country with respect to the risk
presented by movements from the infected part to the free part of its territory.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                                 ANNEX V
Glossary
Yes (1 )     Equivalence agreed - model health attestations to be used
Yes (2)     Equivalence agreed in principle - some specific issue(s) to be resolved - existing certification to be used until issue(s)
            resolved
Yes (3)     Equivalence in form of compliance with importing Party's requirements - existing certification to be used
(4)         Refer, Miscellaneous certification provisions
NE          Not evaluated - existing certification to be used in the interim
E           Still evaluating - under consideration - existing certification to be used in the interim
[I          Issues targeted for imminent resolution
No          Not equivalent and/or further evaluaton is required. Trade may occur if the importing Party meets the exporting Party's
            requirements
AI          Avian Influenza
BSE         Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
C           Celsius
CSF         Classical Swine Fever
EBL         Enzootic Bovine Leucosis
EC/NZ       European Community/New Zealand
Equiv       Equivalent
IBD         Infectious Bursal Disease
I BR         Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
IR          Ireland
ND          Newcastle Disease
None        No special conditions
Notified to WTO         NZ commented ( 31/10/95 & 2/11/96) on EC certification Decisions notified to the WTO
OIE         Office International des Epizooties
PM          Post Mortem
ScVC        Scientific Veterinary Committee
Stds        Standard
SVD         Swine Vesicular Disease
UHT         Ultra High Temperature
UK          United Kingdom
WTO         World Trade Organisation
                                                                      <?o
 ---pagebreak---       Commodity                                      EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions              Action
                      EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds        EC Stds
    Live Animals
    - Equidae      90/426/EEC       Biosecurity      No                                            NZ to establish        Biosecurity   90/426/EEC       Yes (3)  Coggins test                 EC to consider NZ
                   92/260/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                    generic conditions      Act 1993      92/260/EEC                                             status of El A by
                   93/195/EEC       22                                                            and review              pts IV, V,    93/195/EEC                                             7/96
                   93/196/EEC                                                                     requirements for        VI, VII, VIII  93/196/EEC
                   93/197/EEC                                                                     isolation and                         93/197/EEC
                   94/467/EEC                                                                     specified diseases                    94/467/EEC
                                                                                                  by 1/7/97
    - Cattle       64/432/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes (2)                                        NZ to establish        Biosecurity   72/462/EEC       Yes (3)   EBL requirements
                   72/462/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                    generic conditions      Act 1993      93/491/EEC                 I BR refer miscellaneous
                                    22                                                            and review              pts IV, V,                              certification provisions (4)
                                                                                                  requirements for        VI, VII, VIII
                                                                                                  isolation and
                                                                                                  specified diseases
r\                                                                 BSE refer miscellaneous
                                                                                                  by 6/97.
-I                                                                 certification provisions (4)   (4)
    - Sheep/goats  91/68/EEC        Biosecurity     No             Scrapie control                NZ/EC to discuss        Biosecurity   92/68/EEC        Yes (3)
                                   Act 1993 S                      programme applied post         respective scrapie     Act 1993
                                   22                              import                         control programmes      pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII
    - Deer         92/65/EEC        Biosecurity     Yes (2)                                       NZ to establish         Biosecurity   93/491 /EEC      Yes (3)                               EC to draw up
                                   Act 1993 S                                                     generic conditions     Act 1993                                                              conditions for
                                   22                                                             for EC imports by      pts IV, V,                                                            importation
                                                                                                  6/97                   VI, VII, VIII
   Annex V        a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                        EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                      Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions              Action
                   EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
Live Animals
- Swine          64/432/EEC       Biosecurity      NE             Not Evaluated                 Still to be             Biosecurity   72/462/EEC       Yes (3)  Aujeszky's refer
                 72/462/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                    addressed.             Act 1993       93/491/EEC                miscellaneous certification
                                  22                                                                                   pts IV, V.                               provisions (4)
                                                                 In the interim .ponding        EC to supply           VI, VII. VIII
                                                                 further information from       information on CSF
                                                                 the EC on CSF and              and elaborate new
                                                                 elaboration of further EC      standard on SVD.
                                                                 rules on SVD, NZ               NZ to assess
                                                                 reserves the right to          CSF/SVD within 3
                                                                 require serological testing.   months of receipt of
                                                                                                new information
- Dogs and cats  92/65/EEC        Biosecurity     No             Treatment for heart worm       EC to present data      Biosecurity   92/65/EEC        No        Rabies refer miscellaneous  EC to consider
                                 Act 1993 S                                                     on heartworm in EC     Act 1993                                 certification provisions (4) recognition of
                                 22                              Test/treatment for             NZ to review import    pts IV, V,                                                            rabies freedom
                                                                 leptospira                     conditions within 3    VI, VII. VIII                                                         status of NZ for
                                                                                                months                                                                                       trade purposes by
                                                                 Test treatment for                                                                                                          12/96
                                                                 hookworm
                                                                                                                                                                                             UK/IR to reassess
                                                                 WHO Protocol for Rabies                                                                                                     trade in pet animals
                                                                                                                                                                                             by 12/96
Annex V         a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---       Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                             Trade Conditions               Equiv            Special conditions           Action                     Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions      Action
                          EC Stds           NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds       EC Stds
     Live Poultry and Hatching Eggs
     Animal Health      90/539/EEC       Biosecurity      No            IBD Farm freedom for 30        NZ to carry out risk    Biosecurity   90/539/EEC       Yes (3)   Salmonella, refer
                        93/342/EEC       Act 1993 S                     days.                          assessment for          Act 1993      93/342/EEC                 miscellaneous certification
                                         22                                                            IBD, ND, AI&            pts IV, V,    Notified to                provisions (4)
                                                                         In the interim .pending risk  Salmonella              VI, VII, VIII WTO
                                                                        assessment for ND & AI,        enteriditis by 12/97
                                                                        NZ requires regional
                                                                        freedom for 30 days.
                                                                        No live vaccines
                                                                        Salmonella enteriditis -
                                                                        farm freedom.
(No
    Annex V            a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                       b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                       c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                      EC Exports to New Zealand,                                                                         New Zealand Exports to EC
                    Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions                 Action
                 EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
Semen
- Cattle       88/407/EEC      NZ Semen         Yes (2)        Test programme as per          NZ to consider          NZ Semen      88/407/EEC      Yes (3)   For centre approved for EC    Centres to be
                               standard                        NZ semen standard, plus        annual Q fever test    standard      94/577/EEC                 on the basis that all animals approved by
                                                               test for Q fever.              by 7/96                                                         are seronegative for IBR.     competent authority
                                                               BSE refer miscellaneous                                                                        IBR refer miscellaneous       of exporting party
                                                               certification provisions (4)   (4)                                                             certification provisions (4)  and notified to
                                                                                                                                                                                            importing party
- Sheep/Goats 92/65/EEC        Biosecurity      No             Scrapie control                NZ/EC to discuss       Biosecurity   92/65/EEC         NE        Not Evaluated                 Still to be
                               Act 1993 S                      programme applied post         respective scrapie     Act 1993                                                               addressed
                               22                              import                         control programmes     pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                     VI, VII, VIII
-Pigs         90/429/EEC       Biosecurity       NE             Not Evaluated                  Still to be            Biosecurity  90/429/EEC        NE        Not Evaluated                 Still to be
                               Act 1993 S                      CSF regional freedom. For      addressed              Act 1993      93/199/EEC                                               addressed
                               22                              SVD, from a centre where                              pts IV, V,
                                                              all pigs are derived from a                            VI, VII, VIII
                                                              free region or pigs from
                                                              diseased region where a
                                                               pre-entry and maintanence
                                                              tests are performed
Annex V       a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
              b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
              c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                        EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                      Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                    EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Semen
• Dogs           92/65/EEC        Biosecurity      NE            Not Evaluated                   Still to be            Biosecurity   92/65/EEC         NE       Not Evaluated          Still to be
                                 Act 1993 S                                                     addressed              Act 1993                                                        addressed
                                 22                                                                                    pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                       VI, VII, VIII
• Deer           92/65/EEC        Biosecurity     Yes (3)                                       NZ to establish         Biosecurity    92/65/EEC       No                              EC to establish
                                 Act 1993 S                                                     generic conditions     Act 1993                                                        health certificates
                                 22                                                             by 6/97                pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                       VI, VII, VIII
Equine Semen, Embryos and Ova
Animal Health    92/65/EEC       Biosecurity      No                                            NZ to establish        Biosecurity    92/65/EEC        Yes (3)
                95/307/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                     generic conditions     Act 1993       95/294/EEC
                 95/295/EEC      22                                                             for imports from EC    pts IV, V,     95/307/EEC
                                                                                                by 9/97                VI, VII, VIII   Notified to
                                                                                                                                      WTO
Annex V         a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                    EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                   Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions              Action
                 EC Stds        NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Embryos
Animal Health
- Cattle      89/556/EEC      NZ Embryo        Yes (2)        Test programme as per          NZ to consider         NZ Embryo      89/556/EEC      Yes (2)   For centre approved for the Centres to be
                              standard                        NZ embryo standard, plus       annual Q fever test    standard       92/471/EEC                EC only. Does not apply to  approved by
                                                             test for Q fever.               by 7/96.                                                        micro - manipulated         competent authority
                                                              BSE refer miscellaneous                                                                        embryos                     of exporting party
                                                              certification provisions (4)   (4)                                                                                         and notified to
                                                                                                                                                                                         importing party
- Sheep/Goats 92/65/EEC       Biosecurity      No             Scrapie control                NZ/EC to discuss       Biosecurity    92/65/EEC        No                                   EC to establish
                              Act 1993 S                      programme applied post         respective scrapie     Act 1993                                                             certificates
                              22                              import                         control programmes     pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                    VI, VII, VIII
Pigs          92/65/EEC       Biosecurity      NE              Not Evaluated.                                       Biosecurity    92/65/EEC        NE       Not Evaluated
                              Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993
                              22                                                                                    pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                    VI, Vil, Vlll
Deer          92/65/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes (3)                                       NZ to establish        Biosecurity    92/65/EEC        No                                    EC to establish
                              Act 1993 S                                                     generic conditions     Act 1993                                                             health certificates
                              22                                                             for imports from EC    pts IV, V,
                                                                                             by 6/97                VI, VII, VIII
Annex V       a)       Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
              b)       For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
              c)       For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---       Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                            Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions           Equiv        Special conditions              Action
                          EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds        EC Stds
    Fresh Meat: Includes unprocessed (fresh); Blood/Bones/fat for human consumption
    Animal Health
    - Ruminants        64/432/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)         Ovine livers to be frozen      EC to supply data      Biosecurity    72/462/EEC       Yes (3)
                       72/461 /EEC      Act 1993 S                     (hydatid cysts)                on Echinococcus        Act 1993       80/805/EEC
    - Equidae          72/462/EEC       22                                                            by 1/1/97              pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                             VI, VII, VIII
    -Pigs
    Public Health      64/433/EEC       Meal Act        Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meal Act       72/462/EEC       Yes(1)   Salmonella, refer              PM inspection;
                                        1981                                                                                 1981                                     miscellaneous certification   Gastric incision of
                                        Food Act                       BSE refer miscellaneous        (4)                                                             provisions (4)                lamb livers and
                                        1981                           certification provisions (4)                                                                                                 ovine genitalia. NZ
                                        Health Act                                                                                                                                                  to supply paper. EC
(Ni                                     1956                                                                                                                                                        to evaluate within 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                    months,
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (maximium).
                                                                                                                                                                                                    NZ has requested
                                                                                                                                                                      Prohibition in 72/462/EEC     consideration re
                                                                                                                                                                      article 20 to remain until EC restrictions/
                                                                                                                                                                      clarifies.                    prohibitions in
                                                                                                                                                                                                    72/462/EEC article
                                                                                                                                                                                                    20. EC to consider.
    Annex V            a)       Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                       b)       For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                       c)       For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---  Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                       Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                     Trade conditions         Equiv       Special conditions               Action
                    EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Fresh Poultry Meat
Animal Health     91/494/EEC       Biosecurity     No             Farm freedom from IBD,         NZ to carry out risk    Biosecurity    91/494/EEC     Yes (3)
                  94/438/EEC      Act 1993 S                      30 days.                       assessment for         Act 1993       93/342/EEC
                                  22                              No live vaccine used.          IBD, N D & A l b y     pts IV, V,     94/984/EEC
                                                                  No co - minglement - IBD       12/97                  VI, VII, VIII
                                                                  cross contamination.
                                                                  ND & Al regional freedom.
Public Health     71/118/EEC       Food Act        Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       71/118/EEC       NE        Not Evaluated              Still to be
                                   1981                                                                                  1981                                                                addressed.
                                   Health Act                                                                                                                    Salmonella, refer
                                   1956                                                                                                                          miscellaneous certification
                                                                                                                                                                 provisions (4)
Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                 b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                 c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                        EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                      Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions             Action
                    EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Meat Products
Animal Health                                     Yes(1)          For animals derived from                                                             Yes (3)
Fresh meat:                                                      areas not subject to
- Red meat       64/432/EEC       Biosecurity                    régionalisation restrictions.                          Biosecurity   72/462/EEC
(ruminants/      72/461/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       91/449/EEC
horses)          80/215/EEC       22                                                                                    pts IV, V,
-Pigs            72/462/EEC                                                                                             VI, VII, VIII
                                                  Yes(2)         For animals derived from                                                               NE       Farmed and wild game
                 91/495/EEC
                                                                 areas subject to disease                                                                        (pigs/deer) are not
Farmed game                                                                                                                           91/495/EEC
                                                                 restrictions                                                                                    evaluated
-Pigs                                                                                                                                  (Notified to
- Deer                                                                                                                                WTO)
                                                                 70 degrees C for 25
                                                                 minutes or equivalent.
Fresh meat       92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes (2)        70 degrees C /50 min, 80       EC to provide           Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       Yes (3)                               EC to clarify
- Poultry        80/215/EEC      Act 1993 S                      degrees C /9 mins or 100       scientific basis for   Act 1993                                                              specific import
                 72/462/EEC      22                              degrees C /1 min or            70 degree core         pts IV, V,                                                            conditions for
                 94/438/EEC                                      equivalent                     temperature.NZ to      VI, VII, VIII  92/45/EEC                                              poultry meat
Farmed and wild  92/45/EEC                                                                      assess within 3                       91/495/EEC        NE       Feathered Farmed and wild   products by 7/96
game             91/495/EEC                                                                     months of receipt of                  (Notified to               game are Not evaluated
- Feathered                                                                                     information.                          WTO)
Wild game                        Biosecurity      Yes (2)        70 degrees C for 25                                    Biosecurity                     NE        Not Evaluated
-Pigs            92/45/EEC       Act 1993 S                      minutes or equivalent.                                Act 1993       92/45/EEC
-Deer                            22                                                                                    pts IV, V,      Notified to
                                                                                                                       VI, VII, VIII  WTO
Public Health    77/99/EEC       Meat Act &       Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       77/99/EEC        Yes (2)                               NZ to provide
                                 Food Act                        BSE refer miscellaneous                               1981           92/118/EEC                                             information on
                                 1981                           certification provisions (4)    (4)                                                                                          process approvals.
                                 Health Act                                                                                                                                                  EC to consider by
                                 1956                                                                                                                                                        1/7/96
                                                                                                                                                                                           '      1             d
Annex V         a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                        EC Exports to New Zealand.                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions            Action                     Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions         Action
                     EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
   Farmed Game Meat
  Animal Health                                                                                                                                                                          [EC to clarify status
                                                                                                                                                                                         of Possum meat
   -Deer           72/461/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)                                                                Biosecurity    92/118EEC       Yes (3)                         imports]
                   92/118EEC       Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       91/495/EEC                                       Commission to
  -Pigs            91/495/EEC       22                                                                                    pts IV, V,     Notified to                                     clarify the need for
                   64/432/EEC                                                                                             VI, VII, VIII WTO                                              regular vet
                                                                                                                                                                                         inspections
                                                                                                                                                                                         (Horizontal issue).
  - Rabbit         91/495/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes (2)        Rabbit and hare carcases       NZ to re-examine        Biosecurity    92/118EEC       Yes (3)                         EC to specify
0                  92/118EEC       Act 1993 S
                                    22
                                                                   not to contain offal           1/9/96.                Act 1993
                                                                                                                          pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                                        91/495/EEC
                                                                                                                                         Notified to
                                                                                                                                                                                         import conditions -
                                                                                                                                                                                         certificates for Pigs
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII  WTO
  - Feathered      92/118EEC        Biosecurity     No             Farm freedom from IBD,         NZ to carry out risk    Biosecurity   92/118EEC        Yes (3)
                   91/494/EEC      Act 1993 S                      30 days.                       assessment for         Act 1993       91/494/EEC
                                    22                             No live vaccine used.          IBD, ND& AI by         pts IV, V,
                                                                   No co - minglement - IBD       12/97                  VI. VII, VIII
                                                                   cross contamination
                                                                   ND & AI regional freedom
  Public Health    91/495/EEC      Meat Act         Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       91/495/EEC       Yes(1)                          NZ has submitted a
                                    1981                                                                                  1981                                                           paper re separation
                                   Food Act                                                                                                                                              of Farmed
                                    1981                                                                                                                                                 gameAA/ild game.
                                   Health Act                                                                                                                                            EC to consider.
                                   1956
  Annex V         a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                       EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                     Trade Conditions              Equiv             Special conditions            Action                   Trade conditions           Equiv       Special conditions             Action
                  EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
Wild Game Meat
Animal Health
                92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes(1)                                                               Biosecurity   92/45/EEC        Yes (3)                              [EC to clarify status
- Deer                          Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993      Notified to                                           of Possum meat
                                22                                                                                    pts IV, V,    WTO                                                   imports]
                                                                                                                      VI, VII, VIII
- Rabbit        92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes (2)        Rabbit and hare carcases       NZ to re-examine       Biosecurity   92/45/EEC        Yes (3)
                                Act 1993 S                      not to contain offal           by 1/9/96.             Act 1993       Notified to
                                22                                                                                    pts IV, V,    WTO
                                                                                                                      VI, VII, VIII
-Pigs           92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes(1)         For those Member States        For Yes (2); EC to     Biosecurity   92/45/EEC        Yes (3)                              EC to specify
                                Act 1993 S                      not subject to a               supply information     Act 1993       Notified to                                          import conditions -
                                22                              régionalisation decision       on CSF.                pts IV, V,    WTO                                                   certificates
                                                                concerning CSF.                NZ to assess CSF       VI, VII, VIII
                                                                                               within 3 months of
                                                 Yes (2)        Member State freedom           receipt of new
                                                                from CSF for 30 days           information
- Feathered    92/45/EEC        Biosecurity      E              Still evaluating               NZ to perform risk     Biosecurity   92/45/EEC         Yes (3)
                                Act 1993 S                                                     assessment by          Act 1993       Notified to
                                22                                                             12/97                  pts IV, V,    WTO
                                                                                                                      VI, VII, VIII
Public Health  92/45/EEC        Meat Act         Yes(1)         Pentagonal stamp                                      Meat Act      92/45/EEC        Yes(1)     (Pentagonal stamp is also NZ has presented
                                1981                                                                                  1981                                      NZ requirement)           a case for Batch
                                Food Act                                                                                                                                                  PM inspection of
                                1981                                                                                                                                                      rabbits. EC to
                                Health Act                                                                                                                                                consider.
                                1956
Annex V        a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
               b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
               c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand '                                                                         New Zealand Exports to EC
                         Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                     Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions         Action
                      EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Fisheries Products for human consumption
Animal Health
                                                                                                                                                                                          EC to clarify
- Marine (Finfish)  91/67/EEC        Biosecurity     Yes(1)         For products                                           Biosecurity                    No                              certification
- NB excludes                       Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993                                                        requirements, none
salmonid                            22                                                                                    pts IV, V,                                                      are prescribed at
                                                                                                                          VI, VII, VIII                                                   this stage.
-Bivalve molluscs   91/67/EEC        Biosecurity     Yes(1)         For products                                           Biosecurity    95/352/EEC      Yes (3)
&crustaceans                        Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993
                                    22                              Excludes Live.                                        pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                          VI. VII. VIII
-Salmonids          91/67/EEC        Biosecurity     No             For products                   NZ to present risk      Biosecurity                    No                              EC to clarify
                                    Act 1993 S                                                     assessment by          Act 1993                                                        certification
                                    22                                                             12/97                  pts IV, V,                                                      requirements
                                                                                                                          VI, VII, VIII
Annex V            a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---      Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                            Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions           Equiv      Special conditions       Action
                          EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds        EC Stds
    Fisheries Products for human consumption
    Public Health
                                                                                                                             Meat Act      91/493/EEC       Yes(1)                          Unloading
    Fish/fisheries     91/493/EEC      Food Act         Yes(1)                                                               1981                                                           inspection. NZ has
    products                           1981                                                                                                                                                 provided an
                                       Health Act                                                                                                                                           explanation of
                                       1956                                                                                                                                                 system.
    Bivalve molluscs   91/492/EEC      Food Act         Yes(1)                                                               Meat Act       91/492/EEC       Yes(2)                         (2) Flesh vs water
    forHC              91/493/EEC      1981                                                                                   1981          91/493/EEC                                      testing, EC to report
                                       Health Act                                                                                                                                           on ScVC evaluation
                                        1956                                                                                                                                                by 1/7/96
(A/ Aquaculture        91/493/EEC      Food Act         Yes(1)                                                               Meat Act       91/493/EEC       Yes(1)                         Unloading
    products                           1981                                                                                   1981                                                          inspection. NZ has
lA)                                    Health Act                                                                                                                                           provided an
                                       1956                                                                                                                                                 explanation of
                                                                                                                                                                                            system.
    Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                      b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                      c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---      Commodity                                             EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                              Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions         Action
                           EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds      EC Stds
    Live Fish/shellfish and gametes
    Animal Health        91/67/EEC                        NE             Not Evaluated                                                                         NE       Not Evaluated         EC to clarify
                                                                                                                                                                                              certification
                                                                                                                                                                                              requirements
    Public Health
                                                                         None                                                                                           None
v/J
    Annex V             a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                        b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                        c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---        Commodity                                             EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                               Trade Conditions               Equiv            Special conditions            Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions          Action
                             EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds      EC Stds
     Milk and Milk products for human consumption
     Animal Health
     - Cattlle including  64/432/EEC       Biosecurity      [Yes (2)]                                     EC to provide data      Biosecurity  92/46/EEC        Yes (2)                          EC to consider
       Buffalo            92/46/EEC        Act 1993 S                                                    on OIE heat             Act 1993      95/343/EC                                         modification of
     - Sheep                               22                                                            treatment               pts IV, V,                                                      certificate Chp 1 a) i
     - Goats                                                                                              recommendations        VI, VII, VIII                                                   and b) i)
                                                                                                          by 3/96
                                                                                                          EC to provide data
                                                                                                         on risks of matured
                                                                                                         cheese by 1/6/96
    Public Health                                                                                                                                                                                NZ has requested
    - Pasteurised         92/46/EEC        Food Act        Yes(1)                                                                Dairy         92/46/EEC        Yes(1)                           consideration for
                                           1981                                                                                  Industry Act                                                    colostrum and
I/*                                        Health Act
                                           1956
                                                                                                                                 1952. Food
                                                                                                                                Act 1981
                                                                                                                                                                                                 derivatives. EC to
                                                                                                                                                                                                 clarify.
    - Not pasteurised     92/46/EEC        Food Act          E            Still evaluating               NZ to consider          Dairy         92/46/EEC        E         Still evaluating       NZ has requested
      (thermised only)                     1981                                                          thermised process       Industry Act                                                    consideration for
                                           Health Act                                                    for use in              1952. Food                                                      colostrum and
    ie62C                                  1956                                                          manufacture of         Act 1981                                                         derivatives. EC to
                                                                                                         cheeses                                                                                 clarify.
    Annex V              a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                         b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                         c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv         Special conditions         Action
                       EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Milk and Milk products for human consumption
Public Health
- Raw Milk          92/46/EEC        Food Art                        Still evaluating                EC to present a       Dairy         92/46/EEC                  Still evaluating        NZ has requested
                                     1981 *                                                         paper for              Industry Act                                                     consideration for
                                     Health Act                                                     consideration by       1952. Food                                                       colostrum and
                                     1956                                                           1/5/96                 Act 1981                                                         derivatives. EC to
                                                                                                                                                                                            clarify
Milk and Milk products Not for human consumption
Animal Health
- Cattlle including 92/118/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes (2)                                       EC to provide data     Biosecurity    92/118/EEC      Yes (2)                           EC to clarify who
  Buffalo           64/432/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                     on OIE heat            Act 1993       95/341/EC                                         can sign certificate
- Sheep                              22                                                             treatment              pts IV, V,                                                       - immediate
- Goats                                                                                             recommendations        VI, VII, VIII
All pasteurised or                                                                                  by 3/96
UHT or Sterilised
- Unpasteurised      92/118/EEC                       E              Still evaluating                                      Biosecurity    92/118/EC        E        Still evaluating        EC to clariify legal
colostrum for                                                                                                              Act 1993                                                         coverage for this
pharmaceutical                                                                                                             pts IV, V,                                                       product 1/6/96
use                                                                                                                        VI, VII, VIII
Public Health                                                        None                                                                                           None
Annex V             a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                       Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions               Action                  Trade conditions          Equiv         Special conditions              Action
                    EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Minced meat/ Meat Preparations derived from Fresh meat - 72/462/EEC
Animal Health
- Ruminants       64/432/EEC      Biosecurity       Yes(1)                                                              Biosecurity    72/462/EEC      Yes (3)
                  72/461/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       80/805/EEC
- Equidae         72/462/EEC      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,     Notified to
                                                                                                                        VI, VII, VIII  the WTO.
- Pigs
Public Health     94/65/EEC       Meat Act          Yes(1)        Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       94/65/EEC       Yes[1 ]   [1 ] relates to fresh meat PM [1] PM inspection;
                                  1981                                                                                  1981                                     issues, Otherwise Yes (1).    Gastric incision of
                                  Food Act                        BSE refer miscellaneous                                                                                                      lamb livers and
                                  1981                            certification provisions (4)    (4)                                                                                          ovine genitalia. NZ
                                  Health Act                                                                                                                                                   to supply paper. EC
                                  1956                                                                                                                                                         to evaluate within 3
                                                                                                                                                                                               months
                                                                                                                                                                                               (maximium).
                                                                                                                                                                 Frozen Only
                                                                                                                                                                                               NZ has submitted
                                                                                                                                                                                               alternative. EC to
                                                                                                                                                                                               consider by 1/7/96.
                                                                                                                                                                                               [NZ requests EC to
                                                                                                                                                                                               produce
                                                                                                                                                                                               harmonised
                                                                                                                                                                                               conditions for NZ
                                                                                                                                                                                               exports]
Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                 b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                 c)        For definitions' of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions Action
                       EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds        EC Stds
   Minced meat/ Meat Preparations derived from Fresh Poultry meat
   Animal Health     91/494/EEC      Biosecurity      No             Farm freedom from IBD,         NZ to carry out risk   Biosecurity   91/494/EEC       Yes (3)
                     94/438/EEC      Act 1993 S                      30 days.                       assessment for         Act 1993       93/342/EEC
                                     22                              No live vaccine used.          IBD, N D & A l b y     pts IV, V,     94/984/EEC
                                                                     No co - minglement - IBD       12/97                  VI, VII, VIII  Notified to
                                                                     cross contamination.                                                 WTO.
                                                                     ND & AI regional freedom.
   Public Health     92/65/EEC        Food Act        Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       92/65/EEC        NE       Not Evaluated
                                      1981                                                                                 1981
                                     Health Act
                                      1956
                                     Meat Act
                                      1981
0$
   Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions            Action                     Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                      EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
 Minced meat/ Meat Preparations derived from Farmed game meat
 Animal Health
 - Deer            72/461/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)                                                                Biosecurity   92/118EEC        Yes (3)
                   92/118EEC       Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       91 /495/EEC
                   91/495/EEC       22                                                                                   pts IV, V,      Notified to
                   64/432/EEC                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII  WTO
-Pigs
- Rabbit           92/118EEC        Biosecurity     Yes (2)        Rabbit and hare carcases       NZ to re-examine        Biosecurity    92/118EEC       Yes (3)
                   91/495/EEC      Act 1993 S                      not to contain offal.          by 1/5/96              Act 1993       91/495/EEC
                                   22                                                                                    pts IV, V,      Notified to
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII  WTO
- Feathered        92/118EEC        Biosecurity     No             Farm freedom from IBD,         NZ to carry out risk    Biosecurity   92/118EEC        Yes (3)
                   91/494/EEC      Act 1993 S                      30 days.                       assessment for         Act 1993       91/494/EEC
                                   22                              No live vaccine used.          IBD, N D & A l b y     pts IV, V,      Notified to
                                                                   No co - minglement - IBD       12/97                  VI, VII, VIII  WTO
                                                                   cross contamination
                                                                   ND & AI regional freedom
Public Health      94/65/EEC       Meat Act         Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       94/65/EEC        Yes(1)    Frozen Only           NZ has submitted
                                   1981                                                                                   1981                                                           alternative. EC to
                                   Food Act                                                                                                                                              consider by 1/7/96.
                                   1981                                                                                                                                                  [NZ requests EC to
                                   Health Act                                                                                                                                            produce harmonised
                                   1956                                                                                                                                                  conditions for NZ
                                                                                                                                                                                         exports]
                                                                                                                                                                                         For mince meat: NZ
                                                                                                                                                                                         has requested
                                                                                                                                                                                         inclusion of cervine
                                                                                                                                                                                         EC to consider.
Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                         Trade Conditions              Equiv             Special conditions            Action                   Trade conditions           Equiv       Special conditions Action
                      EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
  Minced meat/ Meat Preparations derived from Wild game meat
  Animal Health     92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes(1)
                                    Act 1993 S                                                                            Biosecurity    92/45/EEC        Yes (3)
  - Deer            Deer            22                                                                                    Act 1993       Notified to
                                                                                                                          pts IV. V,    WTO
                                                                                                                          VI, VII, VIII
                    92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes (2)        Rabbit and hare carcases       NZ to re-examine
  - Rabbit                          Act 1993 S                      not to contain offal           by 1/5/96
                    Rabbit          22
  -Pigs             92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes(1)         For those Member States        EC to supply           Biosecurity   92/45/EEC        Yes (3)
                                    Act 1993 S                      free of CSF.                   information on CSF.    Act 1993       Notified to
                                    22                                                             NZ to assess CSF       pts IV, V,    WTO
                                                                                                   within 3 months of     VI, VII, VIII
0                                                    Yes (2)        Member State freedom
                                                                    from CSF for 30 days
                                                                                                   receipt of new
                                                                                                   information
  - Feathered       92/45/EEC       Biosecurity      E              Still evaluating               NZ to carry out risk   Biosecurity   92/45/EEC         Yes (3)
                                    Act 1993 S                                                     assessment for         Act 1993       Notified to
                                    22                                                             IBD, ND & AI by        pts IV, V,    WTO
                                                                                                   12/97                  VI, VII. VIII
  Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                      EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
 Minced meat/ Meat Preparations derived from Wild game meat
 Public Health     94/65/EEC        Meat Act        Yes(1)         Pentagonal stamp                                      Meat Act       94/65/EEC        Yes(1)    Frozen Only           NZ has submitted
                                    1981                                                                                 1981                                                            alternative. EC to
                                    Food Act                                                                                                                                             consider by 1/7/96.
                                    1981                                                                                                                                                 [NZ requests EC to
                                    Health Act                                                                                                                                           produce
                                    1956                                                                                                                                                 harmonised
                                                                                                                                                                                         conditions for NZ
                                                                                                                                                                                         exports].
                                                                                                                                                                                         For mince meat: NZ
                                                                                                                                                                                         has requested
                                                                                                                                                                                         inclusion of cervine
                                                                                                                                                                                         EC to consider.
Animal Casings for human consumption
Animal Health
- Cattle           92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Biosecurity    92/118/EEC       Yes (3)                         EC to review need
- Sheep            64/432/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       94/187/EEC                                       for salting of New
- Goats            72/461/EEC      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,                                                      Zealand casings by
-Pigs              72/462/EEC                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII                                                   1/7/96
Public Health      77/99/EEC       Meat Act &       Yes(1)         BSE refer miscellaneous                               Meat Act       77/99/EEC        Yes(1)                          EC to review draft
                                   Food Act                        certification provisions (4)   (4)                     1981          Certs notified                                   rules
                                   1981                                                                                                 to WTO
                                   Health Act
                                   1956
Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---      Commodity                                        EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                        EC Stds        NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
   Animal Casings not for human consumption
   Animal Health
   - Cattle          92/118/EEC      Biosecurity      Yes (2)        Restrictions with respect      NZ to re-examine.      Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       Yes (3)                         EC to review need
   - Sheep           64/432/EEC      Act 1993 S                     to scrapie                                             Act 1993      94/187/EEC                                       for salting of New
   - Goats           72/461/EEC      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,                                                     Zealand casings by
   -Pigs             72/462/EEC                                      Oval stamp                                            VI, VII, VIII                                                  1/7/96
                                                                     BSE refer miscellaneous
                                                                     certification provisions (4)   (4)
   Public Health                                                      None                                                                                          None
A,
   Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                           Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions            Action                    Trade conditions           Equiv      Special conditions        Action
                        EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
  Hides and skins
  Animal Health
                                                                                                                                                                                           EC to clarify need
  - Cattle            92/118/EEC      Biosecurity      Yes(1)                   '                                           Biosecurity    92/118/EEC      Yes (2)                         for treatment for
  - Sheep             72/461/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       Notified to                                     New Zealand
  - Goats             72/462/EEC      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,    WTO                                              casualty hides and
  -Pigs               64/432/EEC                                                                                      -     VI, VII, VIII                                                  skins by 1/7/96.
                                                                                                                                                                                           EC to define
                                                                                                                                                                                           competent authority
  - Possum                                                                                                                                 None                                            EC to clarify rules
                                                                                                                                                                                           by 1/7/96
  Public Health                                        E              Still evaluating               NZ to perform risk                                              None
                                                                                                     assessment by
                                                                                                     1/3/97-Anthrax
U Wool and fibre/hair
  Animal Health       92/118/EEC      Biosecurity      No             Interim: scoured wool only     NZ to perform risk     Biosecurity    92/118/EEC       Yes (3)                        EC to clarify
                                      Act 1993 S                                                     assessment by          Act 1993                                                       species by 1/7/96
                                      22                                                             1/3/97                 pts IV, V,
                                                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII
  Public Health                                                        None                                                                                          None
  Annex V            a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                     b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                     c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---      Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                           Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                        EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
    Petfood   (Processed
    Animal Health                                      Yes(1)         BSE refer miscellaneous                                                                                               [EC to clarify
                                                                      certification provisions (4)   (4)                                                                                    qualification of
     Low risk         92/118/EEC       Biosecurity                                                                           Biosecurity    92/118/EEC      [Yes                            material of high and
                      90/667/EEC       Act 199? S                     Product to be derived from                            Act 1993        94/309/EEC      (3)]                            low risk]
                                       22                             Fresh meat, Farmed and                                 pts IV, V,                                                     EC to consider
                                                                      wild game with Yes (1 ) for                           VI, VII, VIII                                                   import rules of raw
                                                                      animal health indicated                                                                                               petfood for
                                                                      previously. No co-                                                                                                    immediate
                                                                      minglement.                                                                                                           consumption by
                                                                                                                                                                                            12/96.
                                                       Yes(2)         BSE refer miscellaneous
                                                                      certification provisions (4).  (4)                                                                                    EC to consider
                                                                      All Fresh poultry meat &                                                                                              amendment of 90
x:                                                                    Feathered Farmed and
                                                                      wild game - 70 degrees C
                                                                                                     EC to provide
                                                                                                     scientific basis for
                                                                                                                                                                                            degree heat
                                                                                                                                                                                            treatment by 1/1/97
                                                                      /50 min, 80 degrees C /9       70 degree core
                                                                      mins or 100 degrees C /1       temperature. NZ to
                                                                      min or equivalent              assess within 3
                                                                      From a restricted region       months of receipt of
                                                                      Fresh meat: (Red meat          information.
                                                                      (ruminants/ horses /pigs)
                                                                      and Farmed game (Pigs/
                                                                      Deer) and wild game pig
                                                                      meat from Member states
                                                                      with CSF within the last 30
                                                                      days - 70 degrees C for 25
                                                                      minutes or equivalent.
   Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                     b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                     c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                       EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
 Petfood     (Processed )
 - High risk         92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)         BSE refer miscellaneous                                Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       [Yes                            EC to consider NZ
                     90/667/EEC      Act 1993 S                      certification provisions (4)   (4)                    Act 1993       94/309/EEC       (3)]                            alternative heat
                                      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,                                                     treatment methods
                                                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII                                                  by 10/96.
 Public Health                                                        None                                                                                           None
                                                                                                                    -
Annex V             a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                          New Zealand Exports to EC
                       Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions           Action
                    EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
Bones and bone products for human consumption - Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC.
Animal Health                                                      For animals derived from                                                            Yes (3)
Fresh meat:                                        Yes(1)         areas not subject to
- Red meat       64/432/EEC       Biosecurity                     régionalisation restrictions.                         Biosecurity   72/462/EEC
(ruminants/       72/461/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       91/449/EEC
horses)          80/215/EEC       22                                                                                    pts IV, V.
- Pigs            72/462/EEC                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII
                  91/495/EEC                       Yes(2)          For animals derived from                                                             NE       Farmed and wild game
                                                                  areas subject to disease                                                                       (pigs/deer) are Not
Farmed game                                                                                                                            91/495/EEC
                                                                  restrictions                                                                                   Evaluated.
-Pigs                                                                                                                                  (Notified to
- Deer                                                                                                                                WTO)
                                                                  70 degrees C for 25
                                                                  minutes or equivalent.
Fresh meat       92/118/EEC       Biosecurity      Yes(2)         70 degrees C /50 min, 80       EC to provide          Biosecurity    92/118/EEC       Yes(3)                             EC to clarify
- Poultry        80/215/EEC       Act 1993 S                      degrees C /9 mins or 100       scientific basis for   Act 1993                                                           specific import
                 72/462/EEC       22                              degrees C /1 min or            70 degree core         pts IV, V,                                                         conditions for
                 94/438/EEC                                       equivalent                     temperature. NZ to     VI, VII, VIII  92/45/EEC                                           poultry meat
Farmed and wild  92/45/EEC                                                                       assess within 3                       91/495/EEC       NE       Feathered Farmed and wild products by 7/96
game             91/495/EEC                                                                      months of receipt of                  (Notified to              game are Not Evaluated
- Feathered                                                                                      information.                          WTO)
Wild game                         Biosecurity      Yes (2)        70 degrees C for 25                                   Biosecurity    92/45/EEC        NE        Not Evaluated
-Pigs            92/45/EEC        Act 1993 S                      minutes or equiva lent.                               Act 1993       Notified to
- Deer                            22                                                                                    pts IV, V,     WTO
                                                                                                                        VI, VII, VIII
Public Health    77/99/EEC        Meat Act &       Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       77/99/EEC                                           NZ to provide
                 92/118/EEC       Food Act                        BSE refer miscellaneous                               1981           92/118/EEC       Yes (2)                            information on
                                  1981                           certification provisions (4)    (4)                                                                                       process approvals.
                                  Health Act                                                                                                                                               EC to consider by
                                  1956                                                                                                                                                     1/7/96             |
Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                 b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                 c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions               Equiv          Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                      EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
 Processed Bones and bone products not for human consumption;
 (Rendered bones for animal meals refer Processed Proteins for animal feedingstuffs).
 Animal Health                                       NE             Not evaluated                 Still to be                                            NE        Not evaluated         Still to be
                                                                                                  addressed.                                                                             addressed.
                                                                   BSE refer miscellaneous
                                                                   certification provisions (4)   (4)
 Public Health                                                      None
Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions          Action
                      EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
 Processed animal protein for human consumption ie Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC.
 Animal Health                                                     For animals derived from                                                              Yes (3)
 Fresh meat:                                        Yes(1)         areas not subject to
 - Red meat        64/432/EEC       Biosecurity                    régionalisation restrictions.                          Biosecurity   72/462/EEC
 (ruminants/       72/461/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                                           Act 1993       91/449/EEC
 horses)           80/215/EEC       22                                                                                    pts IV, V,
-Pigs              72/462/EEC                                                                                             VI, VII, VIII
                                                    Yes(2)         For animals derived from                                                               NE       Farmed and wild game
                   91/495/EEC
                                                                   areas subject to disease                                                                        (pigs/deer) are Not
 Farmed game                                                                                                                            91/495/EEC
                                                                   restrictions                                                                                    Evaluated
-Pigs                                                                                                                                   (Notified to
- Deer                                                                                                                                  WTO)
                                                                   70 degrees C for 25
                                                                   minutes or equivalent.
 Fresh meat        92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes (2)        70 degrees C /50 min, 80       EC to provide           Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       Yes (3)                             EC to clarify
 - Poultry         80/215/EEC       Act 1993 S                     degrees C /9 mins or 100       scientific basis for   Act 1993                                                            specific import
                   72/462/EEC      22                              degrees C /1 min or            70 degree core         pts IV, V,                                                          conditions for
                   94/438/EEC                                      equivalent                     temperature. NZ to     VI, VII, VIII  92/45/EEC                                            poultry meat
 Farmed and wild   92/45/EEC                                                                      assess within 3                       91/495/EEC       NE        Feathered Farmed and wild products by 7/96
game               91/495/EEC                                                                     months of receipt of                  (Notified to               game are Not Evaluated
- Feathered                                                                                       information.                          WTO)
Wild game                           Biosecurity     Yes (2)        70 degrees C for 25                                    Biosecurity                    NE         Not Evaluated
-Pigs              92/45/EEC       Act 1993 S                      minutes or equivalent.                                Act 1993       92/45/EEC
- Deer                             22                                                                                    pts IV, V,     Notified to
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII  WTO
Public Health     77/99/EEC        Meat Act &       Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act       77/99/EEC                                            NZ to provide
                  92/118/EEC       Food Act                        BSE refer miscellaneous                                1981          92/118/EEC                                           information on
                                   1981                            certification provisions (4)   (4)                                                    Yes(2)                              process approvals.
                                   Health Act                                                                                                                                                EC to consider by
                                   1956                                                                                                                                                      1/7/96
Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions             Action
                      EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
 Processed (rendered) animal protein for feedingstuffs
 Animal Health
 - Ruminants       92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     No             Prohibited entry into NZ       NZ to review time      Biosecurity    90/667/EEC       [Yes      EC do not accept ruminant EC to consider NZ
                   94/382/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                     /temp requirement      Act 1993       92/118/EEC       (3)]      protein being feed to     alternative heat
                   90/667/EEC      22                                                             by 1/9/96              pts IV, V,      92/562/EEC                ruminants                 treatment methods
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII  94/382/EEC                                           by 10/96 and BSE
                                                                                                                                                                                             Freedom
 - Non Ruminants   92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)                                                               Biosecurity     92/118/EEC      [Yes                                EC to consider NZ
                   90/667/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993        90/667/EEC      (3)]                                alternative heat
                                   22                                                                                    pts IV, V,                                                          treatment methods
                                                                                                                         VI, VII, VIII                                                       by 10/96
 Public Health                                                     None                                                                                            None
 Serum from Equidae
1——            ———
 Animal Health                                       NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                            NE        Not evaluated             Still to be
                                                                                                  addressed.                                                                                 addressed.
 Public Health                                                     None                                                                                            None
 Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)       For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                       Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions           Action
                     EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Blood and Blood products for human consumption ie Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC.
Animal Health                                                      For animals derived from                                                             Yes (3)
 Fresh meat:                                       Yes(1)         areas not subject to
- Red meat        64/432/EEC       Biosecurity                    régionalisation restrictions.                          Biosecurity   72/462/EEC
(ruminants/       72/461/EEC      Act 1993 S                                                                            Act 1993       91/449/EEC
horses)           80/215/EEC      22                                                                                    pts IV, V,
-Pigs             72/462/EEC                                                                                            VI, VII, VIII
                                                   Yes(2)          For animals derived from                                                              NE       Farmed and wild game
                  91/495/EEC
                                                                  areas subject to disease                                                                        (pigs/deer)are Not
Farmed game                                                                                                                            91/495/EEC
                                                                  restrictions                                                                                    Evaluated
-Pigs                                                                                                                                   (Notified to
- Deer                                                                                                                                 WTO)
                                                                  70 degrees C for 25
                                                                  minutes or equivalent.
Fresh meat        92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes (2)        70 degrees C /50 min, 80       EC to provide           Biosecurity    92/118/EEC      Yes (3)                             EC to clarify
- Poultry         80/215/EEC      Act 1993 S                      degrees C /9 mins or 100       scientific basis for   Act 1993                                                            specific import
                  72/462/EEC      22                              degrees C /1 min or            70 degree core         pts IV, V,                                                          conditions for
                  94/438/EEC                                      equivalent                     temperature. NZ to     VI, VII, VIII   92/45/EEC                                           poultry meat
Farmed and wild   92/45/EEC                                                                      assess within 3                       91/495/EEC       NE        Feathered Farmed and wild products by 7/96
game              91/495/EEC                                                                     months of receipt of                   (Notified to              game are Not Evaluated
- Feathered                                                                                      information.                          WTO)
Wild game                         Biosecurity      Yes (2)        70 degrees C for 25                                    Biosecurity                     NE        Not Evaluated
-Pigs             92/45/EEC       Act 1993 S                      minutes or equivalent.                                Act 1993       92/45/EEC
- Deer                            22                                                                                    pts IV, V,      Notified to
                                                                                                                        VI, VII, VIII  WTO
Public Health     77/99/EEC       Meat Act &       Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                            Meat Act        77/99/EEC                                           NZ to provide
                  92/118/EEC      Food Act                        BSE refer miscellaneous                               1981           92/118/EEC                                           information on
                                  1981                           certification provisions (4)    (4)                                                    Yes (2)                             process approvals.
                                  Health Act                                                                                                                                                EC to consider by
                                  1956                                                                                                                                                      1/7/96
Annex V          a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                 b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                 c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                        Trade Conditions               Equiv           Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                     EC Stds           NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds       EC Stds
 Processed Blood and Blood products for pharmaceutical or technical use
 Animal Health     92/183/EEC       Meat Act &       NE             Not evaluated                  Still to be             Meat Act &   92/183/EEC       NE        Not evaluated          Still to be
                   92/118/EEC       Food Act                                                      addressed.              Food Act      92/118/EEC                                       addressed.
                                    1981                                                                                  1981
                                    Health act                                                                            Health act
                                    1956                                                                                  1956
 Public Health                                                                                                                                                     None
                                                                   BSE refer miscellaneous
                                                                   certification provisions (4)   (4)
Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                  b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                  c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                            EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                        New Zealand Exports to EC
                         Trade Conditions                 Equiv         Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions         Equiv        Special conditions            Action
                       EC Stds           NZ Stds                                                                              NZ Stds        EC Stds
                            :      ^ i s s ^ y - a s s ^             •_                  ,                                                                                                       s s u a i a i i i ___
  Lard and Rendered fats for human consumption ie other products as defined in 77/99/EEC
  Animal Health                                                       For animals derived from                                                            Yes (3)
  Fresh meat:                                            Yes(1)      areas not subject to
  - Red meat        64/432/EEC         Biosecurity                   régionalisation restrictions.                         Biosecurity    72/462/EEC
  (ruminants/       72/461/EEC         Act 1993 S                                                                          Act 1993       91/449/EEC
  horses)           80/215/EEC         22                                                                                  pts IV, V,
  -Pigs             72/462/EEC                                                                                             VI, VII, VIII
                                                         Yes(2)       For animals derived from                                                             NE       Farmed and wild game
                    91/495/EEC
                                                                     areas subject to disease                                                                       (pigs/deer) are Not
  Farmed game                                                                                                                              91/495/EEC
                                                                     restrictions                                                                                   Evaluated
  -Pigs                                                                                                                                    (Notified to
  - Deer                                                                                                                                  WTO)
                                                                     70 degrees C for 25
                                                                     minutes or equivalent.
  Fresh meat        92/118/EEC         Biosecurity       Yes (2)     70 degrees C /50 min, 80       EC to provide          Biosecurity     92/118/EEC     Yes (3)                             EC to clarify
  - Poultry         80/215/EEC         Act 1993 S                    degrees C /9 mins or 100       scientific basis for   Act 1993                                                           specific import
                    72/462/EEC         22                            degrees C /1 min or            70 degree core         pts IV, V,                                                         conditions for
                    94/438/EEC                                       equivalent                     temperature.NZ to      VI, VII, VIII  92/45/EEC                                           poultry meat
  Farmed and wild   92/45/EEC                                                                       assess within 3                       91/495/EEC       NE       Feathered Farmed and wild products by 7/96
N game
  - Feathered
                    91 /495/EEC                                                                     months of receipt of
                                                                                                    information.
                                                                                                                                           (Notified to
                                                                                                                                          WTO)
                                                                                                                                                                   game are Not Evaluated
  Wild game                            Biosecurity       Yes (2)     70 degrees C for 25                                   Biosecurity                     NE        Not Evaluated
  -Pigs             92/45/EEC          Act 1993 S                    minutes or equivalent.                                Act 1993       92/45/EEC
  - Deer                               22                                                                                  pts IV, V,      Notified to
                                                                                                                           VI, VII, VIII  WTO
  Annex V          a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                         Trade Conditions               Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions         Action
                      EC Stds           NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
  Lard and Rendered fats for human consumption ie other products as defined in 77/99/EEC
  Public Health
                    77/99/EEC         Meat Act &      Yes(1)         Oval stamp                                             Meat Act      77/99/EEC                                        NZ has amended
                    92/118/EEC        Food Act                       BSE refer miscellaneous                                1981          92/118/EEC       Yes (2)                         std (premier jus).
                                      1981                           certification provisions (4)   (4)
                                      Health Act                                                                                                                                           NZ has requested
                                      1956                                                                                                                                                 clarification for
                                                                                                                                                                                           reference to
                                                                                                                                                                                           77/99/EEC- EC to
                                                                                                                                                                                           consider.
                                                                                                                                                                                            NZ to present case
                                                                                                                                                                                           for upgrading by
                                                                                                                                                                                           1/7/96.
^
H                                                                                                                                                                                          NZ to provide
                                                                                                                                                                                           information on
                                                                                                                                                                                           process approvals.
                                                                                                                                                                                           EC to consider by
                                                                                                                                                                                           1/7/96
  Annex V          a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---    Commodity                                          EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                         Trade Conditions               Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions        Action
                      EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
  Lard and Rendered fats not for human consumption
  Animal Health                                       Yes(1)        Not for use in ruminant                                Biosecurity    92/118/EEC      [Yes                            EC to consider NZ
                   92/118/EEC        Biosecurity      Render-       feedingstuffs.                                         Act 1993       Notified to     (3)]                            alternative heat
                   90/667/EEC        Act 1993 S       ed fats                                                              pts IV, V,     WTO                                             treatment methods
                   72/461/EEC        22                             BSE refer miscellaneous                                VI. VII, VIII                                                  by 10/96.
                                                                    certification provisions (4)    (4)
                                                      Yes (2)        Fresh poultry meat             EC to provide                                         Yes (3)
                                                      Lards         & Feathered Farmed and          scientific basis for
                                                                    wild game - 70 degrees C        70 degree core
                                                                    /50 min, 80 degrees C /9        temperature. NZ to
                                                                     mins or 100 degrees C /1       assess within 3
                                                                     min or equivalent.             months of receipt of
                                                                    From a restricted region        information
                                                                     Fresh meat: (Red meat
r                                                                   (ruminants/ horses /pigs)
                                                                    and Farmed game (Pigs/
                                                                     Deer) and wild game (pig)
                                                                     from Member states with
                                                                     CSF within the last 30
                                                                    days - 70 degrees C for 25
                                                                    minutes or equivalent.
                                                                    (4)                             (4)
                                                                     Not for use in ruminant
                                                                     feedingstuffs.
  Annex V          a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions               Equiv            Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions Action
                       EC Stds           NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
   Lard and Rendered fats not for human consumption
  Animal Health      92/118/EEC        Biosecurity     Yes(1)         Product to be derived from                             Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       Yes (3)
                     90/667/EEC       Act 1993 S       Lards          Fresh meat, Farmed and                                Act 1993        Notified to
                     72/461/EEC        22                             wild game with Yes (1 ) for                            pts IV, V,    WTO
                                                                      animal health indicated                                VI, VII, VIII
                                                                      previously. No co-
                                                                      minglement.
                                                                      Not for use in ruminant
                                                                      feedingstuffs.
                                                                      (4)                            (4)
   Public Health                                                       None                                                                                           None
3
  Annex V           a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---  Commodity                                             EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                          Trade Conditions               Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                       EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
Raw materials for feeding stuffs, pharmaceutical or technical use
Animal Health                                           NE             Not evaluated                  Still to be                                           NE       Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                      Not for use in ruminant        addressed.                                                                            addressed.
                                                                      feedingstuffs
Public Health        [Medicines                                                                                                                                      None
                     Act & Meat
                     Act 1981                                         BSE refer miscellaneous
                     Health Act                                       certification provisions (4)   (4)
                     1956]
Apiculture - not for human consumption
Animal Health                                           NE             Not evaluated                  Still to be                                           NE       Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                                                     addressed.                                                                            addressed.
Public Health                                                          None                                                                                          None
Annex V             a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                    b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                    c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---   Commodity                                      EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                    Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                 EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Game trophies
Animal Health  92/118/EEC       Biosecurity     Yes(1)                                                                Biosecurity   92/118/EEC       Yes (3)
               72/462/EEC       Act 1993 S                                                                           Act 1993        Notified to
                                22                                                                                   pts IV, V,     WTO
                                                                                                                     VI, VII, VIII
Public Health                                                  None                                                                                            None
 Manure
Animal Health                                    NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                            NE       Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                                              addressed.                                                                             addressed.
Public Health                                                  None                                                                                            None
Annex V       a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
              b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
              c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---  Commodity                                       EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                    Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                 EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
Honey
Animal Health                                    NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                           NE        Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                                              addressed.                                                                             addressed.
Public Health  92/118/EEC       Food Act         NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be            Food Act       92/118/EEC       NE       Not evaluated          Still to be
                                1981                                                          addressed.              1981                                                           addressed.
                                Health Act                                                                            Health Act
                                1956                                                                                  1956
Frog's legs
Animal Health                                    NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                            NE       Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                                              addressed.                                                                             addressed.
Public Health 92/118/EEC       Food Act          NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be            Food Act      92/118/EEC       NE        Not evaluated          Still to be
                               1981                                                           addressed.              1981                                                           addressed.
                               Health Act                                                                             Health Act
                               1956                                                                                   1956
Annex V       a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
              b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
              c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                           Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions                Action
                        EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
   Snails for human consumption
   Animal Health                                        NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                           NE         Not evaluated               Still to be
                                                                                                     addressed.                                                                                   addressed.
   Public Health      92/118/EEC       Food Act         NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be            Food Act       92/118/EEC       NE        Not evaluated               Still to be
                                       1981                                                          addressed.              1981                                                                 addressed.
                                       Health Act                                                                            Health Act
                                       1956                                                                                  1956
on
   Egg products
v9
   Animal Health                                        NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                           NE         Not evaluated               Still to be
                                                                                                     addressed.                                                                                   addressed.
   Public Health     92/118/EEC       Food Act          NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be            Food Act      92/118/EEC        NE        Not evaluated               Still to be
                                      1981                                                           addressed.             1981                                      Salmonella, refer           addressed.
                                      Health Act                                                                            Health Act                                miscellaneous certification
                                      1956                                                                                   1956                                     provisions (4)
   Annex V           a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                     b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                     c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                            EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                            Trade Conditions               Equiv           Special conditions             Action                    Trade conditions          Equiv       Special conditions          Action
                          EC Stds         NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds
   Gelatins for technical and human consumption
   Animal Health                                         NE             Not evaluated                  Still to be                                           NE        Not evaluated          Still to be
                                                                                                      addressed.                                                                             addressed.
   Public Health       92/118/EEC       Meat Act &       NE             Not evaluated                  Still to be            Meat Act &    92/118/EEC       NE        Not evaluated          Still to be
                                        Food Act                                                      addressed..             Food Act                                                       addressed.
                                        1981                                                                                  1981
                                        Health Act                     BSE refer miscellaneous                                Health Act
                                        1956                           certification provisions (4)   (4)                     1956
0
  Annex V             a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                      b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                      c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---     Commodity                                           EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                           Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions             Action                     Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions            Action
                      EC Stds          NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds       EC Stds-
   Horizontal Issues
   Premises                                                                                                                                                           Necessity for regular     Still to be
   supervision                                                                                                                                                       veterinary inspections on addressed.
                                                                                                                                                                     farms
   Definitions                                                                                                                                                        For "serious infectious  EC to confirm
                                                                                                                                                                     disease" and epizootic"
  Water               80/778/EEC       Meat Act        Yes(1)                                                                Meat Act      80/778/EEC       Yes (1 )                           EC to evaluate new
                                       1981                                                                                  1981                                                              NZ proposal for
                                       Health Act                                                                                                                                              water system 1/1/97
                                       1956
A
  Annex V            a)        Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                     b)        For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                     c)        For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---       Commodity                                         EC Exports to New Zealand                                                                           New Zealand Exports to EC
                            Trade Conditions              Equiv           Special conditions              Action                   Trade conditions          Equiv        Special conditions              Action
                          EC Stds        NZ Stds                                                                               NZ Stds        EC Stds
    1 Horizontal Issues
     Residues
                       86/469/EEC      Meat Act         Yes(1)                                                               Meat Act       86/469/EEC      Yes(1)
     Residue                           1981                                                                                  1981
     Monitoring                        Food Act
                                       1981
     - Red meat
     species                           Food Act
                                       1981
     - Other species                                    NE            Not evaluated                   Still to be                                           NE        Not evaluated               Still to be
                                                                                                      addressed.                                                                                  addressed.
     - Standards                                        NE            Not evaluated (currently        Still to be                                           NE        Not evaluated - (currentlly Still to be
                                                                      outside scope of                addressed.                                                      outside scope of            addressed.
                                                                      agreement)                                                                                      agreement)
(T>
    Annex V            a)       Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                       b)       For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                       c)       For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---  Horizontal issues     '                            Issue                                                                           Action
 Premises listings                                  Competent authority to recommend listing.                                       Still to be addressed
                                                    Still require lists currently                                                   Still to be addressed
 Certification                                      Consistency of required information                                             Still to be addressed
                                                    Modification to existing certificates                                           NZ has requested. EC
                                                                                                                                    to consider
                                                    Principles of Health marking                                                    Still to be addressed
 Compliance                                         Resolution/transparency                                                         Still to be addressed
                                                    Linkage to audit process                                                        Still to be addressed
 Transitional measures                              Agreement not signed prior to 92/118/EEC; 90/675. 92/46/EEC et al               NZ/EC minute
                                                  I implementation
Annex V            a)    Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                   b)    For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                   c)    For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---      Miscellaneous certification provisions; footnote (4)            Attestations are to appear on the Public or Animal health certificate.
     Issue           Certification provisions
      IBR            For trade from New Zealand to Denmark and Finland in bovine animals and bovine semen, New Zealand will certify in accordance with Article 3 of Commission Decision. 93/42/EEC.
                    This attestation will appear on the health certificate.
     Aujeszkys       For trade from New Zealand to Great Britain, Denmark, South West France, Eastern Germany and Finland in Live pigs. New Zealand will certify in accordance with Article 5 of
     Disease         Commission Decision 93/24/EEC. This attestation will appear on the health certificate.
     BSE - For       For Low incidence BSE countries - OIE rules apply
     Bovines         For High incidence BSE countries NZ acknowledges Commission Decision 96/239/EC.
     only.
                     Future amendment to 96/239 will be evaluated by NZ within 3 months (maximum) of EC providing relevant scientific information.
     Rabies          For trade from New Zealand to UK. Cat and Dogs may require post import quarantine.
     Colours for     The Directive 94/36/EEC prescribes the colours that could be used for sanitary stamps.
      sanitary
      stamps
     Salmonella      For trade from New Zealand to Sweden and Finland. New Zealand will certify in accordance with Council Decision 95/409/EEC (Fresh: Veal, beef and pigmeat), Council Decision
                     95/410/EC (Live poultry for slaughter), Council decision 95/411 /EC (Fresh Poultry meat), Commission Decision 95/160/EEC (breeding poultry and day old chicks), Commission
                     Decision 95/161/EEC (Laying hens) and Commission Decision 95/168/EEC (Table eggs for human consumption).
                     No attestation is required for Fresh meat (as defined in 72/462/EEC) destined for manufacturing into meat products within Sweden/Finland.
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    Annex V           a)         Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim.
                      b)         For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V.
                      c)         For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex
 ---pagebreak---                                           ANNEX VI                                                   —
            GUIDELINES ON PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AUDIT
           For the purposes of this appendix, 'audit' means assessment of performance.
General principles
1.1."     Audits should be made in co-operation between the auditing party (the "auditor") and the audited
          party, (the "auditee") in accordance with the provisions set out in this Annex. Checks of
          establishments or facilities may be made as considered necessary.
1.2.      Audits should be designed to check the effectiveness of the controlling authority rather than to reject
          individual animals, groups of animals, consignments of food or establishments. Where an audit
          reveals a serious risk to animal or human health, the auditee shall take immediate corrective action.
          The process can include study of the relevant regulations, method of implementation, assessment of
          the end result, level of compliance and subsequent corrective actions.
1.3.      Thefrequencyof audits should be based on performance. A low level of performance should result
          in an increased frequency of audit; unsatisfactory performance must be corrected by the auditee to
          the auditor's satisfaction.
1.4.      Audits, and the decisions based on them, shall be made in a transparent and consistent manner.
Principles relating to the Auditor
Those responsible for conducting the audit should prepare a plan, preferably in accordance with recognised
international standards, that covers the following points:
2.1.      the subject, depth and scope of the audit;
2.2.      the date and place of the audit, along with a timetable up to and including the issue of the final report;
2.3.      the language or languages in which the audit will be conducted and the report written,
2.4.      the identity of the auditors including, if a team approach is used, the leader. Specialised professional
          skills may be required to carry out audits of specialised systems and programmes;
2.5.      a schedule of meetings with officials and visits to establishments or facilities, as appropriate. The
          identity of establishments or facilities to be visited need not be stated in advance;
2.6.      subject to provisions on freedom of information, respect of commercial confidentiality shall be
          observed by the auditor. Conflicts of interest must be avoided.
2.7       respect of the rules governing occupational health and safety, and the rights of the operator.
This plan should be reviewed in advance with representatives of the auditee.
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 ---pagebreak--- 3. Principles relating to the Auditee                                                                   —
   The following principles apply to actions taken by the auditee, in order to facilitate audit.
   3.1.     The auditee must co-operate fully with the auditor and should nominate personnel responsible for this
            task. Co-operation may include, for example:
              *   access to all relevant regulations and standards;
              *   access to compliance programmes and appropriate records and documents;
              *   access to audit and inspection reports
              *   documentation concerning corrective actions and sanctions;
              *   facilitating entry to establishments.
   3.2.     The auditee must operate a documented programme to demonstrate to third parties that standards are
            being met on a consistent and uniform basis.
4. Procedures
   4.1.     Opening meeting
            An opening meeting should be held between representatives of both parties. At this meeting the
            auditor will be responsible for reviewing the audit plan and confirming that adequate resources,
            documentation, and any other necessary facilities are available for conducting the audit.
   4.2.     Document Review
            The document review may consist of a review of the documents and records referred to in paragraph
            3.1, the structures and powers of the auditee, and any relevant changes to food inspection and
            certification systems since the adoption of this Agreement or since the previous audit, with emphasis
            on the implementation of elements of the system of inspection and certification for animals or
            products of interest. This may include an examination of relevant inspection and certification records
            and documents.
   4.3.     On-site Verification
            4.3.1.      The decision to include this step should be based upon a nsk assessment, taking into
                        account factors such as the animals or products concerned, the history of conformity with
                        requirements by the industry sector or exporting country, the volume of product produced
                        and imported or exported, changes in infrastructure and the nature of the national inspection
                        and certification systems.
            4.3.2.      On-site verification may involve visits to production and manufacturing facilities, food
                        handling or storage areas and control laboratories to check on compliance with the
                        information contained in the documentary material referred to in 4.2.
   4.4.     Follow-up Audit
            Where a follow-up audit is being conducted in order to verify the correction of deficiencies, it may
            be sufficient to examine only those points which have been found to require correction.
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 ---pagebreak--- Working Documents
Forms for reporting audit findings and conclusions should be standardized as much as possible in order to
make the approach to audit more uniform, transparent and efficient. The working documents may include any
checklists of elements to evaluate. Such checklists may cover:
   *       legislation;
   *       structure and operations of inspection and certification services;
   *      establishment details and working procedures;
   *      health statistics, sampling plans and results;
   *       compliance action and procedures;
   *       reporting and complaint procedures;
   *       Gaining programmes.
Closing Meeting
A closing meeting must be held between representatives of both parties, including, where appropriate, officials
responsible for the national inspection and certification programmes. At this meeting the auditor will present
thefindingsof the audit The information should be presented in a clear, concise manner so that the conclusions
of the audit are clearly understood.
An action plan for correction of any deficiencies noted should be drawn up by the auditee, preferably with
target dates for completion.
Report
The draft report of the audit shall be forwarded to the auditee as soon as possible. The auditee shall have one
month in which to comment on the draft report; any comments made by the auditee shall be included in the
final report.
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                                                  CERTIFICATION
Official health certificates will cover consignments of live animals and/or animal products being traded between the
Parties.
Health attestations:
          a)        Equivalence agreed - Model health attestation to be used (full equivalence for animal and/or public
                    health). Refer Yes (1) Annex V;
                    "The [insert live animal or animal product] herein described, comply with the relevant [European
                    Community/New Zealand*] [animal health/public health*] standards and requirements which have
                    been recognised as equivalent to the [New Zealand /European Community*] standards and
                    requirements as prescribed in [European Community/New Zealand Veterinary Agreement (Council
                    Decision 96/XX/EC)]. Specifically, in accordance with [ insert      exporting Party's legislation]"
                    * Delete as appropriate
          b)        Equivalence agreed in principle - minor issues to be resolved. Refer Yes (2), Annex V;
          c)       Equivalence in form of compliance with importing country's requirements - health attestation to be
                    used in accordance with Annex V. Refer Yes (3), Annex V;
          d)         Not equivalent - existing certification
For exports from New Zealand: The Official health certificate will be issued in English as well as in one of the
languages of the Member State in which the Border Inspection Post is situated where the consignment is presented.
For exports from the European Community: The Official health certificate will be issued in the language of the
Member State of origin as well as in English.
"The Controlling Authority shall ensure that official certifying officers are aware of the importing party's health
conditions as prescribed in this agreement and are obliged to certify to these requirements where appropriate."
For Drafting: (Council Decision 96/XX/EC) needs to be replaced with the Decision number.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                   ANNEX V1I1                           —
                              FRONTIER CHECKS AND INSPECTION FEES
        FRONTIER CHECKS ON CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Type of Frontier check                                                            Rate
1. Documentary                                                                    100%
Both Parties will perform documentary checks
2. Physical checks
Live animals                                                                      100%
Semen/Embryos/Ova                                                                  10%
Animal Products for Human Consumption                                               2%
Fresh meat including offal, and products of the bovine, ovine, caprme, porcine
and equine species defined in Council Directive 92/5/EEC.
Fish products in hermetically sealed containers intended to render them stable at
ambient temperatures, fresh and frozen fish and dry and/or salted fisheries
products. Other fisheries products.
Whole eggs,
Lard and rendered fats,
Animal casings,
Gelatin,
Poultry meat and Poultry meat products,
Rabbit meat, game meat (wild/farmed) and products,
Milk and milk products,
Egg products,
Honey,
Bone and bone products
Meat preparations and minced meat
Frog legs and snails,
                                                          € 3
 ---pagebreak---  Type of Frontier check                                                                 Rate
 Animal Products not for human consumption                                                1 %
 Lard and rendered fats,
  Animal casings,
  Manure,
 Milk and milk products,
  Gelatin,
 Bones and bone products,
 Hides and skins ungulates,
  Bristles, wool, hair and feathers,
  Horns, hom products, hooves and hoof products,
 Apiculture products,
  Game trophies,
 Processed petfood,
 Raw material for the manufacture of petfood,
 Raw material, blood, blood products, glands and organs for
  pharmaceutical/technical use,
 Hay and straw-
 Hatching Eggs
 Processed animal protein (packaged)
 Processed animal protein not for human consumption and not for human                   100 % for the first 6
 consumption (bulked)                                                                   consignments ( as per
                                                                                        Council Directive
                                                                                        92/118/EEC), then 20%.
For the purposes of this Agreement, "consignment " means a quantity of products of the same type, covered by the same
health certificate or document, conveyed by the same means of transport, consigned by a single consignee and
originating from the same exporting country or part of such country.
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 ---pagebreak--- B  INSPECTION FEES                                                                              —
I  For Nov Zealand
   Ministry of Agriculture
   New Zealand's frontier inspection fees are provided for in the Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 1993.
   The fees prescribed for are as follows:
   Documentary checks
   Inspection of documents                                   NZ$ 28.70 per consignment
   Physical checks
   a)       Animal product consignment inspections           NZ$ 57.40 per consignment
   b)       Live animals
            either     Direct clearance of animal            NZ$ 28.70 per consignment
            or Veterinary inspection of animal               NZ$96.10 (per hour)
            at transitional (quarantine) facility
   Ministry of Health
   There is no fee collection for routine inspections.
   Where safety issues arise, the actual analytical costs are recovered.
II For the Community:
   Inspection fees will be applied on a standard basis to consignments as follows:
            Live animals                            5 ECU's per tonne
             Animal products                        1.5 ECU's per tonne
             With a minimum of 30 ECU and a maximum of 350 ECU per consignment, except where the real
             costs are greater than this maximum
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 ---pagebreak---                                             ANNEX IX
                                    OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Provision of electronic access to draft standards.
Conditions for live animals and animal products transiting through the territories of the Parties to this
agreement.
Consideration of the inclusion of other species in the manufacture of lards and fats (eg Poultry)
Trade conditions for packaged raw petfood intended for direct sale to the consumer.
Trade conditions for Cervine Velvet.
Progress towards implementing export health certificate transfer from controlling authority to controlling
authority using the Electronic Data Interchange system (EDI) [utilising the established UN/EDIFACT and
Sancrt protocols]
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 ---pagebreak---                                                ANNEX X
                                           CONTACT POINTS
For New Zealand
               The Administrator
               MAP Regulatory Authority
               Ministry of Agriculture
               P O Box 2526
               Wellington
               NEW ZEALAND
               Phone: (64)4 474 4100
               Fax:      (64) 4 474 4240
               other important contacts
               Chief Veterinary Officer
               Phone: (64)4 474 4100
               Fax:      (64) 4 474 4240
               Chief Meat Veterinary Officer
               Phone: (64)4 474 4100
               Fax:      (64) 4 474 4240
               Chief Dairy Officer
               Phone: (64)4 474 4100
               Fax:      (64) 4 474 4240
               Food Nutrition Manager
               Phone: (64) 4 496 2000
               Fax:      (64) 4 496 2340
For European Community
               The Director
               DG VI.B.II Quality and Health
               Commission of the European Communities
               rue de la Loi, 84 Room 6/3
               Brussels
               BELGIUM
               Phone: (32)2 296 3314
               Fax:      (32) 2 296 4286
               other important contacts:
               The Director, Office of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection and Control
               Phone: (32)2 295 3120
               Fax:      (32)2 295 7518
               The Head of Unit, DG VI.B.II.2 Veterinary and Zootechnical Legislation
               Phone: (32)2 295 3143
               Fax:      (32)2 295 3144
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