Notification of Approved Identification System for Imported Animals Notice No. 1144 I give notice that the MAF Imported Animal Identification System was approved by me on 5 November 1999 pursuant to section 50 (1) of the Biosecurity Act 1993. Dated at Wellington on the 12th day of November 1999. BARRY O'NEIL, Chief Technical Officer. The MAF Imported Animal Identification System is administered by the Director Animal Products, Food Assurance Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry for the identification of imported sheep, cattle, deer and goats.