Pursuant to section 164(3)(a) of the Animal Products Act 1999, I give notice of the issue on 1 September 2008, of the following notices in relation to the export of live animals and germplasm:
(a) The Animal Products (Requirements for Issue and Control of Official Assurances) Notice 2008, issued pursuant to section 167(1)(k) of the Animal Products Act 1999.
(b) The Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications) Notice 2008, issued pursuant to sections 167(1)(m), (o), (p) and (q) of the Animal Products Act 1999.
The above notices come into force on 1 February 2009 and may be viewed at
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/regs/exports/animals/glas-oa-notice.pdf
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/regs/exports/animals/glas-ra-rp-notice.pdf
Copies may be obtained by emailing
animalexports@maf.govt.nz
Dated at Wellington this 1st day of September 2008.
TIM KNOX, Director, Border Standards, MAFBNZ, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (acting under delegated authority).