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) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM Subject: Conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and New- Zealand on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures. On 20th February 1995, the Council agreed a mandate authorising the Commission 1 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. The proposal takes account by explicit reference in the agreement to those to the Member States and these which are Community 3. responsibilities which fall 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 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 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 ANNEX AGREEMENT between the European Community and New-Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products r between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products AGREEMENT 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. c 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. 2. 3. 4. 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. 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. 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. 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) (b) (c) (d) Live animals and animal products: means the live animals and animal products covered by the provisions listed in Annex I; Sanitary Measures: means sanitary measures as defined in Annex A, paragraph 1, of the SPS Agreement falling within the scope of this Agreement ; Appropriate Level Of Sanitary Protection: means the level of protection as defined in Annex A, paragraph 5, of the SPS Agreement; Region: means "zones" and "regions" as defined in the Animal Health Code of the Office International des Epizooties; 3 (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. 2. 3. The Parties recognise for trade between them regional freedom from the animal diseases specified in Annex III. 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. 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. 1. The recognition of equivalence requires an assessment and acceptance of: Article 7 Equivalence 2. 1. 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. 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 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) ii) the identification of the sanitary measure(s) for which recognition of equivalence is sought; 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; Z iv) v) the determination by the importing Party of whether the Exporting Party's sanitacy_measure(s) achieves its appropriate level of sanitary protection; 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> 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) (b) share the results and conclusions of its audit and verification procedures and frontier checks with countries that are not parties to this Agreement, or 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. 2. 3. 4. 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. The physical checks applied shall be based on the risk associated with such importations. 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. 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. -/o 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. 2. 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. 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. s\/\ Article 16 Joint Management Committee 1. 2. 3. 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. 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. 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. The territorial application of this Agreement shall be as follows: Article 17 Territorial Application 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. Each Parry shall implement the commitments and obligations arising from this Agreement in accordance with its internal procedures. 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. 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. This Agreement shall be drawn up in two copies in the English language, each of these texts being equally authentic. 2. 3. 4. 5. For. Yew Zealand For the European Community s\Z ANNEX ANNEX ANNEX ANNEX ANNEX ANNEX III IV V VI LIST OF ANNEXES Live animals and products Responsible Authorities Diseases for which régionalisation decisions can be taken Régionalisation and zoning Recognition of Sanitary Measures 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 13 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Bovine Semen Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 Bovine Embryos Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 Live Horses Pig Semen Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 Poultry and Hatching Eggs Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 Live Aquaculture Animals and Aquaculture Products Live Sheep and Goats Council Directive 91 /67/EEC of 28 January 1991 Council Directive 91 /68/EEC of 28 January 1991 Other Live Animals, Semen, Ova and Embryos From the Animal Species not referred to in points 1 - 8 Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 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 ^ 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 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. 4G 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 Bluetongue 64/432 92/119 Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII 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 Rift Valley fever Lumpy skin disease Infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN)* 92/119 92/119 92/119 91/67 Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Spring viraemia of carp (SVC) * 91/67 Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) * 91 /67 J I Biosecurity Act Part IV, V, VI, VII & VIII * 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. 0^ 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. 2. 3. Source risk factors Commodity risk factors 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. 1 tf 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. 19 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) NE E [I No Refer, Miscellaneous certification provisions Not evaluated - existing certification to be used in the interim Still evaluating - under consideration - existing certification to be used in the interim Issues targeted for imminent resolution Not equivalent and/or further evaluaton is required. Trade may occur if the importing Party meets the exporting Party's requirements AI BSE C CSF EBL EC/NZ Equiv IBD I BR IR ND None Notified to WTO OIE PM ScVC Stds SVD UHT UK WTO Avian Influenza Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Celsius Classical Swine Fever Enzootic Bovine Leucosis European Community/New Zealand Equivalent Infectious Bursal Disease Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Ireland Newcastle Disease No special conditions Office International des Epizooties Post Mortem Scientific Veterinary Committee Standard Swine Vesicular Disease Ultra High Temperature United Kingdom World Trade Organisation NZ commented ( 31/10/95 & 2/11/96) on EC certification Decisions notified to the WTO <?o 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 No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 90/426/EEC 92/260/EEC 93/195/EEC 93/196/EEC 93/197/EEC 94/467/EEC - Cattle 64/432/EEC 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) r\ -I Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/426/EEC 92/260/EEC 93/195/EEC 93/196/EEC 93/197/EEC 94/467/EEC Yes (3) Coggins test EC to consider NZ status of El A by 7/96 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 93/491/EEC Yes (3) EBL requirements I BR refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) NZ to establish generic conditions and review requirements for isolation and specified diseases by 1/7/97 NZ to establish generic conditions and review requirements for isolation and specified diseases by 6/97. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) - Sheep/goats 91/68/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes - Deer 92/65/EEC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NZ to establish generic conditions for EC imports by 6/97 92/68/EEC Yes (3) 93/491 /EEC Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to draw up conditions for importation Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not Evaluated In the interim. ponding further information from the EC on CSF and elaboration of further EC rules on SVD, NZ reserves the right to require serological testing. Still to be addressed. EC to supply information on CSF and elaborate new standard on SVD. NZ to assess CSF/SVD within 3 months of receipt of new information Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V. VI, VII. VIII 72/462/EEC 93/491/EEC Yes (3) Aujeszky's refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) - Dogs and cats 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Treatment for heart worm Test/treatment for leptospira Test treatment for hookworm WHO Protocol for Rabies EC to present data on heartworm in EC NZ to review import conditions within 3 months Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII. VIII 92/65/EEC No Rabies refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) EC to consider recognition of rabies freedom status of NZ for trade purposes by 12/96 UK/IR to reassess trade in pet animals by 12/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 93/342/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 (No NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND, AI& Salmonella enteriditis by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/539/EEC 93/342/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) IBD Farm freedom for 30 days. In the interim. pending risk assessment for ND & AI, NZ requires regional freedom for 30 days. No live vaccines Salmonella enteriditis - farm freedom. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 standard Yes (2) Test programme as per NZ semen standard, plus test for Q fever. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) NZ to consider annual Q fever test by 7/96 (4) NZ Semen standard 88/407/EEC 94/577/EEC Yes (3) For centre approved for EC on the basis that all animals are seronegative for IBR. IBR refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) Centres to be approved by competent authority of exporting party and notified to importing party Still to be addressed 92/65/EEC NE Not Evaluated 90/429/EEC 93/199/EEC NE Not Evaluated Still to be addressed - Sheep/Goats 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes -Pigs 90/429/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Still to be addressed Not Evaluated CSF regional freedom. For SVD, from a centre where all pigs are derived from a free region or pigs from diseased region where a pre-entry and maintanence tests are performed Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 • Deer 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not Evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (3) NZ to establish generic conditions by 6/97 92/65/EEC NE Not Evaluated 92/65/EEC No Still to be addressed EC to establish health certificates Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Equine Semen, Embryos and Ova Animal Health 92/65/EEC 95/307/EEC 95/295/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No NZ to establish generic conditions for imports from EC by 9/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Yes (3) 92/65/EEC 95/294/EEC 95/307/EEC Notified to WTO Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 standard Yes (2) Test programme as per NZ embryo standard, plus test for Q fever. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) NZ to consider annual Q fever test by 7/96. (4) NZ Embryo standard 89/556/EEC 92/471/EEC Yes (2) For centre approved for the EC only. Does not apply to micro - manipulated embryos - Sheep/Goats 92/65/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes Pigs 92/65/EEC NE Not Evaluated. Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 92/65/EEC No 92/65/EEC NE Not Evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, Vil, Vlll Centres to be approved by competent authority of exporting party and notified to importing party EC to establish certificates Deer 92/65/EEC Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NZ to establish generic conditions for imports from EC by 6/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC No EC to establish health certificates Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 - Equidae -Pigs 64/432/EEC 72/461 /EEC 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Ovine livers to be frozen (hydatid cysts) EC to supply data on Echinococcus by 1/1/97 Public Health 64/433/EEC Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Meal Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 (Ni Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Meal Act 1981 72/462/EEC 80/805/EEC Yes (3) 72/462/EEC Yes(1) Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) Prohibition in 72/462/EEC article 20 to remain until EC clarifies. PM inspection; Gastric incision of lamb livers and ovine genitalia. NZ to supply paper. EC to evaluate within 3 months, (maximium). NZ has requested consideration re restrictions/ prohibitions in 72/462/EEC article 20. EC to consider. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 94/438/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days. No live vaccine used. No co - minglement - IBD cross contamination. ND & Al regional freedom. NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, N D & A l by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/494/EEC 93/342/EEC 94/984/EEC Yes (3) Public Health 71/118/EEC Yes(1) Oval stamp Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Meat Act 1981 71/118/EEC NE Not Evaluated Still to be addressed. Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Fresh meat: - Red meat (ruminants/ horses) -Pigs Farmed game -Pigs - Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) For animals derived from areas not subject to régionalisation restrictions. Yes(2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restrictions 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) Yes (3) NE Farmed and wild game (pigs/deer) are not evaluated Fresh meat - Poultry Farmed and wild game - Feathered Wild game -Pigs -Deer 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC Public Health 77/99/EEC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) 92/118/EEC Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (2) 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Meat Act 1981 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (2) NE Feathered Farmed and wild game are Not evaluated NE Not Evaluated EC to clarify specific import conditions for poultry meat products by 7/96 NZ to provide information on process approvals. EC to consider by 1/7/96 1 ' d Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 -Deer -Pigs 72/461/EEC 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) - Rabbit 0 91/495/EEC 92/118EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Rabbit and hare carcases not to contain offal NZ to re-examine 1/9/96. - Feathered 92/118EEC 91/494/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days. No live vaccine used. No co - minglement - IBD cross contamination ND & AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND& AI by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC Notified to WTO 92/118EEC 91/494/EEC Yes (3) Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI. VII, VIII Public Health 91/495/EEC Meat Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) Oval stamp Meat Act 1981 91/495/EEC Yes(1) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex [EC to clarify status of Possum meat imports] Commission to clarify the need for regular vet inspections (Horizontal issue). EC to specify import conditions - certificates for Pigs NZ has submitted a paper re separation of Farmed gameAA/ild game. EC to consider. 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 - Deer 92/45/EEC Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 - Rabbit 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Rabbit and hare carcases not to contain offal NZ to re-examine by 1/9/96. -Pigs 92/45/EEC Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 For those Member States not subject to a régionalisation decision concerning CSF. Yes (2) Member State freedom from CSF for 30 days E Still evaluating Yes(1) Pentagonal stamp - Feathered 92/45/EEC Public Health 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Meat Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 For Yes (2); EC to supply information on CSF. NZ to assess CSF within 3 months of receipt of new information NZ to perform risk assessment by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Meat Act 1981 [EC to clarify status of Possum meat imports] EC to specify import conditions - certificates 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Yes (3) Yes (3) 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) 92/45/EEC Yes(1) (Pentagonal stamp is also NZ requirement) NZ has presented a case for Batch PM inspection of rabbits. EC to consider. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 - Marine (Finfish) - NB excludes salmonid 91/67/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) For products -Bivalve molluscs &crustaceans 91/67/EEC -Salmonids 91/67/EEC Yes(1) For products Excludes Live. No For products Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NZ to present risk assessment by 12/97 No 95/352/EEC Yes (3) No Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI. VII. VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to clarify certification requirements, none are prescribed at this stage. EC to clarify certification requirements Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Fish/fisheries products 91/493/EEC Bivalve molluscs forHC 91/492/EEC 91/493/EEC (A/ lA) Aquaculture products 91/493/EEC Yes(1) Yes(1) Yes(1) Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Meat Act 1981 91/493/EEC Yes(1) Meat Act 1981 91/492/EEC 91/493/EEC Yes(2) Meat Act 1981 91/493/EEC Yes(1) Unloading inspection. NZ has provided an explanation of system. (2) Flesh vs water testing, EC to report on ScVC evaluation by 1/7/96 Unloading inspection. NZ has provided an explanation of system. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 v/J None None Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Buffalo - Sheep - Goats 64/432/EEC 92/46/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 [Yes (2)] 92/46/EEC 95/343/EC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to consider modification of certificate Chp 1 a) i and b) i) EC to provide data on OIE heat treatment recommendations by 3/96 EC to provide data on risks of matured cheese by 1/6/96 Public Health - Pasteurised 92/46/EEC I/* - Not pasteurised (thermised only) 92/46/EEC ie62C Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) E Still evaluating Dairy Industry Act 1952. Food Act 1981 Dairy Industry Act 1952. Food Act 1981 NZ to consider thermised process for use in manufacture of cheeses 92/46/EEC Yes(1) 92/46/EEC E Still evaluating NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and derivatives. EC to clarify. NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and derivatives. EC to clarify. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 1981 * Health Act 1956 Still evaluating EC to present a paper for consideration by 1/5/96 Dairy Industry Act 1952. Food Act 1981 92/46/EEC Still evaluating Milk and Milk products Not for human consumption Animal Health - Cattlle including Buffalo - Sheep - Goats All pasteurised or UHT or Sterilised - Unpasteurised colostrum for pharmaceutical use Public Health 92/118/EEC 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) EC to provide data on OIE heat treatment recommendations by 3/96 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 95/341/EC Yes (2) 92/118/EEC E Still evaluating 92/118/EC E Still evaluating Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII None None NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and derivatives. EC to clarify EC to clarify who can sign certificate - immediate EC to clariify legal coverage for this product 1/6/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 - Equidae - Pigs 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Public Health 94/65/EEC Meat Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 80/805/EEC Notified to the WTO. Yes (3) Meat Act 1981 94/65/EEC Yes[1 ] [1 ] relates to fresh meat PM issues, Otherwise Yes (1). Frozen Only [1] PM inspection; Gastric incision of lamb livers and ovine genitalia. NZ to supply paper. EC to evaluate within 3 months (maximium). NZ has submitted alternative. EC to consider by 1/7/96. [NZ requests EC to produce harmonised conditions for NZ exports] Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions' of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 94/438/EEC No Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days. No live vaccine used. No co - minglement - IBD cross contamination. ND & AI regional freedom. NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, N D & A l by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Yes (3) 91/494/EEC 93/342/EEC 94/984/EEC Notified to WTO. Public Health 92/65/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Meat Act 1981 0$ Yes(1) Oval stamp Meat Act 1981 92/65/EEC NE Not Evaluated Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 -Pigs - Rabbit 72/461/EEC 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC 64/432/EEC Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Rabbit and hare carcases not to contain offal. NZ to re-examine by 1/5/96 - Feathered 92/118EEC 91/494/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days. No live vaccine used. No co - minglement - IBD cross contamination ND & AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, N D & A l by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118EEC 91 /495/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118EEC 91/495/EEC Notified to WTO 92/118EEC 91/494/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Yes (3) Public Health 94/65/EEC Meat Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) Oval stamp Meat Act 1981 94/65/EEC Yes(1) Frozen Only Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex NZ has submitted alternative. EC to consider by 1/7/96. [NZ requests EC to produce harmonised conditions for NZ exports] For mince meat: NZ has requested inclusion of cervine EC to consider. 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 - Deer Deer Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV. V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) - Rabbit 92/45/EEC Rabbit Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Rabbit and hare carcases not to contain offal NZ to re-examine by 1/5/96 -Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) For those Member States free of CSF. 0 - Feathered 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Member State freedom from CSF for 30 days E Still evaluating EC to supply information on CSF. NZ to assess CSF within 3 months of receipt of new information Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND & AI by 12/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII. VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 1981 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) Pentagonal stamp Meat Act 1981 94/65/EEC Yes(1) Frozen Only Animal Casings for human consumption Animal Health - Cattle - Sheep - Goats -Pigs 92/118/EEC 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Oval stamp Public Health 77/99/EEC Yes(1) BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Meat Act 1981 92/118/EEC 94/187/EEC Yes (3) 77/99/EEC Certs notified to WTO Yes(1) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex NZ has submitted alternative. EC to consider by 1/7/96. [NZ requests EC to produce harmonised conditions for NZ exports]. For mince meat: NZ has requested inclusion of cervine EC to consider. EC to review need for salting of New Zealand casings by 1/7/96 EC to review draft rules 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 - Sheep - Goats -Pigs 92/118/EEC 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Restrictions with respect to scrapie NZ to re-examine. Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) 92/118/EEC 94/187/EEC Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to review need for salting of New Zealand casings by 1/7/96 Public Health None None A, Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 - Cattle - Sheep - Goats -Pigs 92/118/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) ' Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII - 92/118/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (2) - Possum Public Health U Wool and fibre/hair E Still evaluating NZ to perform risk assessment by 1/3/97-Anthrax None Animal Health 92/118/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Interim: scoured wool only NZ to perform risk assessment by 1/3/97 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Yes (3) Public Health None None None EC to clarify need for treatment for New Zealand casualty hides and skins by 1/7/96. EC to define competent authority EC to clarify rules by 1/7/96 EC to clarify species by 1/7/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Low risk 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC Biosecurity Act 199? S 22 Yes(1) BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) x: Yes(2) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 94/309/EEC [Yes (3)] Product to be derived from Fresh meat, Farmed and wild game with Yes (1 ) for animal health indicated previously. No co- minglement. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4). All Fresh poultry meat & Feathered Farmed and wild game - 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent From a restricted region Fresh meat: (Red meat (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. (4) EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. [EC to clarify qualification of material of high and low risk] EC to consider import rules of raw petfood for immediate consumption by 12/96. EC to consider amendment of 90 degree heat treatment by 1/1/97 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 90/667/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 94/309/EEC [Yes (3)] EC to consider NZ alternative heat treatment methods by 10/96. Public Health None None - Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Fresh meat: - Red meat (ruminants/ horses) - Pigs Farmed game -Pigs - Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Yes(2) For animals derived from areas not subject to régionalisation restrictions. For animals derived from areas subject to disease restrictions 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V. VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) Yes (3) NE Farmed and wild game (pigs/deer) are Not Evaluated. Fresh meat - Poultry Farmed and wild game - Feathered Wild game -Pigs - Deer 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC Public Health 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(2) 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent Yes (2) 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equiva lent. EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Yes(3) 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO NE Feathered Farmed and wild game are Not Evaluated NE Not Evaluated EC to clarify specific import conditions for poultry meat products by 7/96 Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Meat Act 1981 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (2) NZ to provide information on process approvals. EC to consider by 1/7/96 | Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 addressed. NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Public Health None BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Fresh meat: - Red meat (ruminants/ horses) -Pigs Farmed game -Pigs - Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Yes(2) For animals derived from areas not subject to régionalisation restrictions. For animals derived from areas subject to disease restrictions 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) Yes (3) NE Farmed and wild game (pigs/deer) are Not Evaluated Fresh meat - Poultry Farmed and wild game - Feathered Wild game -Pigs - Deer 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC Public Health 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) 92/118/EEC Yes (3) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (2) 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Meat Act 1981 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Feathered Farmed and wild game are Not Evaluated NE Not Evaluated Yes(2) EC to clarify specific import conditions for poultry meat products by 7/96 NZ to provide information on process approvals. EC to consider by 1/7/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 94/382/EEC 90/667/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Prohibited entry into NZ NZ to review time /temp requirement by 1/9/96 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/667/EEC 92/118/EEC 92/562/EEC 94/382/EEC [Yes (3)] EC do not accept ruminant protein being feed to ruminants - Non Ruminants 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC [Yes (3)] Public Health None None EC to consider NZ alternative heat treatment methods by 10/96 and BSE Freedom EC to consider NZ alternative heat treatment methods by 10/96 Serum from Equidae 1—— — —— Animal Health NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Public Health None None Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Fresh meat: - Red meat (ruminants/ horses) -Pigs Farmed game -Pigs - Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Yes(2) For animals derived from areas not subject to régionalisation restrictions. For animals derived from areas subject to disease restrictions 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) Yes (3) NE Farmed and wild game (pigs/deer)are Not Evaluated Fresh meat - Poultry Farmed and wild game - Feathered Wild game -Pigs - Deer 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC Public Health 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Yes (3) 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) NE Feathered Farmed and wild game are Not Evaluated EC to clarify specific import conditions for poultry meat products by 7/96 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (2) 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Meat Act 1981 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not Evaluated Yes (2) NZ to provide information on process approvals. EC to consider by 1/7/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 92/118/EEC Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health act 1956 Public Health NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health act 1956 92/183/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) None Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 : ^ i s s ^ y - a s s^ •_ , s s u a i a i i i_ __ 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Yes(2) For animals derived from areas not subject to régionalisation restrictions. For animals derived from areas subject to disease restrictions 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) Yes (3) NE Farmed and wild game (pigs/deer) are Not Evaluated 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91 /495/EEC Yes (2) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information. 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC (Notified to WTO) 92/118/EEC Yes (3) EC to clarify specific import conditions for poultry meat products by 7/96 NE Feathered Farmed and wild game are Not Evaluated NE Not Evaluated Wild game -Pigs - Deer 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 degrees C for 25 minutes or equivalent. Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Notified to WTO Animal Health Fresh meat: - Red meat (ruminants/ horses) -Pigs Farmed game -Pigs - Deer Fresh meat - Poultry N Farmed and wild game - Feathered Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 92/118/EEC Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes(1) Oval stamp BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Meat Act 1981 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (2) ^ H NZ has amended std (premier jus). NZ has requested clarification for reference to 77/99/EEC- EC to consider. NZ to present case for upgrading by 1/7/96. NZ to provide information on process approvals. EC to consider by 1/7/96 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 90/667/EEC 72/461/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Render ed fats Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI. VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Notified to WTO [Yes (3)] EC to consider NZ alternative heat treatment methods by 10/96. r Yes (3) Yes (2) Lards Fresh poultry meat & Feathered Farmed and wild game - 70 degrees C /50 min, 80 degrees C /9 mins or 100 degrees C /1 min or equivalent. From a restricted region Fresh meat: (Red meat (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) Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs. EC to provide scientific basis for 70 degree core temperature. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of information (4) Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 90/667/EEC 72/461/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) Lards Product to be derived from Fresh meat, Farmed and wild game with Yes (1 ) for animal health indicated previously. No co- minglement. Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs. (4) (4) Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Public Health None None 3 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Public Health [Medicines Act & Meat Act 1981 Health Act 1956] Apiculture - not for human consumption NE Not evaluated Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs Still to be addressed. BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. None Animal Health NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Public Health None None Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 72/462/EEC Yes(1) Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 pts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC Notified to WTO Yes (3) Public Health None None Manure Animal Health NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Public Health None None Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Public Health 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Frog's legs Animal Health NE Not evaluated Public Health 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated NE Not evaluated 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Public Health 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 on v9 Egg products Animal Health Public Health 92/118/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated 92/118/EEC NE Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Not evaluated Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Public Health 92/118/EEC Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 0 NE Not evaluated BSE refer miscellaneous certification provisions (4) (4) Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Meat Act & Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 supervision Definitions Necessity for regular veterinary inspections on farms Still to be addressed. For "serious infectious disease" and epizootic" EC to confirm Water 80/778/EEC Yes(1) Meat Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Meat Act 1981 80/778/EEC Yes (1 ) EC to evaluate new NZ proposal for water system 1/1/97 A Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex 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 Residue Monitoring - Red meat species 86/469/EEC Yes(1) Meat Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Food Act 1981 Meat Act 1981 86/469/EEC Yes(1) - Other species NE Not evaluated - Standards (T> NE Not evaluated (currently outside scope of agreement) Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. NE Not evaluated NE Not evaluated - (currentlly outside scope of agreement) Still to be addressed. Still to be addressed. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex Horizontal issues ' Issue Premises listings Competent authority to recommend listing. Certification Compliance Still require lists currently Consistency of required information Modification to existing certificates Principles of Health marking Resolution/transparency Linkage to audit process Action Still to be addressed Still to be addressed Still to be addressed NZ has requested. EC to consider Still to be addressed Still to be addressed 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) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex Miscellaneous certification provisions; footnote (4) Attestations are to appear on the Public or Animal health certificate. Issue IBR Certification provisions 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 Disease 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 Commission Decision 93/24/EEC. This attestation will appear on the health certificate. BSE - For Bovines only. For Low incidence BSE countries - OIE rules apply For High incidence BSE countries NZ acknowledges Commission Decision 96/239/EC. 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 sanitary stamps Salmonella c7> The Directive 94/36/EEC prescribes the colours that could be used for sanitary stamps. 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. Annex V a) b) c) Not Evaluated, Still evaluating, Yes (3), Yes (2) and No = Existing trade conditions apply in the interim. For the EC; Animal and animal products must be eligible for intracommunity trade, unless otherwise indicated in the text of annex V. For definitions of abbreviations refer Glossary at the end of this annex ANNEX VI — GUIDELINES ON PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AUDIT For the purposes of this appendix, 'audit' means assessment of performance. General principles 1. 1. " 1. 2. 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. 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. The frequency of 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. 2. 5. 2. 6. 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; 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; 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. 6^ 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. &G 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 the findings of 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. ^ ANNEX VII 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 exporting Party's legislation]" Decision 96/XX/EC)]. Specifically, in accordance with [ insert * Delete as appropriate b) c) Equivalence agreed in principle - minor issues to be resolved. Refer Yes (2), Annex V; 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. G* ANNEX V1I1 — FRONTIER CHECKS AND INSPECTION FEES FRONTIER CHECKS ON CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS Type of Frontier check 1. Documentary Both Parties will perform documentary checks 2. Physical checks Live animals Semen/Embryos/Ova Animal Products for Human Consumption 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. Rate 100% 100% 10% 2 % 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 Type of Frontier check Animal Products not for human consumption Rate 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 consumption (bulked) 100 % for the first 6 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. 3o B I INSPECTION FEES 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) b) Animal product consignment inspections NZ$ 57. 40 per consignment Live animals either Direct clearance of animal NZ$ 28. 70 per consignment or Veterinary inspection of animal at transitional (quarantine) facility NZ$96. 10 (per hour) 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 =M 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] ^ <e ANNEX X CONTACT POINTS For New Zealand The Administrator MAP Regulatory Authority Ministry of Agriculture PO Box 2526 Wellington NEW ZEALAND Phone: (64)4 474 4100 Fax: (64) 4 474 4240 other important contacts Chief Veterinary Officer (64)4 474 4100 Phone: (64) 4 474 4240 Fax: Chief Meat Veterinary Officer Phone: Fax: (64)4 474 4100 (64) 4 474 4240 Chief Dairy Officer Phone: Fax: (64)4 474 4100 (64) 4 474 4240 Food Nutrition Manager Phone: Fax: (64) 4 496 2000 (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: Fax: (32)2 296 3314 (32) 2 296 4286 other important contacts: The Director, Office of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection and Control Phone: Fax: (32)2 295 3120 (32)2 295 7518 The Head of Unit, DG VI. B. II. 2 Veterinary and Zootechnical Legislation Phone: Fax: (32)2 295 3143 (32)2 295 3144 ^3 ISSNÛ254-1475 COM(96) 532 final DOCUMENTS EN 03 05 11 10 Catalogue number : CB-CO-96-538-EN-C ISBN 92-78-10620-8 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg ^