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New plant export certification standards

The Plant Exports Certification Review of the MPI standards governing New Zealand's export phytosanitary certification is complete. Revised standards are effective from 1 June 2015. Refer to the implementation guide for more about the transition from the current 2006 standards to the new 2015 revised standards.

Read about the review, transitioning to the new standards and guidance for MPI-approved organisations

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Plant export certification standards

New standards from 1 June 2015

After consultation with the horticultural, forestry and arable sectors, MPI updated the standards for plant export phytosanitary certification. The new standards came into effect on 1 June 2015.

If your organisation wants to become an MPI-Approved Organisation (MAO) then you must meet the requirements of the new 2015 standards.

If you have any questions, contact your independent verification agency (IVA) or email plantexports@mpi.govt.nz.

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Export Certification Standard - Pest Identifier Requirements (Requirements for the recognition of third party suppliers of plant pest identification services)

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Plant Export Certification Standard
Type
Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Law & Policy, Approved Organisations & People, Exporting, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Plants, Plant Products, Seeds for Sowing, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Plant Exports Certification Standards, Grains & Seeds for Sowing
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Export Certification Standard - Pest List Requirements (requirements for the preparation of pest lists) [PDF, 139 KB]

This standard is one of a set of standards that comprise the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) export phytosanitary certification system.

This MPI standard sets out the requirements which must be met by an independent third party Supplier of plant pest identification services, to achieve and maintain recognition status provided by the Director. The obtaining of this status permits the holder to provide plant pest identifications of pests found in New Zealand grown produce where MPI export certification is required.

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Export Certification Standard - Pest List Requirements (requirements for the preparation of pest lists)

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Plant Export Certification Standard
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Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Approved Organisations & People, Law & Policy, Exporting, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Plants, Plant Products, Seeds for Sowing, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Plant Exports Certification Standards, Grains & Seeds for Sowing
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Export Certification Standard - Pest Identifier Requirements (Requirements for the recognition of third party suppliers of plant pest identification services) [PDF, 503 KB]

This standard specifies the requirements and format for the preparation of lists of pests associated with commodities (plants and plant products) intended for export.

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Export Certification Standard - Treatment Supplier Programme

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Plant Export Certification Standard
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Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Approved Organisations & People, Border Clearance, Transitional & Containment Facilities, Exporting, Law & Policy, Fruit & Vegetables, Food, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood Products, Wood Packaging, Plants, Plant Products, Seeds for Sowing, Plant Exports Certification Standards, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Requirements
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Export Certification Standard - Treatment Supplier Programme - Overview and General Requirements [PDF, 576 KB]

Treatment Suppliers Programme - This standard sets out requirements that treatment suppliers seeking approval to operate under a quality management system and a programme of surveillance without direct IVA supervision for all treatments must follow.

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MPI Certification Standard: Assurance System Framework

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Plant Export Certification Standard
Type
Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Packaging
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Framework Standard - What has changed? [PDF, 301 KB]
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MPI Certification Standard: IVA Requirements

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Plant Export Certification Standard
Type
Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products
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IVA Standard - What has changed? [PDF, 327 KB]
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MPI Certification Standard: Organisation Requirements

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Plant Export Certification Standard
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Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Packaging
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Appendix 1: Application for Approval as an MAO [PDF, 125 KB]
Appendix 2: Template contract for approval of an organisation [PDF, 262 KB]
Organisation Requirements Standard - What has changed? [PDF, 328 KB]
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MPI Technical Standard: Audit

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Plant Export Certification Standard
Type
Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Packaging
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Audit Standard - What has changed? [PDF, 274 KB]
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MPI Technical Standard: Certification Mark for Wood Packaging

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Plant Export Certification Standard
Type
Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Packaging, Border Clearance, Transitional & Containment Facilities, Requirements
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Certification mark for wood packaging standard - What has changed? [PDF, 299 KB]
Guidance on compliance of ISPM 15 marks - Guidance [PDF, 951 KB]
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MPI Technical Standard: Phytosanitary Certificates

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Plant Export Certification Standard
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Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Plants, Plant Products, Grains & Seeds for Sowing, Food, Fruit & Vegetables, Grains, Seeds & Nuts, Forest Products, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Packaging
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Phytosanitary Certificate Standard - What has changed? [PDF, 287 KB]
Explanatory guidance document for distinguishing marks on phytosanitary certificates [PDF, 214 KB]
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UNECE Standard for Apples (2011)

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Plant Export Certification Standard
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Plant Export Certification Standard
Subject
Exporting, Fruit & Vegetables

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Standard FFV-50 concerning the marketing and commercial quality control of apples

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