Following the consultation that closed on 28 April 2023, MPI has issued the final import health standard along with the guidance document and risk management proposal.
Zoo Rhinoceroses – Import health standard [PDF, 342 KB]
Guidance document [PDF, 324 KB]
Risk management proposal [PDF, 458 KB]
From 31 March to 28 April 2023, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) sought comments on a proposed new import health standard (IHS) for zoo rhinoceroses. The new IHS will replaced 2 existing import health standards for white rhinoceroses.
The IHS specifies the biosecurity requirements that must be met when importing zoo rhinoceroses.
Full details are in the consultation documents.
Draft Import Health Standard: Zoo Rhinoceroses [PDF, 448 KB]
Draft Risk Management Proposal: Zoo Rhinoceroses [PDF, 498 KB]
Draft Guidance Document: Zoo Rhinoceroses [PDF, 406 KB]
NZL 711 - SPS notification - Import health standard Zoo Rhinoceroses [PDF, 94 KB]
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