Update – October 2023
Revised document and review of submissions released
The consultation is closed.
The revised list of generic inputs in the Organic Export Requirements: Organic Production Rules (OER: OPR) has been published for organic exporters and for all operators in the export supply chain.
The revised document is:
Organic Export Requirement: Organic Production Rules (OER: OPR) [PDF, 1017 KB]
This Requirement took full effect on 2 October 2023. The new requirement can be implemented by operators whenever appropriate with approval from their recognised agencies.
The summary of submissions from the public consultation held from 17 November to 15 December 2022 and target consultation held from 19 June to 7 July 2023 is also finalised.
Review of submissions [PDF, 245 KB]
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us on organics@mpi.govt.nz
Summary of changes
Introduction
- Clarified guidance on compliance with other applicable legislative and administrative programmes
(Various)
- Added 'where relevant' to 'brand names' throughout the OER: OPR to improve clarity as not all products may have brand names
- Clarified where the requirements of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act 1997 apply
1.1.5 Application
- Clarified the products that are not covered by this OER: OPR
1.2 Definitions
- Added definition for beach cast seaweed
- Reworked definition for wild harvest to remove mention of beach cast seaweed
- Added definition for fishing permit
- Added definition for licensed fish receiver
2.3.7 Algae Guidance box
- Clarified where the requirements for beach cast seaweed can be found within this OER: OPR
3.2.3 Soil Fertility
- Clarified that beach cast seaweed may be used for soil fertility, and set conditions around its use
3.3 Wild Harvest Guidance box
- Clarified where the requirements for beach cast seaweed can be found within this OER: OPR
3.4.7 Feed
- Clarified technical requirements for using beach cast seaweed in livestock feed
3.4.7 Feed Guidance box
- Added Guidance box to explain the term 'fit for purpose' as it relates to beach cast seaweed
3.4.8 Health Management
- Clarified the conditions for using beach cast seaweed products for disease prevention and management
- Corrected error concerning the maximum number of courses of veterinary medicines permitted per year for animals before reconversion is required
3.4.8 Health Management Guidance box
- Added guidance to explain the term 'fit for purpose' as it relates to beach cast seaweed
3.6.12(4) Specific rules for land-based aquaculture facilities
- Corrected a numbering error to include clause (4)i)
3.7 Algae production Guidance box
- Clarified where the criteria for using beach cast seaweed can be found with this OER: OPR
(Various)
- Standardised column heading terms across all tables
Schedule 1: Fertilisers & Soil Conditioners
- Clarified the criteria for using beach cast seaweed
- Clarified the criteria for using beach cast seaweed to make seaweed products
Schedule 3 Table 3.1.2: Other Feed Materials
- Added beach cast seaweed as a feed material and set conditions for its use
