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How to register

You can do this online.

Register as an exporter online using RealMe

Alternatively, you can complete one of these forms:

AP1 exporter registration form [PDF, 456 KB]

AP1 exporter registration form [DOCX, 357 KB]

Notes about registering

  • You'll need to pay a registration fee each year.
  • Registration applications are assessed according to requirements set out in section 54 of the Animal Products Act 1999.
  • If you don't register with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), you can use the services of an exporter who is already registered.

Section 54 of the Animal Products Act 1999 – NZ Legislation website

Register of animal product exporters

Questions?

If you have questions about registering as an exporter, email approvals@mpi.govt.nz

Our list of registered exporters

When your application has been processed and approved by MPI, you will be added to our list of registered exporters. This list is available to the public.

Exporters register – animal products, including dairy

If you're exporting organic eggs or products

If you want to export organic eggs or egg products under the Official Organic Assurance Programme (OOAP), you must be registered as both an organics exporter and an animal products exporter. You need to register as an animal products exporter first.

You can register as an organics exporter online or complete the form.

Find out more

The other 4 steps to exporting eggs or egg products

Who to contact

If you have questions about registering as an egg exporter, email exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz

MPI business units