Rendered animal products

MPI helps ensure rendered animal products for export comply with all the requirements of our overseas customers.

Your step-by-step guide to exporting rendered animal products.

Find the Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMARs) for specific countries or markets.

Exporter responsibilities

When exporting products from New Zealand you're responsible for:

ensuring your products meet relevant New Zealand standards
complying with the destination country's legislation and eligibility requirements
reporting non-conformances to MPI – for example, if your products are no longer fit for their intended purpose or are refused entry by the destination country
keeping the right records.

If you have questions about exporting rendered animal products, email info@mpi.govt.nz.

Last reviewed: 05 Mar 2015