Importing animal feeds made from plants

Animal feeds and dietary supplements need to meet specific requirements to enter New Zealand. Requirements vary depending on the type of product and the country of origin. The requirements prevent unwanted diseases and pests from entering New Zealand, and reduce risks to public health, animal welfare and trade.

bags of corn animal feed
Importing feeds of plant origin
Your step-by-step guide to importing processed animal feeds of plant origin.
pigs in a field
Importing unprocessed ingredients
Your step-by-step guide to importing unprocessed animal feed ingredients.

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Legal obligations

Importers of animal feed of plant origin need to meet legal obligations under Acts and standards, including the:

  • import health standard (IHS) for importing processed animal feeds of plant origin
  • Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibitioned Substances) Regulations 2011
  • Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999
  • Biosecurity Act 1993.

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