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Equivalence decisions and reporting - 2017
Reports of biosecurity clearance decisions issued under section 27(3) of the Biosecurity Act 1993. The decisions relate to biosecurity clearances issued under the equivalence provisions of an import health standard. Information in some reports has been redacted for commercially sensitive reasons.
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Quarter four report (2017)
Note: Some information has been redacted for commercially sensitive reasons.
| Authorising Biosecurity Act 1993 Section | CTO Direction Number | Nature of non-compliance with requirements in an applicable import health standard (IHS) | Reasons for giving clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130002 [PDF, 41 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-NPP-HUMAN (section 9.4) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the Herbal tea containing citrus is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130003 [PDF, 416 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in155.02.06 (section 2.2.1.6.a) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Plants ex Costa Rica is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130004 [PDF, 40 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT (section 7.3) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the Horse Feeds is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130010 [PDF, 13 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Sawdust, Woodchips, Wood shavings and Wood wool from All Countries |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the Wood chips and sawdust is given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130012 [PDF, 20 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in 155.02.06 (Clivia schedule) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the Nursery Stock is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130013 [PDF, 594 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-GCFP-PHR (Phaseolus schedule) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Phaseolus beans is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130015 [PDF, 306 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT (section 3.1.6 and 3.2.3) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the stock feeds is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130021 [PDF, 54 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Sawdust, Woodchips, Wood shavings and Wood wool from All Countries |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the chips, staves, and other wood used in wine flavouring is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130022 [PDF, 204 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT (section 7.3) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the PKE stock feed is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20130023 [PDF, 1.7 MB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS Poles, Piles, Rounds and Sleepers from All Countries |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the Wooden Sleepers is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20140024 [PDF, 244 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the animal feed is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20140028 [PDF, 539 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of biscuit meal for animal feed is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20140029 [PDF, 681 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the animal feed is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20140033 [PDF, 665 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the animal feed is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20140034 [PDF, 21 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in MPI.STD.PLANTMATERIAL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the dried tobacco products is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20150039 [PDF, 447 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in 155.02.06 (Malus & Prunus schedules) |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Malus and Prunus from Washington State University (an MPI approved offshore quarantine facility) is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20150045 [PDF, 47 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Fertilisers and Growing Media of Plant Origin |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of processed peat and coco peat products is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20150046 [PDF, 365 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Fertilisers and Growing Media of Plant Origin |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of mushroom casing exported by B.V.B and Topterra is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20150048 [PDF, 534 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Nursery stock |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Malus nursery stock from Washington State University and NFGA Pty Ltd is given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction and where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(b) |
CTOPlants:20160051 [PDF, 47 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Nursery stock |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Malus/Prunus nursery stock from MPI-approved offshore facilities WSU, CFIA, CTIFL or CAV is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTO 20150040 [PDF, 261 KB] |
The goods did not meet the requirements of the IHS |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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To allow pre export treatment with Sulfuryl fluoride 16 g/m3 for 12 hrs at 10°C+ with a 50% end point reading within a maximum post treatment storage time of 96 hours |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20160060 [PDF, 308 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Poles, piles, rounds and sleepers from all countries |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Pinus species imported from a country not listed as free from Fusarium circinatum is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20160067 [PDF, 354 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres- VEHICLE-ALL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of vehicles and machinery from Alaska USA is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20160073 [PDF, 26 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) Vehicle-all |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of caravans and motorhomes from the USA are given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTO Plants:20160074 [PDF, 26 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) Vehicle-all |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of the helicopter and components are given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTO Plants:20160077 [PDF, 29 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) Vehicle-all |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of vehicles, machinery and tyres from the USA are given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20160079 [PDF, 295 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) 152.02 Basil leaves from Fiji |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of fresh basil leaves from the Fiji are given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170001 [PDF, 23 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) BNZ-GCFP-PHR |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Zea maize grain is given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170009A [PDF, 292 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) MPI.STD.SOWTR: Soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay and water. |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of sediment are given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance. |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170007 [PDF, 209 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Fertilisers and Growing Media of Plant Origin |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of raw peat are given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170006 [PDF, 476 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for import health standard (IHS) 155.02.05 Seeds for sowing |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Coriandrum, Helianthus annuus and Zea mays is given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1) |
CTOPlants:20160052 [PDF, 204 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Nursery stock |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Prunus from CTIFL for herbaceous indexing (Chenopodium quinoa and Cucumis sativus) and ELISA or PCR are given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20160070 [PDF, 311 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres- VEHICLE-ALL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of CMX Global Logistics PTY LTD item of machinery, a Komatsu D65 from Tacoma USAis given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170005 [PDF, 244 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres- VEHICLE-ALL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of vehicles and machinery treated with sulfuryl fluoride at 16g/m3 for 12 hours with a minimum dose reading of 8g/m3 at a temperature of 10˚C or greater to achieve at CT of 144 g.h/m3is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170009B [PDF, 214 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres- VEHICLE-ALL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of container (TRLU7167722) treated with Pestigas insecticideis given on this occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170012 [PDF, 402 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Sawdust, Shavings, Wood Chips, and Wool from All Countries – SSCWOOD.IHS |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Sawdust from Tasmania is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170016 [PDF, 31 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and equipment – VEHICLE-ALL IHS |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of Helicopter consignments imported from USA is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170017 [PDF, 474 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Dried and Preserved Plant Material, and Fresh Plant Material for Testing, Analysis or Research –MPI.STD.PLANTMATERIAL |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of reindeer moss by Polarmoss is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170020 [PDF, 107 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS Seeds for Sowing – 155.02.05 |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of eligible species under the Avena, Hordeum and Triticum schedules, imported as seeds for sowing from Canada, UK and the USA is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170023 [PDF, 64 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS Seeds for Sowing – 155.02.05 |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of Capsicum annuum, hybrid excel (C2017/284879) imported from India by South Pacific Seeds Sales (NZ) is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170024 [PDF, 1.2 MB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the IHS for Grains/seeds for Consumption, Feed, or Processing and the Operational Standard PIT-GFP-ISR - IHS BNZ.GCFP.PHR |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of grains/ seeds for consumption, feed or processing in accordance with the following measures, different from those required by Appendix B, Section (f) Seed Analysis Certificate (SAC) in the Operational Standard PIT-GFP-ISR is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction where the inspector concerned is satisfied that there are no circumstances or documents associated with the goods, their importation or the craft on which they were imported which would make it unwise to issue a clearance |
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s.27 (1)(d) |
CTOPlants:20170025 [PDF, 53 KB] |
The goods did not meet requirements in the HIS for Grains/seeds for Consumption, Feed, or Processing and the Operational Standard PIT-GFP-ISR - IHS BNZ.GCFP.PHR |
Biosecurity risk is managed (see the CTO direction for details) |
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Clearance of consignments of whole or split legumes, and listed under section 9.7 of BNZ-NPP-HUMAN, in retail packets of soup mix under 1kg is given on every occasion where the goods meet the CTO direction | |||