Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Import health standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing
WTO code |
G/SPS/N/NZL/764 |
Date notice |
13/03/2024 |
Notice type |
Regular |
Title |
Import health standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing |
Summary |
This notification relates to amendments to the import health standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing following public consultation that involve:
• requiring maize grain imported into New Zealand to be dried to a moisture content of 14% or less before export;
• removing 11 regulated pests for the Zea mays pest list, along with the requirements to those pest;
• removing phytosanitary measures for three regulated pests for import of hulled Cannabis sativa seeds;
• expanding issuance authority for sampling certificates.
This amendment will facilitate trade of Zea mays and hulled Cannabis sativa seeds, provide new trade opportunities, and reduce the costs for importers.
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Product |
Grain and seeds for consumption, feed, and processing |
Country |
New Zealand |
File attach:
NNZL764.pdf
Orther Notice: