Distribution date: 20 November 2003

This import health standard allows for the importation of biological products destined for laboratory use into New Zealand from all countries. It includes the following safeguards against diseases of concern: If it is not a risk good or a risk good with an acceptable level of risk for use in a laboratory without conditions, then a general permit to import will be issued and the product will be eligible for a biosecurity clearance. If the product is a risk good and has an acceptable level of risk when used under the conditions of a transitional facility, a restricted permit to import will be issued. The product will be directed to a transitional facility approved to MAF Regulatory Authority Standard 154.02.17 Transitional facilities for biological products. If the biological product and its intended use are considered to present a risk to biosecurity in New Zealand, no permit to import will be issued.

Products Covered: Biological products for laboratory use from all countries

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 November 2003

This import health standard allows for the importation of biological products destined for laboratory use into New Zealand from all countries. It includes the following safeguards against diseases of concern: If it is not a risk good or a risk good with an acceptable level of risk for use in a laboratory without conditions, then a general permit to import will be issued and the product will be eligible for a biosecurity clearance. If the product is a risk good and has an acceptable level of risk when used under the conditions of a transitional facility, a restricted permit to import will be issued. The product will be directed to a transitional facility approved to MAF Regulatory Authority Standard 154.02.17 Transitional facilities for biological products. If the biological product and its intended use are considered to present a risk to biosecurity in New Zealand, no permit to import will be issued.

Products Covered: Biological products for laboratory use from all countries

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 November 2003

This Standard establishes the tolerances, action levels and guideline levels for chemical environmental contaminants, pesticides and veterinary products (antibiotics).

Products Covered: Chapter 3 of the Central American Tariff System (SAC), with regard to chemical environmental contaminants, pesticides and veterinary products (antibiotics)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 November 2003

This Standard establishes the tolerances, action levels and guideline levels for chemical environmental contaminants, pesticides and veterinary products (antibiotics).

Products Covered: Chapter 3 of the Central American Tariff System (SAC), with regard to chemical environmental contaminants, pesticides and veterinary products (antibiotics)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2003

The list of hazardous substances annexed to Notification of Ministry of Industry Re: List of Hazardous Substances B.E. 2538 (1995) is amended to classify: 1) Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide and Dibenzoyl Peroxide as hazardous substance Type 3 in List A 2) Used electronic and electrical equipment and bituminous as hazardous substance Type 3 in List B Those who produce, import, export or have in possession must obtain a licence or registration.

Products Covered: Hazardous substances (HS Chapter 29, ICS: 13.030.30, 71.060, 71.080 and 75.140)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2003

The list of hazardous substances annexed to Notification of Ministry of Industry Re: List of Hazardous Substances B.E. 2538 (1995) is amended to classify: 1) Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide and Dibenzoyl Peroxide as hazardous substance Type 3 in List A 2) Used electronic and electrical equipment and bituminous as hazardous substance Type 3 in List B Those who produce, import, export or have in possession must obtain a licence or registration.

Products Covered: Hazardous substances (HS Chapter 29, ICS: 13.030.30, 71.060, 71.080 and 75.140)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 October 2003

Products Covered: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless of iron (not cast iron) or steel (HS 7304); Other tubes & pipes of iron or steel external diameter 406.4mm or more welded rivets (HS 7305); Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron or steel (not 7305) (HS 7306)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 October 2003

Products Covered: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless of iron (not cast iron) or steel (HS 7304); Other tubes & pipes of iron or steel external diameter 406.4mm or more welded rivets (HS 7305); Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron or steel (not 7305) (HS 7306)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 October 2003

Provides that the active substances mentioned in Annex I of the draft Decision are not included in the positive Community list and the Member States have to withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing these active substances.

Products Covered: Numerous active substances, chemical principles and micro-organisms used as Plant Protection Products (PPP). ICS: 65.100 "Pesticides and other agrochemicals".

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 October 2003

Provides that the active substances mentioned in Annex I of the draft Decision are not included in the positive Community list and the Member States have to withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing these active substances.

Products Covered: Numerous active substances, chemical principles and micro-organisms used as Plant Protection Products (PPP). ICS: 65.100 "Pesticides and other agrochemicals".

Regulation Type: Regular notification