New AIR Container Biosecurity Requirements.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has reviewed and consulted on the Import Health Standard: Air Containers from All Countries (the IHS). The amendments proposed were in response to changing scientific knowledge and commercial practices.
The revised standard is due to come into force on 5 April 2018. Stakeholders (airlines, airline service providers) have until 5 April 2018 to satisfy MPI that the requirements of the IHS are being met.
The IHS requires importers (airlines, airline agents and airline service providers) to:
- Provide a manifest for those air containers carrying freight
- ensure all air containers and packaging are clean and free from biosecurity pests and contaminants by adopting a method listed in the IHS; and
- report any findings of biosecurity pests and contaminants against (listed in schedule 2 of the IHS) to MPI.
MPI methods to ensure air containers are clean of biosecurity pests and contaminants are:
- confirmation from an accredited person unloading an air container; or
- confirmation that the air container has been through a MPI approved system (like an offshore system prior to arrival to New Zealand); or
- making arrangements for an air container to be inspected by an inspector.
A person unloading air containers can become an accredited person through attending and passing the MPI “ AIR Sea Container” approved training provided by SPS Biosecurity.
Last course before the effects take place: 3rd April 2018.
For future courses please register your interest with our team: training@dgm.co.nz
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