CES Food DataBase

New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

• Import permits (confirmation of importable items).
• Quarantine required for plant-based and animal-based products.

Review of General Food Standards + Hygiene Standards

• Preparation of raw materials and content, manufacturing process, and ingredient analysis.
• Review of food additive standards (check for compliance with limits)

FTA Preparation of FTA Certificate of Origin

• Review of FTA agreement benefits (high benefit)
• Request FTA Certificate of Origin from the exporter

* Additional review required if RCEP Certificate of Origin is needed.

Compliance with Food Labeling Standards

• Mandatory Labeling Information, Nutrition Facts, Calorie Information
• Confirmation of Warning Phrases for Allergens

Import Food Inspection Submission Documents

• HACCP Certificate, Quarantine Certificate, Sanitary Certificate, List of Ingredients and Contents, Manufacturing Process Diagram, Nutrition Facts, List of Food Additives
• (If necessary) Microbial Test Results and Pesticide Residue Test Results

Import Customs Submission Documents

• Invoice, Packing List, B/L (Bill of Lading), FTA Certificate of Origin

New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

• Document Inspection
• Sampling Inspection (Random Selection)
• Pesticide Residue Inspection (For Agricultural Products)
• Heavy Metal and Allergen Testing

Bonded Area

• Risk Assessment (Safety and Hazard Inspection)
• Corrective Work if Necessary (Supplementing Labeling Requirements)

New Zealand Customs

• Submission of Import Declaration Form
• Application of FTA Agreement Tariff Rates
• Imposition of Customs Duties

After Customs Clearance, Release of Goods

• Inland Transportation