23 July 2019

Target Evaluation Update
Getting ready for the BMSB season  

Tēnā koutou katoa

BMSB season approaches. The season remains defined as cargo/containers:

• leaving the target country of origin on or after 1 September and
• arriving in NZ on or before 30 April.

MPI has made significant changes to 2 key import health standards:

1. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment (parts) (VMP) Import Health Standard
   • Guidance document for VMP
2. Sea Containers (Seaco) from all Countries 
   • Guidance document for Seaco

We will be communicating again to outline some key changes.

Stay in touch

Biosecurity New Zealand will be communicating to all our stakeholders about these changes, make sure you’re signed up to get the latest:

• Subscribe to MPI media releases, consultations, and ‘See Contain Report’
• Subscribe to BorderSpace

Got a BMSB specific enquiry?

Email Bmsb@mpi.govt.nz
We will respond to you within 2 working days

Got a specific lodgement enquiry?

Email target evaluation at Tecargo@mpi.govt.nz
We will respond to you within 3 working days

Find previous updates on our website.