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What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Guidance provided at clause 3.1 of the draft import health standard includes a link to a document with information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ onshore verification activities which can be found here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/50872.