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Why does clause 2.1 in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption not specify harvesting method, packhouse hygiene standards, or waste handling, given New Zealand growers face stricter requirements domestically?

Answered Question 35691 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why does clause 2.1 in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption not specify harvesting method, packhouse hygiene standards, or waste handling, given New Zealand growers face stricter requirements domestically?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Clause 2.1 should be read together with the definition of commercial production methods in Schedule 1: Definitions of the draft import health standard. The draft import health standard can be found here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71598-Import-Health-Standard-Fresh-Blueberries-Vaccinium-spp.-for-Human-Consumption-Draft.