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3.108. (...) The MRAs with China and Chinese Taipei were signed in 2016 and 2020, respectively, and cover the recognition of the certification of organic products. As at January 2022, the former was not yet operational but its implementation was ongoing.

Box 3.2 Conformity assessments and related MRAs signed by New Zealand, 2022
China: New Zealand has two MRS with China:
• (...)
• one providing for mutual recognition of the certification of organic products.

Box 3.2 Conformity assessments and related MRAs signed by New Zealand, 2022
Chinese Taipei: New Zealand has two MRAs with Chinese Taipei:
• (...)
• one providing for mutual recognition of the certification of organic products.

3.111. Imported and locally produced food must meet label requirements under the Food Act 2014 and the Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Code (Section 3.3.4). Information on food labels must in general include a date marking for sale, a lot identification, a New Zealand or Australian name and business address, a description of the good, an ingredients list and their content (in percentage), a nutrition information panel, use and storage directions, allergens declarations, and warning and advisory statements. A number of food products are subject to specific requirements including genetically modified food, food for infants, fish, alcoholic drinks (including wine), irradiated food, and food containing hemp seeds.

3.112. New Zealand also has six Consumer Information Standards (CIS) Regulations with labelling information requirements for clothing (care, country of origin, and fibre content), used motor vehicles, water efficiency, and the origin of food [68]. The CIS Regulations for water efficiency and food origin were adopted during the review period, in 2017 and 2021, respectively. The CIS Regulations for water efficiency applies to water-using equipment (e.g. washing machines and dishwashers), and requires labels to include information on their water consumption. (...) [68] (...) Consumer Information Standards (Fibre Content Labelling) Regulations 2000, Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2008, Consumer Information Standards (Water Efficiency) Regulations 2017, (...)

3.116. A National Policy Direction for Pest Management (NPD) was adopted and implemented in 2015. It provides for the development of instruments and measures that prevent, reduce, or eliminate the adverse effects of harmful organisms on the economy, the environment, and human health. (...)

3.117. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), through its various units, has the lead role in biosecurity protection, including to prevent outbreaks of pests and diseases in New Zealand. Biosecurity New Zealand was established in 2018 (Section 4.1). Its purpose is to prevent the spread of harmful organisms. It is in charge of managing compliance at the border as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur. (...)

3.118. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has an established structure of charges for services it provides to individuals and companies in relation to, inter alia, biosecurity inspections and standards development. This also covers charges on importers for biosecurity clearance of imported goods and other related activities at the border. (...)

3.119. Under the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response (GIA), New Zealand maintains a collaborative framework between the MPI and industries (including all major horticultural, aquaculture, and livestock sector groups) for improving New Zealand's biosecurity. GIA participants co-invest to better manage pests and diseases that could damage New Zealand's primary industries, economy, and environment. (...)

3.123. In addition to the relevant provisions under the Food Act 2014, including the requirement to meet the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, imported and domestically produced foods must also meet applicable requirements under the Biosecurity Act 1993, (...)