tigerlily
30th September 2007, 09:00 AM
found the answer!!!
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/node/7067#9.4
9.4 DRIED HERBS, SPICES, ROOTS & BEVERAGES, ETC.
There are no certification or inspection requirements for the following commercially manufactured or produced goods:
* ground herbs and spices
* ground, rubbed and chopped spices
* Byron Flavour Fresh Dehydrated Herbs
The following requirements are for dried (non-ground) herbs, spices, beverages etc (including mixtures):
Commodity Requirements
Ajwain seed
(Carum copticum) Seeds Inspection
Allspice Dried unripe fruits No certification or inspection requirements
Angelica (Angelica gigas) Dried root Inspection
Anise Pods/seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Bay leaves Dried leaves Inspection
Basil Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Caraway Seeds Inspection
Cardamom, green or black Pods/seeds Inspection
Cassava Dried Root Inspection
Chilli Dried fruit/flaked Inspection
Cloves Dried flower buds No certification or inspection requirements
Celery Dried leaves/seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Chamomile Dried leaves/flowers No certification or inspection requirements
Chicory Seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Cinnamon Sticks/Bark Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Citrus Products (Includes genera Citrus, Fortunella & Poncirus). Citrus peel - dehyrated and not preserved For all consignments containing more than 5% of peel:
PC with an AD:
PC with an additional declaration that "citrus canker (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri or X. campestris pv citri) does not exist in the country or state of origin."
OR
No PC and upon arrival: heat treat at 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 8 continuous hours (8 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature), provided suitable facilities are available.
Citrus peel - preserved and in a shelf stable form, glazed, in brine, in syrup, or in sealed infusion bags (not hand tied) No certification or inspection requirements
Citrus dried leaves PC with an AD:
Citrus Dried leaves require a PC with an additional declaration that "citrus canker (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri or X. campestris pv citri) does not exist in the country or state of origin."
Inspection
OR
No PC and upon arrival: heat treat at 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 8 continuous hours (8 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature), provided suitable facilities are available.
Cocoa Whole beans Inspection, or import permit directing to a transitional facility for processing
Coffee Granulated or Ground No certification or inspection requirements
Whole beans, decaffeinated or roasted No certification or inspection requirements
Whole beans, green Inspection, or import permit directing to a transitional facility for processing
Coriander Seeds Inspection
Cumin Seeds Inspection
Curry (Murraya spp) Dried leaves Inspection
Dill Seeds Inspection
Dried leaf tips No certification or inspection requirements
Fennel Seeds Inspection
Fenugreek Seeds Inspection
Galangal Dried rhizome Inspection
Ginger Crystallized No certification or inspection requirements
In brine or syrup No certification or inspection requirements
Whole Inspection
Ginseng Dried root and sliced form Inspection
See 1.1.1 and CITES regulations http://www.cites.org/(offsite link to www.cites.org)
Juniper (Juniper communis) Dried berries Inspection
Kava Dried Root Inspection
Lemon grass Dried leaves Inspection
Liquorice Dried root Inspection
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Dried leaves Inspection
Lovage Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Lycium (Lycium chinense) Dried berries Inspection
Mace Dried whole (aril) No certification or inspection requirements
Marjoram Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Mint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Mustard Seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Nutmeg Seeds Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Oregano Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Paprika Powdered form No certification or inspection requirements
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Pepper, back, white and green (Piper, Capsicum spp. and Zanthoxylum piperitum (Sichuan/Szechwan) pepper) Dried fruits Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Pepper, pink (Schinus terebinthifolius) Dried fruits PC with Treatment section recorded as follows:
"Heat treatment at a minimum of 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 15 continuous hours to destroy viability (15 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature) OR Autoclave at 118oC for 30 minutes at 100 Kpa OR Steam treatment at a minimum of 90oC for at least 4 minutes"
OR
No PC and upon arrival: Treat as per section 4.5.2
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Peppermint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Pimento Dried fruits No certification or inspection requirements
Rosemary Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Saffron Dried Stamens No certification or inspection requirements
Sage Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Savory Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Seaweed Dried No certification or inspection requirements
Spearmint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Tamarind Compressed block of pulp with or without seeds Inspection
Tea Common tea - dried leaves (Camellia sinensis) No certification or inspection requirements
Herbal (in sealed infusion bags, not hand tied) No certification or inspection requirements
Herbal (not in sealed infusion bags) Tea NOT containing seed or Citrus dried leaves Inspection
Tea containing Citrus dried leaves See "Citrus Products" above
Tea containing seed See http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/plants/standards/155-02-05.pdf(pdf) (2346 Kb)
Kombucha tea No certification or inspection requirements
Thyme Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Turmeric Tubers Inspection
Vanilla Pods Inspection
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/node/7067#9.4
9.4 DRIED HERBS, SPICES, ROOTS & BEVERAGES, ETC.
There are no certification or inspection requirements for the following commercially manufactured or produced goods:
* ground herbs and spices
* ground, rubbed and chopped spices
* Byron Flavour Fresh Dehydrated Herbs
The following requirements are for dried (non-ground) herbs, spices, beverages etc (including mixtures):
Commodity Requirements
Ajwain seed
(Carum copticum) Seeds Inspection
Allspice Dried unripe fruits No certification or inspection requirements
Angelica (Angelica gigas) Dried root Inspection
Anise Pods/seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Bay leaves Dried leaves Inspection
Basil Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Caraway Seeds Inspection
Cardamom, green or black Pods/seeds Inspection
Cassava Dried Root Inspection
Chilli Dried fruit/flaked Inspection
Cloves Dried flower buds No certification or inspection requirements
Celery Dried leaves/seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Chamomile Dried leaves/flowers No certification or inspection requirements
Chicory Seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Cinnamon Sticks/Bark Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Citrus Products (Includes genera Citrus, Fortunella & Poncirus). Citrus peel - dehyrated and not preserved For all consignments containing more than 5% of peel:
PC with an AD:
PC with an additional declaration that "citrus canker (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri or X. campestris pv citri) does not exist in the country or state of origin."
OR
No PC and upon arrival: heat treat at 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 8 continuous hours (8 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature), provided suitable facilities are available.
Citrus peel - preserved and in a shelf stable form, glazed, in brine, in syrup, or in sealed infusion bags (not hand tied) No certification or inspection requirements
Citrus dried leaves PC with an AD:
Citrus Dried leaves require a PC with an additional declaration that "citrus canker (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri or X. campestris pv citri) does not exist in the country or state of origin."
Inspection
OR
No PC and upon arrival: heat treat at 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 8 continuous hours (8 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature), provided suitable facilities are available.
Cocoa Whole beans Inspection, or import permit directing to a transitional facility for processing
Coffee Granulated or Ground No certification or inspection requirements
Whole beans, decaffeinated or roasted No certification or inspection requirements
Whole beans, green Inspection, or import permit directing to a transitional facility for processing
Coriander Seeds Inspection
Cumin Seeds Inspection
Curry (Murraya spp) Dried leaves Inspection
Dill Seeds Inspection
Dried leaf tips No certification or inspection requirements
Fennel Seeds Inspection
Fenugreek Seeds Inspection
Galangal Dried rhizome Inspection
Ginger Crystallized No certification or inspection requirements
In brine or syrup No certification or inspection requirements
Whole Inspection
Ginseng Dried root and sliced form Inspection
See 1.1.1 and CITES regulations http://www.cites.org/(offsite link to www.cites.org)
Juniper (Juniper communis) Dried berries Inspection
Kava Dried Root Inspection
Lemon grass Dried leaves Inspection
Liquorice Dried root Inspection
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Dried leaves Inspection
Lovage Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Lycium (Lycium chinense) Dried berries Inspection
Mace Dried whole (aril) No certification or inspection requirements
Marjoram Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Mint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Mustard Seeds No certification or inspection requirements
Nutmeg Seeds Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Oregano Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Paprika Powdered form No certification or inspection requirements
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Pepper, back, white and green (Piper, Capsicum spp. and Zanthoxylum piperitum (Sichuan/Szechwan) pepper) Dried fruits Inspection
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Pepper, pink (Schinus terebinthifolius) Dried fruits PC with Treatment section recorded as follows:
"Heat treatment at a minimum of 85oC at least 40% RH for at least 15 continuous hours to destroy viability (15 continuous hours to begin only when the middle of the stack has attained the minimum temperature) OR Autoclave at 118oC for 30 minutes at 100 Kpa OR Steam treatment at a minimum of 90oC for at least 4 minutes"
OR
No PC and upon arrival: Treat as per section 4.5.2
See NZFSA requirements http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/imported-food/high-risk/index.htm(offsite link to www.nzfsa.govt.nz)
Peppermint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Pimento Dried fruits No certification or inspection requirements
Rosemary Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Saffron Dried Stamens No certification or inspection requirements
Sage Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Savory Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Seaweed Dried No certification or inspection requirements
Spearmint Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Tamarind Compressed block of pulp with or without seeds Inspection
Tea Common tea - dried leaves (Camellia sinensis) No certification or inspection requirements
Herbal (in sealed infusion bags, not hand tied) No certification or inspection requirements
Herbal (not in sealed infusion bags) Tea NOT containing seed or Citrus dried leaves Inspection
Tea containing Citrus dried leaves See "Citrus Products" above
Tea containing seed See http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/plants/standards/155-02-05.pdf(pdf) (2346 Kb)
Kombucha tea No certification or inspection requirements
Thyme Dried leaves No certification or inspection requirements
Turmeric Tubers Inspection
Vanilla Pods Inspection