How to import food into New Zealand Getting clearance for your food (updated)

To import food into New Zealand (NZ) you need to get clearance from both NZ Customs and MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries). For some food you will need to provide extra proof that it is safe for NZ plants and animals and for people to eat. This guidance will help you understand the full process and give more detail about what you need to do to get Food Safety Clearance.