Latest News and Updates

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from Phytos, including industry updates, research initiatives and market access and trade news.

July 1, 2024
Phytosanitary certificates to Malaysia
July 1, 2024

Phytosanitary certificates to Malaysia

From 1 August 2024 onwards, MPI will not approve phytosanitary certificates if the approval date is after export date (as per documentation i.e., Bill of Lading).

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June 1, 2024
Phytos news and work updates – June 2024
June 1, 2024

Phytos news and work updates – June 2024

Topics include NZ forest industry delegation to China, Debarking response to increased pest interceptions, India recommencement plan, Korea consultation on Methyl bromide shipments and FPEC meeting.

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December 20, 2023
Phytos news and work update – December 2024
December 20, 2023

Phytos news and work update – December 2024

Topics include India recommencement plan, China market access assurance, Debarking response to increased pest interceptions, Industry contingency planning and Genera’s resource consent (Port of Tauranga).

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December 19, 2023
Phytos welcomes two new Board Members
December 19, 2023

Phytos welcomes two new Board Members

Phytos would like to welcome both Robert Henare (Ngāti Hine) and Hazel Honour to the Board as new members. Robert was nominated by Nga Pou a Tane for the Phytos Board seat allocated to ‘Maori economic interests’. Robert holds a number of roles involving exporting, timber and trade. Hazel represents ‘forest owners who export’ and is currently Manager, Operations & Investment Analytics at New Forests.

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December 4, 2023
Updated OAP for log exports
December 4, 2023

Updated OAP for log exports

Following the debarking review the updated Official Assurance Programme (OAP) for log exports v1.3 is now available.

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November 14, 2023
Update to India Forestry ICPR - Fumigation on arrival for logs in ship holds
November 14, 2023

Update to India Forestry ICPR - Fumigation on arrival for logs in ship holds

This email is to advise you that the India forestry ICPR has been updated to reflect new information for methyl bromide fumigation of logs in ship holds on arrival in India, in lieu of treatment prior to export.

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September 18, 2023
Update to India forestry ICPR - Fumigation on arrival for logs in ship holds
September 18, 2023

Update to India forestry ICPR - Fumigation on arrival for logs in ship holds

The India forestry ICPR has been updated to extend the option for methyl bromide fumigation of logs in ship holds on arrival, in lieu of treatment prior to export between the period 15 September 2023 – 31 October 2023.

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September 19, 2023
Indian market access delegation
September 19, 2023

Indian market access delegation

A 50 strong business delegation recently accompanied Minister O’Connor to New Delhi with the aim of strengthening relationships for the next phase of trade and export growth.

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July 13, 2023
Logs to India – ICPR Update
July 13, 2023

Logs to India – ICPR Update

MPI have recently updated the Importing Countries Phytosanitary Requirements (ICPR) for India

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June 1, 2023
New name, new look
June 1, 2023

New name, new look

Phytos is delighted to go live with our new name and new look

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May 1, 2023
Successful Indian delegation visit
May 1, 2023

Successful Indian delegation visit

With the support of Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other industry representatives, Phytos was pleased to host three government officials from India during February. The purpose of the visit was to continue exploring solutions to the recommencement of New Zealand’s wood fibre trade with India.

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April 25, 2023
Special General Meeting Update
April 25, 2023

Special General Meeting Update

Phytos recently held a Special General Meeting on 20 April. The purpose of the meeting included resolving the society’s new constitution and levy. The meeting also provided an update on our current work programme, priorities, and new name, ‘Phytos’.

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