These Regulations set up a process to ensure that New Zealand butter, cheddar cheese, and cheese for processing to be exported to the European Communities meets the European Communities' tariff quota product requirements. Any person wishing to export these goods to the European Communities must obtain a IMA certificate from the Director General. The Regulations also provide a process for approving quota compliance programmes that are designed to ensure compliance with the European Communities' requirements. The Regulations further provide for fees in respect of: the issuance of IMA certificates; the approval of quota compliance programmes; and verification, inspection and audits.
New Zealand · 2000-06-26