The obligation
Border information required under the Act must be supplied using a JBMS or another means approved in writing by the Director-General.
Where a requirement by or under the Act is to supply border information to the Ministry, the only ways to comply are by using a JBMS (Joint Border Management System) or another means generally or specifically approved in writing by the Director-General. A person using a JBMS, including by supplying information to Customs or an appointed agency under the Biosecurity Act 1993, must use the form and manner generally approved in writing by the Director-General.
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- Border information required under the Act must be supplied using a JBMS or another means approved in writing by the Director-General.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to supply border information through JBMS is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to supply border information through JBMS is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, Border information required under the Act must be supplied using a JBMS or another means approved in writing by the Director-General.
What changed recently?
Duty to supply border information through JBMS was last updated on 19 October 2026.