Case Glossary

Cartilaginous fish are defined as members of the taxonomic group Chondrichthyes and include sharks, skates, rays, sawfish and chimaeras (sometimes referred to as ghost sharks).

The removal of organs from the inside of a body (for fish, this does not include the removal of the gills or the head).

Fish maw is the swim bladder, gas bladder or air bladder of a fish which has undergone a drying stage.

Fish meal is made from whole fish and fish products and may also include other marine species included as bycatch. Fish meal is obtained by drying and grinding. Fish meal may take the form of a powder or cake. Fish meal is commonly fed to livestock as a protein supplement.

Fish viscera includes all other internal organs of the fish (other than swim bladders that have been dried).

Goods include:

1. An animal
2. A plant
3. A sample or specimen of a disease agent
4. A pest
5. Mail; and
6. Any other article substance or thing.

Goods does not include ballast water or human remains. It also does not include a conveyance, except in certain circumstances.

The department will assess the application and on the basis of that assessment may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those products.

It should be noted that applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued. The Director of biosecurity or their delegate issues the import permit. You should ensure that an application is submitted for each product type and that the prescribed fee accompanies the import permit application.

The New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone is as defined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The family Salmonidae comprises the following fish whose common English and scientific names are given. Please note other common names may be used to describe these species of the Family Salmonidae.

For the purposes of importation, fish belonging to the genus Plecoglossus will also be included under the definition of salmonid. These fish have a similar biology and lifecycle and carry a significant number of the same diseases as the true members of the family Salmonidae.