Plant Pass, the new multisector plant production biosecurity scheme, was formally launched on 16 May. The new scheme is a systematic approach to biosecurity risk management in plant nurseries, adding producer certification based on how plants are produced.
Watch the Plant Pass launch video
Plant Pass is the result of three years or work by industry groups. It is one of similar industry certification schemes already operating in Australia, Britain, Europe, and the United States. It is being funded and organised jointly by MPI and primary sector industry bodies through the Government Industry Agreement (GIA).
“Plant producers play a crucial role in New Zealand’s biosecurity system and we value this opportunity to work in partnership with other agencies, councils and plant industry bodies on this proactive certification programme,” says Stuart Anderson, Biosecurity New Zealand’s Deputy Director-General.
For more information, visit https://www.plantpass.org.nz/. To see the list of Plant Pass certified and registered nurseries click below.