Description of the NPPO

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• Description of the NPPO

Publication Date

21-07-2017

Last Updated

03-06-2026

Short Description

The Biosecurity Services Division (formerly Quarantine Service) of the Ministry of Agriculture came into effect as of 01 January 2009 following Parliament passing the 2008 Biosecurity Act in September of that same year. Over the years the Biosecurity Services Division has developed its systems and processes and increased the capability of its staff to successfully understand and implement the requirements of the 2008 Act and now the 2025 Biosecurity Regulations. The Biosecurity Service’s mandate is to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests and diseases of plants and animals and facilitate trade into and out of the Cook Islands including the monitoring, surveillance, inspection and management of regulated items entering the Cook Islands.

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Piriariki Maao Director Biosecurity Services Division Email - [email protected]

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