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Animal Products Act 1999 comes into force
According to Animal Products Act 1999, only registered exporters can export dairy products (“dairy material” for the purposes of the Animal Products Act 1999). Infant formula is covered by this Act because it is a dairy product. The rules also apply to internet sales of infant formula. -
Agencies move to stop unlawful exports of infant formula
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) begin action to stop unlawful exports of infant formula from New Zealand to enforce the law (Animal Products Act 1999). Those who post or ship infant formula from New Zealand without following the regulations for exporting dairy products then they are operating unlawfully and outside the regulated export supply chain. The offence for exporting infant formula without registration has a penalty. -
International direct mail closed
“International mother” stops international direct mail for infant formula from New Zealand. -
Prices up 30% and suggestions to stock up
Shopping sites operating overseas purchasing on Taobao.com see a ￥40 increase per can in infant formula from New Zealand and suggest customers to stock up. -
Direct mail restored
Several shopping sites operating overseas purchasing on Taobao.com restore direct mail after registration. Prices rise by 10% compared with two months ago.
