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Minister of Agriculture & Agro-Based Industry
MOA’s main objective is to serve as the governmental overseer in preventing pest entry and release, diseases as well as to protect national industry interest in zoonotic, food and health of human, plants and animals from contamination. Read More »

July 29, 2010
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Netherlands

Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science
Division(s) within the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Advisory Council For Science and Technology Policy (AWT)
AWT works alongside the General Energy Council (GWE) as a combined consultative organization Read More »

August 3, 2010
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New Zealand

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Division(s) within MAF with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Biosecurity New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand is the division within MAF charged with leadership of the New Zealand biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, Read More »

August 3, 2010
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Norway

Ministry of Defense
Division(s) within the MOD with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Department of Defence Policy and Long-Term Planning
The Department of Defence Policy and Long-Term Planning is responsible for strategic analysis, the development of long-term defence policy and overall planning for the defence sector. Read More »

July 23, 2010
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