International consignments
EcogeneTM now offers its complete range of DNA diagnostics to anyone in the world! People outside New Zealand should contact the Facility Manager, Frank Molinia in the first instance to discuss service and sample labelling requirements. Once your samples are ready for shipment and an Air International Courier or flight details (of a person bringing in the shipment on your behalf) has been confirmed, follow these four simple steps to ensure smooth transit and receipt of your samples to us:
- Complete the Test Request Form and enclose with the consignment.
- For biosecurity reasons, samples will be checked once they reach the New Zealand border. To facilitate rapid clearance through Customs you must attach
a copy of the following both inside and outside the consignment:
- A copy of our current MAF permit*
- A letter of authority* that details;
- Email sample details in EcoGene format to our Technical Director, Robyn Howitt.
- Send samples to our delivery address below:
a) Your name/business name and address.
b) Number and type of samples and packaging**. These should be described in accordance with the permit conditions, and especially ensure the consignment contains no contaminants or genetically modified organisms.
c) Date of dispatch, flight number and/or any details from the Airway International Courier that links the samples to the consignment. It is useful to know if the courier service includes transfer of the samples from the airport to our Transitional Facility, or whether we need to arrange a separate courier to pick them up once cleared.
*These are available from the Facility Manager, Frank Molinia.
**Note there are strict regulations for exporting samples that contain dangerous or hazardous substances like ethanol. Couriers like Dangerous Goods International specialise in this service, IATA provides information on packaging of dangerous goods If in doubt discuss whether alternative buffers or packaging can be used for your samples with the Facility Manager, Frank Molinia.
- Attention: Dr Robyn Howitt
- Technical Director
- EcoGeneTM
- 231 Morrin Road, St John's
- Auckland 1072
- NEW ZEALAND