Kia ora Sharna

 

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the
Act), received by the Ministry of Health on 26 October 2025. You
requested:

 

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), I am writing to
request full access to all official information held by the Ministry of
Health relating to:

FLUORIDE SUPPLY CHAIN
1. Authority & Purpose
This request is made to obtain complete disclosure of all aspects of
fluoride chemicals used in public water supplies in New Zealand inclusing
all [District/Region]. The purpose is to identify all suppliers,
transporters, contractors, decision-makers, environmental oversight, and
safety compliance, leaving no element undisclosed.
2. Information Requested
A. Supply & Production
1. Identify the factory/facility where the fluoride chemicals supplied to
New Zealand water systems are produced, including location, operator, and
production process. Include all applicable laws, regulations, licenses,
and international standards governing manufacture.
2. Identify all upstream raw material suppliers, including chemical
sources such as phosphate rock suppliers, and any subcontracted labs or
blending facilities.
3. Provide the full chemical composition, including chemical names,
chemical formulae, and concentrations of all fluoride compounds added to
the public water supply.
4. Provide all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), production records, and
toxicology studies related to the fluoride chemicals supplied.
5. Provide details of any chemical by-products, waste, or residues
generated during production, storage, transport, or dosing, including
their environmental and human health impacts.
6. Disclose all corporate entities, owners, and shareholders that profit
from the manufacture or sale of fluoride chemicals in New Zealand.
7. Clarify whether New Zealand currently manufactures fluoride chemicals
domestically, imports ready-made fluoride chemicals, or both, including
details of manufacturers and import sources.
B. Transport & Logistics
8. List all companies involved in transporting fluoride chemicals from
production sites to distributors, councils, and water treatment
facilities. Include freight, shipping, and air transport entities.
9. Provide shipping manifests, including transport schedules, storage
conditions, and handling protocols (personal driver details may be
redacted).
10. Include all applicable laws, licenses, and regulatory frameworks under
which these transporters operate, particularly regarding hazardous
substances.
C. Contractors & Distribution
11. Identify all contractors, consultants, and water treatment personnel
who handle, dose, or monitor fluoride chemicals.
12. Provide full contract details, including terms of service, duration,
performance bonds, insurance coverage, and any professional certifications
required.
13. Disclose all corporate structures, shareholders, and profit
arrangements related to these contractors.
D. Policy & Decision-Makers
14. List all individuals, boards, committees, and advisers who approve or
recommend fluoride use in New Zealand, including councils, Ministry of
Health, and public health associations.
15. Include all corporate affiliations, financial interests, and advisory
bodies that influence decisions regarding fluoride.
E. Compliance, Oversight & Safety
16. Provide copies of all risk assessments, environmental impact
statements, monitoring reports, and internal or external evaluations
regarding fluoride safety, dosing, and public health.
17. Provide documentation of regulatory compliance, inspections, or audits
by government or third-party authorities.
18. Disclose any incidents, complaints, or breaches relating to fluoride
chemical safety, handling, or dosing.
F. Global Precedents & Case Studies
19. Provide documented information on countries that have ceased or
restricted water fluoridation, including Germany, Sweden, Japan,
Netherlands, Finland, Israel, Hungary, and the United States (Utah).
20. Include international case law, peer-reviewed studies, legal
decisions, or environmental assessments showing health or environmental
risks, chemical by-products, or public health outcomes linked to fluoride.
21. Provide references to any policy or scientific evidence considered
when approving or maintaining fluoridation in New Zealand
 

 

The reference number for your request is H2025074650. As required under
the Act, the Ministry will endeavour to respond to your request no later
than 20 working days after the day your request was
received: [1]http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/

 

If you have any queries related to this request, please do not hesitate to
get in touch ([2][email address]).

 

 

Ngā mihi 
 
  

OIA Services Team

Ministry of Health  | Manatū Hauora 

M[3]inistry of Health information releases 

 

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