Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:51:13 +0000
Subject: Official Information request - Fluoride Supply Chain Information
From: Sovereign sharna <
[FYI request #32674 email]>
To: OIA/LGOIMA requests at Ministry of Health <
[Ministry of Health request email]>
Dear Ministry of Health,
Request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA)
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
Thankypu
Sharna
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