Attachment 1 full request.pdf

From:
Sovereign sharna <[FYI request #32674 email]>
Sent:
Sunday, 26 October 2025 12:51 pm
To:
OIA/LGOIMA requests at Ministry of Health
Subject:
Official Information request - Fluoride Supply Chain Information
Categories:
Tracked To Dynamics 365, public health agency
Dear Ministry of Health,
Request under the Oﬃcial Informa on Act 1982 (OIA) Pursuant to the Oﬃcial Informa on Act 1982 (OIA), I am wri ng to request full access to all oﬃcial informa on held by
the Ministry of Health rela ng 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 iden fy all suppliers, transporters, contractors, decision-makers, environmental oversight, and safety compliance, leaving no element undisclosed.
2. Informa on Requested
A. Supply & Produc on
1. Iden fy the factory/facility where the fluoride chemicals supplied to New Zealand water systems are produced, including loca on, operator, and produc on process.
Include all applicable laws, regula ons, licenses, and interna onal standards governing manufacture.
2. Iden fy all upstream raw material suppliers, including chemical sources such as phosphate rock suppliers, and any subcontracted labs or blending facili es.
3. Provide the full chemical composi on, including chemical names, chemical formulae, and concentra ons of all fluoride compounds added to the public water supply.
4. Provide all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), produc on records, and toxicology studies related to the fluoride chemicals supplied.
5. Provide details of any chemical by-products, waste, or residues generated during produc on, storage, transport, or dosing, including their environmental and human health
impacts.
6. Disclose all corporate en
es, 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 domes cally, imports ready-made fluoride chemicals, or both, including details of manufacturers
and import sources.
B. Transport & Logis cs
8. List all companies involved in transpor ng fluoride chemicals from produc on sites to distributors, councils, and water treatment facili es. Include freight, shipping, and air
transport en
es.
9. Provide shipping manifests, including transport schedules, storage condi ons, and handling protocols (personal driver details may be redacted).
10. Include all applicable laws, licenses, and regulatory frameworks under which these transporters operate, par cularly regarding hazardous substances.
C. Contractors & Distribu on
11. Iden fy all contractors, consultants, and water treatment personnel who handle, dose, or monitor fluoride chemicals.
12. Provide full contract details, including terms of service, dura on, performance bonds, insurance coverage, and any professional cer fica ons required.
13. Disclose all corporate structures, shareholders, and profit arrangements related to these contractors.
D. Policy & Decision-Makers
14. List all individuals, boards, commi ees, and advisers who approve or recommend fluoride use in New Zealand, including councils, Ministry of Health, and public health
associa ons.
15. Include all corporate aﬃlia ons, 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 evalua ons regarding fluoride safety, dosing, and
public health.
17. Provide documenta on of regulatory compliance, inspec ons, or audits by government or third-party authori es.
18. Disclose any incidents, complaints, or breaches rela ng to fluoride chemical safety, handling, or dosing.
F. Global Precedents & Case Studies
19. Provide documented informa on on countries that have ceased or restricted water fluorida on, including Germany, Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Finland, Israel, Hungary,
and the United States (Utah).
20. Include interna onal 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 scien fic evidence considered when approving or maintaining fluorida on in New Zealand
Thankypu
Sharna
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