Holding orders for imported food
We apply and publish holding orders for imported food that:
- we believe poses a serious risk to human health
- has failed inspection or we think it’s reasonable to believe that it would fail.
Holding orders are legal instruments issued under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.
Holding orders ensure future consignments (same product, producer and country of origin) of a food are referred for inspection to verify compliance and safety.
Holding orders for failing food
We apply a holding order for imported food:
- that has failed inspection
- if there are reasonable grounds to believe that it would fail an inspection.
We ensure future consignments of this food are inspected under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Holding orders apply until a history of compliance to the IFIS is demonstrated. This is usually after five consecutive passes or two years from the holding order implementation date.
This table shows the current holding orders we’ve applied each month.
Monthly holding orders
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June 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15952 | Canned yellow peaches | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15960 | Frozen sesbania flowers | June 2020 | PDF (174 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15963 | Lemon soft drink | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15969 | Pickled turnip | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15985 | Urad dal (black lentils) | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15986 | Tomato sauce | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 16015 | Lotus root | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 16023 | Fresh onion flowers | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 16028 | Fresh garlic roots | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 16032 | Rice cake | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 16037 | Preserved bean curd | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 16048 | Preserved chilli bean curd | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 16061 | Grated coconut | June 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
May 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15860 | Brown sultanas | May 2020 | PDF (473 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15870 | Seasoned vinegar | May 2020 | PDF (57 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
| 15875 | Mixed fruit jam | May 2020 | PDF (56 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
| 15876 | Instant mix drink powder | May 2020 | PDF (148 KB), DOCX (62 KB) |
| 15877 | Fresh mango | May 2020 | PDF (465 KB), DOCX (82 KB) |
| 15880 | Cereal | May 2020 | PDF (465 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15884 | Mini rice balls | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (47 KB) |
| 15894 | Fresh oranges | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15899 | Dried longan pulp | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15905 | Dried hawthorn fruit | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15906 | Chinese dates | May 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| 15917 | Seasoned pollock roe | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15932 | Roasted betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15939 | Betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15957 | Betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15954 | Betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15955 | Betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (48 KB) |
| 15927 | Betel nut | May 2020 | PDF (84 KB), DOCX (52 KB) |
| 15882 | Bean curd | May 2020 | PDF (63 KB), DOCX (57 KB) |
| 15883 | Bean curd | May 2020 | PDF (63 KB), DOCX (57 KB) |
| REC20013 | Soboro bread | May 2020 | PDF (162 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| REC20014 | Soboro bread | May 2020 | PDF (172 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
| REC20015 | Soboro bread | May 2020 | PDF (165 KB), DOCX (85 KB) |
April 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15795 | Black eyed beans | April 2020 | PDF (517 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15797 | Red chillies | April 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15806 | Seedless tamarind | April 2020 | PDF (53 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15819 | Long bean | April 2020 | PDF (474 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15822 | Seasoned vinegar ponzu | April 2020 | PDF (474 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15828 | Pickled plum | April 2020 | PDF (469 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15833 | Pickled olives | April 2020 | PDF (473 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15845 | Wheat flour | April 2020 | PDF (478 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15852 | Soy milk | April 2020 | PDF (463 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15853 | Frozen strawberries | April 2020 | PDF (473 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15861 | Jelly powder – various flavours | April 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15863 | Strawberry puree concentrate | April 2020 | PDF (475 KB), DOCX (81 KB) |
| REC20009 | Soboro bread | April 2020 | PDF (167 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
| REC20010 | Soboro bread | April 2020 | PDF (167 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
| REC20011 | Enoki mushrooms (fresh) | April 2020 | PDF (165 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
| REC20012 | Enoki mushrooms (fresh) | April 2020 | PDF (165 KB), DOCX (63 KB) |
March 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15720 | Cereal | March 2020 | PDF (50 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15721 | Peaches | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15730 | Mouth freshener | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15731 | Strawberries | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15734 | Dried longan meat | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15757 | Pickle juice | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15759 | Chana dhal | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15768 | Okra | March 2020 | PDF (50 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15769 | Coffee | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15773 | Whole Indian beans | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15777 | Seasoning | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15784 | Dietary supplement | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15793 | Fruit blend | March 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
February 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15660 | Jelly | February 2020 | PDF (50 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15661 | Pasta | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15663 | Preserved fruit | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15664 | Vegetable – spinach leaves | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15671 | Fruit jam | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15674 | Fruit – Plum | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15675 | Canned white peaches halves | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15683 | Catfish (dried) | February 2020 | PDF (50 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15688 | USA blackeyes (bean seeds) | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15691 | Sweet soy sauce | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15716 | Coconut | February 2020 | PDF (49 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
January 2020
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15619 | Fresh betel leaves | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15625 | Frozen basa steaks | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15627 | Chinese spinach | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15631 | Frozen soft shell crab | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15636 | Preserved plums | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15646 | Raspberry juice concentrate | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| 15647 | Frozen soft shell crab | January 2020 | PDF (46 KB), DOCX (61 KB) |
| REC20003 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (444 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| REC20004 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (459 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| REC20005 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (455 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| REC20006 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (434 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| REC20007 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (450 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| REC20008 | Fish snack | January 2020 | PDF (457 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
December 2019
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15529 | Frozen Magur tray (fish) | December 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15537 | Durian (fruit) | December 2019 | PDF (48 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15538 | Dragon fruit | December 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15539 | Toor Dal (peas) | December 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15544 | Supari slice, supari sali, supari whole | December 2019 | PDF (431 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15564 | Elderberry concentrate | December 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
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November 2019
| Holding order number | Product description | Date (month and year) | Holding order Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15460 | Sliced pickled turnips | November 2019 | PDF (154 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15479 | Preserved salted peaches | November 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15480 | Preserved plums | November 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15481 | Fresh (Longans) | November 2019 | PDF (48 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15482 | Margarine | November 2019 | PDF (47 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15486 | Frozen purple corn | November 2019 | PDF (154 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15489 | Frozen durian | November 2019 | PDF (48 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15495 | Cereal | November 2019 | PDF (48 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15519 | Qasuri Methi fenugreek leaves (retail) | November 2019 | PDF (469 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15520 | Vegetable Ivy Gourd | November 2019 | PDF (50 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
| 15521 | Strawberry IQF Whole | November 2019 | PDF (464 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
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Revocations for failing food
We revoke holding orders on failing food when a history of compliance is demonstrated. The instrument revoking these is published monthly.
Monthly revocations
May 2020
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
Instruments revoking a holding order May 2020 PDF  |
2 | 606 KB |
Instruments revoking a holding order May 2020 DOCX  |
2 | 61 KB |
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April 2020
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order April 2020 PDF |
2 | 678 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order April 2020 DOCX |
2 | 60 KB |
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March 2020
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order March 2020 PDF |
1 | 458 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order March 2020 DOCX |
2 | 59 KB |
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February 2020
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order February 2020 PDF |
1 | 458 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order February 2020 DOCX |
2 | 59 KB |
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January 2020
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order January 2020 PDF |
9 | 391 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order January 2020 DOCX |
9 | 100 KB |
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December 2019
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order December 2019 PDF |
2 | 574 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order December 2019 DOCX |
2 | 81 KB |
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November 2019
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments revoking a holding order November 2019 PDF |
2 | 640 KB |
| Instruments revoking a holding order November 2019 DOCX |
2 | 82 KB |
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Holding orders for food that poses a serious risk to human health
We can apply holding orders to an imported food on the basis there are reasonable grounds for believing the food may pose a serious risk to human health. This holding order is active for 28 days and can be extended until we receive assurances from the exporting country that future imports are safe.
This table shows holding orders for food that poses a serious risk to human health.
| Holding order number | Product description | Reasonable grounds | Date applied (month and year) | Holding order Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19001 | Salted manila clams | Association with hepatitis A outbreak | May 2020 | PDF (172 KB), DOCX (84 KB) |
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Revocations for food that poses a serious risk to human health
We revoke holding orders applied to food that poses a serious risk to human health when we receive assurances from the exporting country that future imports are safe.
There are currently no holding order revocations for food that poses a serious risk to human health.