Imported food inspection data
When food is inspected under the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS), it may be subject to analytical testing for particular hazards, depending on how the food is classified under the IFIS.
The data presented in the reports on inspection activity has been compiled from the results of inspection activity on imported food consignments under the IFIS.
Australian food statistics
This data reflects department inspection activity only and does not relate to the number of consignments imported or the volume of imports as each consignment can vary in the quantities imported. Information on the volumes of trade can be found in the Australian food statistics publications.
Goods imported from New Zealand
Australian food statistics indicates that most imported food is sourced from New Zealand. However, under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement, most food from New Zealand is not subject to inspection at the border under the IFIS. Some of the foods classified as 'risk food' are subject to inspection. Therefore, the inspection activity on food from New Zealand is low compared to actual imports from New Zealand. The Australian food statistics publications contain more information about food imported from New Zealand.
Imported food inspection data
The data used in these reports refers to entries, lines and test results for consignments of food referred by the Department of Home Affairs to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for inspection at the rates specified in the IFIS. The results presented in these reports are only for those lines where an inspection or inspection and analysis under the IFIS occurred. Consignments of food that are not referred to or inspected under the IFIS are not included in these reports.
The IFIS is one part of the Australian food regulatory system, with imported food subject to post-border food regulation in each state and territory.
12-monthly reports
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2019
- January to December 2019 PDF
[874 KB, 16 pages]
- January to December 2019 DOCX
[1.08 MB, 16 pages]
2018
- January to December 2018 PDF
[1.53 MB, 24 pages]
- January to December 2018 DOCX
[1.37 MB, 24 pages]
2017
- January to December 2017 PDF
[1.43 MB, 30 pages]
- January to December 2017 DOCX
[1.21 MB, 30 pages]
6-monthly reports
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2016
- July to December 2016 PDF
[2.0 MB, 32 pages]
- July to December 2016 DOCX
[609 KB, 32 pages]
- January to June 2016 PDF
[1.09 MB, 27 pages]
- January to June 2016 DOCX
[668 KB, 27 pages]
2015
- July to December 2015 PDF
[1.09 MB, 24 pages]
- July to December 2015 DOCX
[668 KB, 24 pages]
- January to June 2015 PDF
[1.09 MB, 26 pages]
- January to June 2015 DOCX
[668 KB, 26 pages]
2014
- July to December 2014
PDF [1.24 MB, 27 pages]
- July to December 2014 DOCX
[624 KB, 27 pages]
- January to June 2014 PDF
[1.4 MB, 27 pages]
- January to June 2014 DOCX
[4.3 MB, 27 pages]
2013
- July to December 2013 PDF
[1 MB, 22 pages]
- July to December 2013 DOCX
[4.5 MB, 22 pages]
*Amended July 2014 – Page 8, Table 6 ‘Compliance of oysters ex Korea/Japan, originally reported as 4 passes (100% compliance). Corrected to show 1 pass, 3 fails (25% compliance). No other data in the report has been affected. - January to June 2013 PDF
[1 MB, 22 pages]
- January to June 2013 DOCX
[4.5 MB, 22 pages]
2012
- January to June 2012 PDF
[566 KB, 22 pages]
- January to June 2012 DOCX
[170 KB, 22 pages]
*Amended November 2013. Complete report – Report published in November 2012 under-reported the amount of testing conducted during January 2012 to June 2012.
- July to December 2012 PDF
[566 KB, 26 pages]
- July to December 2012 DOCX
[168 KB, 26 pages]
*Amended November 2013. Complete report – Report published in May 2013 under-reported the amount of testing conducted during July 2012 to December 2012.
2011
- July 2011 to December 2011 PDF
[941 KB, 26 pages]
- July 2011 to December 2011 DOCX
[176 KB, 26 pages]
- January to June 2011 PDF
[401 KB, 24 pages]
- January to June 2011 DOCX
[165 KB, 24 pages]
2010
- July to December 2010 PDF
[649 KB, 22 pages]
- July to December 2010 DOCX
[751 KB, 22 pages]
- January to June 2010 PDF
[420 KB, 25 pages]
- January to June 2010 DOCX
[423 KB, 25 pages]
2009
- July to December 2009 PDF
[355 KB, 24 pages]
- July to December 2009 DOCX
[542 KB, 24 pages]
- January to June 2009 PDF
[353 KB, 22 pages]
- January to June 2009 DOCX
[541 KB, 22 pages]
2008 and older
- July 2008 to December 2008 PDF
[353 KB, 22 pages]
- July 2008 to December 2008 DOCX
[541 KB, 22 pages]
- January 2008 to June 2008 PDF
[353 KB, 26 pages]
- January 2008 to June 2008 DOCX
[541 KB, 26 pages]
- July 2007 to December 2007 PDF
[353 KB, 22 pages]
- July 2007 to December 2007 DOCX
[541 KB, 22 pages]
- July 2006 to June 2007 PDF
[353 KB, 24 pages]
- July 2006 to June 2007 DOCX
[541 KB, 24 pages]