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Kuwait has extended the shelf-life limit of chilled vacuum-packed beef from 90 days to 120 days.
The extension was applied on 10 November 2022.
This comes after shelf-life extensions by other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia (Table 1). Other Gulf States are also considering…
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Monday, 15 May 2023
Meeting Communiqué
Commonwealth, state, and territory Agriculture Ministers met virtually on Monday 15 May 2023.
Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt welcomed new members the Hon …
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15 May 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that information and engagement forums will be held in preparation for the commencement of the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme on 1 July 2023.
Summary of changes and key points
From 1 July 2023, marine…
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16 May 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from Mexico.
The final report determined that the importation of commercially produced fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus…
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15 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers, customs brokers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What has changed?
This notice provides further information to IAN 02-2023 and IAN 93-2023 by clarifying Australia’…
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15 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required…
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12 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.
Information
Update: The planned infrastructure maintenance for Friday 12 May…
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Australia has hosted the 26th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS26) with delegates from over 60 countries participating to develop principles and guidelines to facilitate trade in safe food.
Wrapping up for another year, CCFICS26…
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Date of issue: 11 May 2023
Date of effect: immediate
Attention
Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Registered export manufacturing establishments
Registered exporters and EDI users
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional office
Purpose…
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Australia hosted and chaired the 26th meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) held from 1 to 5 May in Hobart, Tasmania.
This was the first time a Codex sub-committee has met in a hybrid format that allowed both virtual and physical…
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