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The application to import biological material consists of the following sections:
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Importer details
Enter the name, street address, telephone number, facsimile number and email address of the person or organisation importing the goods into Australia. In the space provided, enter…
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This page provides guidance on how to import biological materials including foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines.
Import conditions/is a permit required
You can use the departnment's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)to determine if the product you want to import…
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Import ProceduresHow do I know if I need an import permit?Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). This database lists the Biosecurity conditions under which various commodities may be imported into Australia. If an import permit is required, or if any other specific conditions…
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General requirementsImporters must have an import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to bring veterinary vaccines into Australia. Import permit applications must be submitted to the department via the Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON), with all…
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This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import the following products:Veterinary therapeutics and medicinesTopical therapeutic washesVeterinary semen extendersVeterinary therapeutics and medicines are used to: prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease or…
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There are significant biosecurity risks associated with the use of imported biological goods in non-laboratory animals, such as chickens, sheep and cattle.
Non-laboratory animals, as defined by the department, are all animal species other than guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rodents and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry registers facilities as approved offshore treatment providers for irradiation treatments.Treatment providers that have demonstrated their capacity to meet the minimum registration and compliance requirements under the scheme will be listed as…
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Imports must be accompanied by a valid pre-shipment treatment certificate issued by a registered ETO treatment provider.
Example of a Valid Pre-Shipment Treatment Certificate (Issued on Approval) PDF [299 KB, 1 page]
Example of a Valid Pre-Shipment Treatment…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry registers facilities as approved pre-border biosecurity treatment providers for ethylene oxide (ETO) treatments.Consignments treated by approved pre-border ETO treatment providers must meet all import conditions and permit requirements. These…
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Pre-border biosecurityThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s approach to biosecurity incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing biosecurity risks.Biosecurity measures have been established to prevent the arrival and establishment of exotic pests and…
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