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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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The specifications for Sea Freight Container Inspection Stands (the specifications) outlines the design and maintenance requirements of support structures (stands) for sea freight containers, provided by other premises such as Approved Arrangement sites. It is applicable to stands used by…
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'Cargo containers: biosecurity aspects and procedures' details information on biosecurity requirements for risk management of containers and the cargo and packaging materials they carry. Cargo containers have many potential biosecurity risks including timber pests, soil, plant and animal matter.…
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Before your goods leave the country of origin, they should be packaged and treated to meet the import requirements set by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.To make sure your goods are cleared with minimal delay, follow these steps:Use a clean containerCheck biosecurity risk…
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