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The word halal is Arabic and means ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’ according to Islamic law. For meat and meat products to be recognised as halal, the animal must be slaughtered and processed in accordance with the requirements of Islamic law.Each year, Australia exports over 1 million tonnes of meat and…
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OverviewThe Menu of Measures is a resource developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, to support the assessment and management of phytosanitary risks – that is, risks to the health of plants. It helps users identify a range of potential risk-reducing phytosanitary measures and…
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27 October 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide updated information on the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China, and product labelling requirements for food products exported to China.Key pointsA recording of the Webinar…
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19 July 2010
Why is this import risk analysis (IRA) being undertaken?
Australia is responding to the USA's market access request for fresh stone fruit, dating from 1994. This is part of an agreement between Australia and the USA to consider each country's requests for agricultural exports.…
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An index page for previous and current year Meat Notices—a regular information circular detailing changes to meat industry guidelines.2025 Meat Notices2024 Meat Notices2023 Meat Notices2022 Meat Notices2021 Meat Notices2020 Meat Notices2018 Meat Notices2017 Meat Notices2016 Meat Notices2015 Meat…
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Important: Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ballast Water managementAdvice to the international maritime industry on the upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC).DAFF Biosecurity officers will be conducting joint inspections with AMSA Port State Control officers during the 2025 CIC which…
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Updated May 2025Implementing individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats is a national effort. Information provided through the national Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force is shared to help coordinate the national effort.Australian Capital TerritoryImplementation dates1…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Marwan El Hassan, Nyree Stenekes, Robert Kancans
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There is an increasing expectation that all Australians will play a greater role in supporting Australia’s biosecurity system. A key area for citizen contribution involves general surveillance, that is, harnessing…
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3 April 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant based commodities.
This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that…
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14 December 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise exporters that from 1 March 2021, some plant products destined for India will require a government-issued non-genetically modified (non-GM) certificate.
Summary of changes and key points
Effective 1 March 2021, certain…
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