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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.We monitor and test food imported into Australia under our Imported Food…
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Imported food intended for sale is inspected and tested under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).Most food imported from New Zealand is not referred for inspection or testing. New Zealand and Australia have joint food standards allowing food to be imported between the countries without…
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Cattle and sheep exported to United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman in February 2023
August 2023
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Report 233: Independent Observer summary report on MV Al Kuwait in February 2023 (PDF 498 KB)
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31 October 2023Who does this notice affect?Importers, brokers, and biosecurity industry participants who import:Tanned hides and skins from all countriesUntanned or untreated hides and skins from New ZealandDried prawnsBagged marine meal which currently requires testing for animal (other than…
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19 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers and importers who import uncooked pig meat.
Biosecurity industry participants holding an approved arrangement for receipt, storage, and processing of imported pig meat
What has changed?
Effective 2 August 2021, all uncooked imported pig…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for applying fees and charges to industry and the public.Fees and charges are applied for services provided by the department, including:regulatory services, including biosecurity and export certificationrequests for…
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Locust situation December 2025This page summarises the known distribution of locusts during November 2025 and provides a brief outlook to February 2026. Regional information and forecasts are given in the latest Locust Bulletin.Australian Plague Locust (Chortoicetes terminifera)The overall locust…
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Exotic Animal Diseases Bulletin - No.103Compiled by the Disease Preparedness Section of the Chief Veterinary Officer
Equine piroplasmosisOn 11 August 2008, a seven year old Quarter horse in Florida…
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30 March 2021
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The department is providing an update to relevant industry representatives and importers of bulk Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) for in-vitro use, regarding changes to the department’s process for assessing applications to import FBS into Australia.…
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30 April 2019Who does this notice affect?Aircraft operators, airline representatives and stakeholders who are currently engaged in, or intend to engage in, a double catering agreement with the Department…
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