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OverviewComposting: Composting provides an alternative to burning and deep burial that is a biosecure and environmentally sound method of disposal. Further evaluation of this method is required to ensure it is practical and operational in a large animal disease response.Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis has the…
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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.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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28 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries interested in applying to participate in the department’s Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme — including, Biosecurity Industry Participants, Suppliers, Customs Brokers—associated with importing goods that…
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We audit your activity conducted under a Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA). Audits assess that you are meeting the conditions of your FICA.FeesAudit fees are outlined in our charging guidelines.Audit typesWe conduct 3 types of audits.Pre-approval auditWe perform a pre-approval audit before…
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September 2008
Submission to Biosecurity Australia
by NSW Department of Primary Industries
Title: Comments on the draft Import Risk Analysis report for fresh Unshu mandarin fruit from Japan…
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September 23-29 2007Field Visit Report - Ginger Production and Processing in Fiji
Acknowledgement
Vinaka vaka levu to the Director of Quarantine and all staff for their time and effort in making…
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30 June 2017This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that:The import suspension on uncooked prawns will lapse on 6 July 2017.Enhanced import conditions will be implemented on 7 July 2017, to allow…
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Step-by-step guidelines for exporting plants and plant products
As an exporter, you are the person or company responsible for the goods being exported.
We have developed this step-by-step guide, to help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.
This guide is…
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Tim Kane
Key points
Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) supports research, innovation and public education projects that help protect Australia from exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases. Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia, or are under…
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