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2021-48: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue:  3 December 2021 Date of effect:  1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 48 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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2021-28: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 3 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 28 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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Poor destination habitat

OverviewOnly approving imports to areas that are unfavourable for the establishment of the pest.Examples include allowing imports to specific ports where the climate is unsuitable for the pest, or where facilities are designed to manage pest establishment risks (e.g. ports with concrete pads for…
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South America: an emerging competitor for Australia's beef industry

​​Authors: Matthew Hyde, Sally Thorpe, Adrian Waring, Brian Moir and Caroline Gunning-Trant. South American land use. Market access the key to beef export growth The growth in beef exports from South America since 2000 has mainly stemmed from improved market access, allowing the region to…
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Hitchhiker pest program

We are building a stronger biosecurity system to protect Australia from the increasing risk of hitchhiker pests in sea containers and goods. Some examples of hitchhiker pests. Top left khapra beetle, top right spotted lanternfly, bottom left giant African…
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IFN 02-25: Public engagement on changes to regulatory charges for biosecurity and imported food activities

21 February 2025AttentionStakeholders in the import industries including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, compliance agreement holders and biosecurity industry participants.PurposeTo advise stakeholders that public engagement on changes to regulatory charges for biosecurity and…
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Prevent escape

OverviewThe likelihood of entry is reduced by physically preventing the introduction and release of pests in the importing jurisdiction.Examples include requirements for the consignment to remain sealed in the importing jurisdiction until inspected and cleared, or for secure packaging to be used…
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Australian Animal Welfare Strategy News

Your connection to the AAWSKeep up to date with the latest news on the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. Subscribe to receive the next edition of The AAWS Connection.Media releases13 December 2024 – Ag Ministers endorse milestone National Statement on Animal Welfare08 March 2024 –…
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Forms for exporting livestock

Here are the forms if you need to:export livestockbecome an accredited veterinarianregister an establishment to prepare livestock for exportapply for an exemption related to livestock exports.Livestock exporterUse these application forms for:export licencesapproved arrangementsapproved export…
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Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators (SAF)

The Australian Government has invested $40.7 million in a national network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, funded through the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT).The facilitators will connect farmers, landholders, community groups and agriculture…
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