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The project to include imported food safety requirements in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was completed on 14 June 2025. These requirements will continue to be available on Import requirements by food type for a transition period.Subscribe to our imported food email list to be…
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2 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who currently lodge imported cargo documentation and wish to request an assessment outside of business hours.BackgroundWe continue to undertake all our regulatory activities as efficiently as possible, including actively…
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25 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the import of live cats and dogs (including assistance dogs) from the United Kingdom (UK) to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.What has changed?A…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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Issue Date: 16 May 2003
The Taiwan Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) have agreed to an AQIS request to extend their proposed deadline for acceptance of…
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15 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers, customs brokers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What has changed?
This notice provides further information to IAN 02-2023 and IAN 93-2023 by clarifying Australia’…
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When you are requesting an export permit using the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Export Documentation System, you will need to include details of your product.
Use our code lists to make sure you are entering the correct:
product code
cut code.
Product codes are…
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These notices are intended to provide information and advice for the export seafood industry on general issues related to the export of fish and fish products.Our key stakeholders, including export registered establishments, exporters and approved export permit issuers will be advised via email of…
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The risk management strategies for chemical and mined fertiliser are outlined below:Level 1: Low risk consignmentThe benefits for achieving the Level 1 standard are:minimal intervention by the department at the borderon arrival, the cargo hold does not need to be inspected therefore the discharge…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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