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4 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Australian registered (AUST R) human therapeutics and medicines imported under tariff 3002.41.00.01 -- Vaccines for human medicine (AUST R human vaccines).What has changed?The department is expanding the Compliance Based…
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We are responsible for reducing the risk of the introduction of exotic pests or diseases that may affect our agricultural and horticultural industries, and our unique environment. This page provides information about importing fertiliser, to ensure that the risk of introducing an exotic pest or…
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By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp
At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia.
Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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There are significant biosecurity risks associated with the use of imported biological goods in non-laboratory animals, such as chickens, sheep and cattle.
Non-laboratory animals, as defined by the department, are all animal species other than guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rodents and…
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Fact sheets and information herein reflect current legislation and policy with respect to the Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme.What is Accreditation?Accreditation is a formal, third party endorsement by a national accreditation body of an organisation’s competence, credibility,…
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This page provides web links to databases which contain information on the Plant Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) established in Australia and some export markets for industries supported by the National Residue Survey (NRS).Below this is a section for contract laboratory use, with a link to the list…
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Authors: Andrew Duver and Shujia (Charlie) Qin
Aerial view of Outback Cattle mustering featuring herd of livestock cows and bulls in drought and dusty area. Ready for auction and cattle yards.
Source: Shutterstock.com
Trade agreements play a major role in enabling competitiveness and…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, May 2020
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
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Risk food tests
We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer…
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Invasive species are a key threat to Australia’s biodiversity. They are damaging to Australia’s unique ecosystems, as well as to the agriculture sector. The highest-risk exotic invasive species have been identified and compiled into the Australia’s Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). The…
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Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
(Host Government - Netherlands)
The Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food (CCCF) establishes and endorses permitted maximum levels or guideline levels for contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed.
It also prepares priority lists…
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