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AttentionImporters of cheese, ready-to-eat seafoods and ready-to-eat duck, and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo advise importers that the department will soon commence activities to verify Imported Food Inspection Scheme Importer Declarations.Key pointsThe department will soon commence…
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The department's role in the domestic organic and biodynamic food industryThe department's Agricultural Policy Division is the contact for issues concerning domestic organic policy matters.Certification of organic produce in AustraliaThere is no mandatory requirement for…
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30 May 2025From 14 June 2025 the food safety requirements that apply to food imported for sale into Australia will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).For more information visit Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.Key points:You will be able to search…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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17 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Food importers and brokers acting on behalf of food importers.What has changed?Cases documenting the food safety requirements that apply to food imported into Australia that is intended for sale, were released on 15 June 2025. These are now incorporated into…
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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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5 April 2012
Purpose
To remind industry that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection.
Background
Overseas plant…
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Date issued - 6 April 2006
This Industry Advice Notice is to provide information about important changes to Indonesian phytosanitary requirements.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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There’s been an increase of non-compliance at the national post-entry quarantine facility (PEQ) in Victoria with biosecurity officers detecting imported pets with false laboratory reports and fake vaccination certificates.
Three dogs recently imported to Australia were re-exported after…
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19 December 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) that operate an approved arrangement site and hold approval for class 14.4 rural tailgate inspection.
What has changed?
The department has published an updated Container Inspection Record (CIR) to include an…
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