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2024-05: European Union regulatory requirements for sampling and unannounced audits

Date of issue:  04 July 2024Date of effect: 04 July 2024Reference Number: IAN 2024-05AttentionOrganic approved certifying bodiesPurposeTo communicate the minimum regulatory requirements for sampling and unannounced audits of certified organic operators by organic approved…

04 July 2024 - Last modified

2021-40: 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: 13 October 2021Date of effect: From 1 January 2022Reference Number: MAA2021-40 (Dairy), MAA2021-21 (Seafood), MAA2021-15 (NPG)Related: MAA2021-38 (Dairy), MAA2021-20 (Seafood), MAA2021-14 (NPG)Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative…

11 October 2024 - Last modified

Australian Government actions

Australia remains free from the highly contagious strain of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) (specifically clade 2.3.4.4b) that continues to spread overseas.This strain has caused illness and death in poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas. If it reaches Australia, this disease would have…

12 December 2024 - Last modified

Snapshot of Australian water markets

Most Australian water markets are highly localised, involving trade between users within a single river catchment. A key exception is the southern Murray-Darling Basin where the high degree of hydrological connectivity allows water to be traded between river systems and across state boundaries…

12 January 2023 - Last modified

Australian Biosecurity Awards - Education

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture VictoriaTogether, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture Victoria have made a significant contribution to reducing aquatic biosecurity risks through their Junior Marine Biosecurity Officer program. Launched in May 2024, the month-long initiative…

25 November 2024 - Last modified

Weeds exotic to Australia

Australia is fortunate to be free from many weeds that may harm Australia’s primary industries and environment. To help protect Australia from the negative effects of exotic threats, you need to know…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

Animal health

The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) and Biosecurity Animal Division facilitate the development of national policies and strategies and the provision of scientific advice to minimise the potential impacts of diseases on Australia’s animal health. Popular topics Rabbit Haemorrhagic…

20 October 2023 - Last modified