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OverviewPhysical or chemical cleaning to remove pests or sterilise the surface of the commodity.Examples include washing, brushing, waxing, contact steam or a high-pressure air or water spray for horticultural commodities, surface cleaning of shipping containers (see ISPM 41), and surface…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure, published December 2023.1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Methodology for determining the tenure of Australia’s forestsThe method used to determine…
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OverviewProvides the required confidence that pest prevalence is acceptably low within the registered site, when the commodity is vulnerable to infestation.Examples of where an LPPS can be applied include in production or post-production systems where pest prevalence is already expected to be low…
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OverviewProhibiting parts of the commodity that may carry pests.Examples include debarking for wood and wood products, removing leaves, twigs, and other plant parts from horticultural products, and requiring plants for planting to be bare-rooted (with associated soil removed) or traded as dormant…
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Important notice for customers affected by natural disasters1. Make a paymentYou can make a payment using the Department of Agriculture secure online payment service by entering your numerical invoice number when prompted.All active entry consignments related to Agriculture Import…
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Date of issue: 4 January 2018
Attention:
Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council
Organic Federation of Australia
Organic Certifying Organisations
Organic and Biodynamic Exporters
Purpose
This notice provides guidance in responding to unnecessary intentional use, negligent…
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OverviewChemical and physical phytosanitary treatments that kill or inactivate pests in the consignment.Examples include chemical treatments and fumigants, heat or vapour heat treatment, cold storage and irradiation. These are mostly applied post-production.Demonstrating treatment efficacy requires…
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OverviewProvides the required confidence that a target pest does not occur within a designated area, thereby allowing trade to occur from within that area.PFAs are most often used for high-risk pests that are easier to detect and eradicate, and applied to high-value agricultural areas where…
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3 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide updated information on the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China, and product labelling requirements for food products exported to China.
Key points
The advice in this…
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