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2024-31: Horticulture Exports Program – Updates to the New Zealand Export Plan

07 June 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of changes to the Export Plan for Fresh Produce from Australia to New Zealand (Export Plan), due to new Import Health Standards by New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).Summary of changes and key pointsThe…
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Conditions for importing live animals into Australia for laboratory research

All imports of live laboratory animals require an import permit. Applications are assessed case-by case. In some instances, import permit applications may need to be referred to external agencies or other government departments for additional expert advice.All species imported for laboratory…
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Australian export documents and certification

The Department of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issues export documentation required by the Ex​port Control Act and the authorities of importing countries. Export documentation verifies that the commodity meets legislated export requirements and the requirements of the…
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Coconut milk drinks

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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BVI3001: Export inspection of empty bulk vessels

Overview This course has been designed for Authorised Officer (AO) candidates wanting to perform inspections of empty bulk vessels that will be used for the export of prescribed goods. Prior to undertaking inspections of empty bulk vessels for export, you must be appropriately trained, deemed…
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Travelling with assistance dogs on a cruise ship

This page contains information to support assistance dog handlers, cruise ship operators and pet transport agents in understanding the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) requirements for assistance dogs to travel on an international cruise vessel (a cruise ship) on a…
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Approved arrangement class 19

Approved arrangement class 19 allows accredited persons to assess documentation and manage biosecurity risk by applying codes. Codes are entered when completing an import declaration in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) or third-party software. Our Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS) then…
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2019-25 - Horticulture Exports Program – Application for accreditation of farms and packhouses for the export of cherries to protocol markets

14 June 2019PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export cherries to protocol…
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2015-26 – Horticulture Exports Program – Export of cherries to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Korea – Applications for export listing of Cherry Orchards, Packhouses and Onshore Treatment Facilities

​​6 July 2015​PurposeTo advise of requirements for export listing for cherry fruit to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Korea by the specified due dates.Key pointsCountries with protocol agreements with…
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2012-08 - Exporter Submission of Heat Stress Risk Assessments (HSRA) to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

​​8 May 2012 Species Livestock Country Where a HSRA is required Relevant to Live Animal Exporters DAFF Biosecurity Staff AQIS Accredited Veterinarians LiveCorp ALEC Purpose To advise exporters of the requirement for submission of a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) to…
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