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26 August 2011
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has received notification that India now accepts heat treatment of macadamia nuts for consumption for export, as an…
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Due to favourable crop growing conditions over the past year, food sources for mice are readily available. Access to food may result in a rapid growth of mouse populations and mouse infestations on farms. Be prepared to bait as you sow this year’s crops if mice are active in your paddocks.…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2017The importation of uncooked prawns into Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is currently suspended. This is due to…
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31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?From 31 January 2025, enhanced regulatory measures have been introduced to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in imported…
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30 September 2008
Amended Interim Quarantine Conditions for the Importation of Horses
Following the Australian Government’s response to the Commission of Inquiry into the equine influenza outbreak in…
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13 November 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Indian Plant Protection Organisation has consolidated the list of prohibited weed seeds for plant and plant products imported into India.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Indian Plant Protection Organisation has…
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We regulate the export of organic/bio-dynamic goods from Australia. This ensures that goods:
comply with export laws
meet importing country requirements.
You can find out more in an overview of our regulatory system.
Laws and regulations
Regulation assures our trading partners that our…
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OverviewInfestation risk is reduced through imposing quality specifications on the traded commodity.Examples include not permitting export of cracked, damaged or bruised fruit that have a higher risk of infestation, only permitting movement of healthy plants, and ensuring that sea containers are…
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4 December 2008
Revised emergency measures for the importation of tomato and capsicum fruit from New Zealand
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders that the emergency measures for…
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The department works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy.A list of current activities undertaken across the food regulatory system is maintained on the Australia and New…
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