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Scientific name: Lissachatina fulica
About GAS
GAS feeds voraciously causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants.
It is a host for rat lungworm which causes meningitis in humans.
This snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive…
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20 January 2025AttentionIndustry stakeholders, including commercial importers and brokers importing consignments of imported food subject to analytical testing under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.PurposeFrom 3 February 2025 the Department Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)…
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15 December 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following apiaceous seed species (including their synonyms) imported for human consumption and sowing purposes:
Anthriscus cerefolium (chervil)
Apium graveolens (…
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1 March 2012
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been advised that an import permit is required for all plant and plant product imports into Vietnam.
To avoid delays in the clearance of plant and plant product consignments exported from Australia, it is recommended…
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Adult spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflyExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Spotted lanternfly adults are up to 2.7 cm long and approximately 1.2 cm wide with large, visually striking wings. A hitchhiker that feeds on the sap of host plants, including economically…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, April 2025This document outlines the department's operational requirements to ensure the suitability of livestock and wild game processed at export-registered establishments for human consumption.This document supplements both the…
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28 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all pet transport companies and importers of cats and/or dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
The department has noticed an increase in microchip numbers being incorrectly recorded on permit applications, RNATT laboratory reports and…
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16 March 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries - including freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers - associated with imported goods and containers.
A reminder to industry
On 2 August 2021, the department implemented the revised version (4.0)…
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If you manufacture, process or store food products listed below (Article 7 products), a verification from the department is required to facilitate registration with China.
For Article 7 products, the department has a limited role to verify information and make verifications for China…
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