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Date of Issue: 3 February 2011
Date of Effect: Immediate
Country: European Union
Change in testing methodology required for bivalve molluscs exported to the European Union
The European…
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There’s no doubt the bond between handler and detector dog is unbreakable.Our frontline defence has been boosted with a new cohort of handlers, joining our accomplished detector dog program.Six officers successfully completed the intensive training component of their 12-week Detector Dog Handler…
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26 August 2025 Who does this notice affect? Importers of high-risk plant products, other-risk plant products, seeds for sowing and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries – including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry…
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OverviewImports are approved only for specific purposes that limit the likelihood of pest establishment.Examples include only approving import of wood chips for use as biofuel, plants for use under quarantine conditions for scientific purposes, and grains for processing.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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OverviewApproved imports are limited to times of the year when conditions are unfavourable for pest establishment.Examples include restricting imports to certain seasons, or, alternatively, other import requirements may be reduced or removed during those low-risk periods.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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OverviewRequiring physical or chemical modifications to the commodity that make it less vulnerable to infestation.Examples include kiln drying, varnishing or painting of wood and wood products, and designing sea containers to make them less likely to carry pests.Evaluating the efficacy of this…
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OverviewProduction and post-production of the commodity limited to seasonal periods when the target pest is rare or inactive.An example is “winter window” production, where the commodity is grown and exported only during winter when the target pest is inactive.Evaluating the efficacy of this…
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The fifth annual International Day of Plant Health was celebrated on 12 May, with the global theme of the importance of plant health in One Health – an integrated, unifying approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant and environmental health. Plant health is the…
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We may receive information on potential non-compliance with regulations. These come from many sources, including:self-reporting by regulated entitiesExporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) independent audit reportsdepartment intelligencereports from third parties.The core elements of our…
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Date of issue: 14 October 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention
Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Registered export manufacturing establishments
Registered exporters and EDI users
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional office…
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