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2021-48: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue:  3 December 2021 Date of effect:  1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 48 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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2021-28: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 3 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 28 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council,…
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IFN 06-21 - Changes to the inspection of some imported food

Date of effect: 01 December 2021 Attention Importers and brokers acting on behalf of importers. Purpose To advise importers and brokers that the Imported Food Control Order 2019 was amended on 01  December 2021. Key points We have amended the Imported Food Control Order 2019 (the Order…
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Indonesia’s food consumption and trade: will domestic reform keep up with demand?

Authors: Kevin Burns, Shujia (Charlie) Qin and Trish Gleeson Source: Indonesia-Australia Commercial Cattle Breeding program (IACCB) Introduction Indonesia’s trade ties with Australia are longstanding. However, Indonesia’s previously strong growth in…
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Indicator 1.3b: Native forest and plantations of indigenous timber species which have genetic resource conservation mechanisms in place (2024)

This indicator uses the coverage and implementation of formal genetic resource conservation mechanisms as a measure of the degree to which timber species genetic resources are managed and conserved.This is Key information for Indicator 1.3b, published October 2024.Key pointsThere are 129 tree…
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Indicator 1.1c: Area of forest in protected area categories (2024)

This indicator uses the area and proportion of forest ecosystems reserved through formal and informal processes as a measure of the emphasis placed by society on the preservation of representative ecosystems as a strategy to conserve biodiversity.This is the Key information for Indicator 1.1c,…
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Indicator 7.1a: Extent to which the legal framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024)

This indicator outlines the support that the legal system gives to the sustainable management of forests. A legal system that ensures transparency and public participation in policy and decision-making processes supports the continuous improvements in sustainable forest management.Key information…
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Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)

Scientific name: Capripoxvirus About LSD This disease causes cattle and water buffalo to become severely unwell. Milk production in animals with LSD is significantly impacted. LSD may also cause cows to abort their young. Countries with an LSD outbreak loose access to global markets. LSD is…
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Giant African snail (GAS)

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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Banana skipper butterfly

Scientific name: Erionota thrax About banana skipper butterfly The banana skipper butterfly lays its eggs on the leaves of banana plants. The eggs hatch in 5-6 days and grow into caterpillars before maturing into…
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