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This is part of a process to draft and review ANZSDPs by scientific experts, managed through a set of standardised procedures.
1. Background
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) National Laboratory Task Group, with administrative support from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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Chemicals subject to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions
On 18 August 2004, Australia became a party to two international agreements relating to the trade of certain hazardous chemicals. These agreements are the:
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Rotterdam…
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5 April 2012
Purpose
To remind industry that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection.
Background
Overseas plant…
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We support egg exporters to access markets overseas, but other government agencies and industry groups also have a role in exporting from Australia.
If you are involved in exporting eggs or egg products, you are responsible for understanding your regulatory obligations.
There are a range of…
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February 2016
This factsheet outlines the risk based approach the department is taking to managing imported cargo and its associated biosecurity risks.
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Imported cargo compliance - targeted operations and…
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3.1 Natural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places
3.2 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places…
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Review of the Current Testing Protocols for Imported Seafood Products by Food Science Australia, February 2010
1. Overarching Recommendation: A Mix of Risk Management Options
‘AQIS should implement…
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Swill feeding is when food scraps are fed to pigs. This practice can cause and spread emergency animal diseases. Diseases like foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. In Australia we use laws…
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Date of issue: 16 June 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Previous advice: MAA2020-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and…
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