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This work program was a key initiative in strengthening biosecurity surveillance and analysis which was funded through the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.
An operational review of plant, animal and biological import conditions to protect Australia’s biosecurity status and maintain our…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA 2024-18AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export establishmentsExporters, AEPI and NEXDOC…
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01 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for the export of bananas, capsicum, papaya and sweetcorn under the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan).Summary of changes and key…
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14 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with importing containers and break bulk goods into Australia including Country Action List (CAL) goods that require a mandatory on wharf biosecurity inspection prior to movement. This includes customs brokers, importers and…
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OverviewPhysical processing or disturbance of the commodity that also kills or removes pests.Examples include juicing, crushing, or peeling for horticultural produce; milling, grinding or turning for stored grain; or debarking, trimming, or wood chipping for wood and wood products.Demonstrating…
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25 July 2025Attention Accredited Veterinarians (AAVs) Purpose To inform Australian Accredited Veterinarians (AAVs) and industry stakeholders that the department is continuing the AAV auditing program on an ongoing basis. Key Points Further to EAN – 2023-9, the…
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Over the next decade, we’ll continue to face complex biosecurity control challenges. We need to innovate to prepare for this future. This is how we’ll work together to improve and transform our biosecurity system.
Do you have a bright or innovative idea that could improve our Biosecurity system?…
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If you manufacture, process or store food products other than those specified as an 'Article 7' product, you will need to self-register your business with China through the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system. These products are described under Article 9 of Decree 248…
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19 January 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes).
What has changed?
Due to the ongoing and…
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17 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that changes to the Export Control (Plants and Plant Product) Rules 2020 (Plant Rules) will commence on 1 January 2022, including requirements for third-party authorised officers (AOs) to video record bulk vessel inspections…
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