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A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions.
Risk analysisWhen…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, December 2021
If you would like to import goods not covered in the Goods Determination, you must apply for an import permit. The permit must be granted before your goods leave the Australian mainland.
To apply for an import permit, you can access…
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7 December 2017 Who does this notice affect? Importers of permitted vegetable seeds and pure peat consignments.What has changed?Since 29 August 2016, pure peat and permitted vegetable seeds have been…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, August 2019
This guide may be used by importers in developing a Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) to support an application for a permit to import fresh cut flowers and foliage into Australia. An SCMS is used to describe the control…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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9 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are awaiting outcomes of biosecurity assessments during this planned maintenance period.
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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24 September 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of relevance to importers, customs brokers and agents, exporters of live fish and other seafood, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s Approved Arrangements (classes 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3…
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1 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are awaiting outcomes of biosecurity assessments during this planned maintenance period.
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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The Gulf Standards Organisation (GSO) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has published a technical regulation that recognises extended shelf-life for chilled vacuum-packed red meat. This recommends that all GCC members bring their regulations for the shelf-life of chilled, vacuum-packed red meat…
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The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force (EIF) on 31 May 2023.
A-UKFTA eliminated tariffs on many Australian seafood products at EIF, including finfish and rock lobster (Table 1). Remaining seafood tariffs will be phased out and eliminated completely by 1…
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