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Current status: Australia’s Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine has determined a policy for the importation of fresh stone fruit from California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington in the United States of America (USA).
The following list contains documents relating to the import risk…
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People have kept a wide variety of animals as pets for companionship and for produce for as long as we have had recorded language.
Keeping a pet has been shown to significantly improve an individual’s quality of life, however, it is important to understand the biosecurity implications of keeping…
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11 October 2018
Who does this notice affect? Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers and master consolidators—associated with importing…
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Review of Japanese encephalitis 2023We have completed our review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, November 2022
For exporters of non-prescribed goods where the importing country requires government certification. Exporters may apply for a government certificate as per section 65 the Export Control Act 2020. All…
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Date of issue: 30 April 2024Date of effect: 30 April 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-02AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilHoney export listed establishmentsExporters NEXDOC usersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and regional…
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17 March 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff. What has changed?As notified on 16 January 2025 (IIAN 13-2025), the department is implementing updates to Australia’s emergency measures for Xylella …
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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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Some food must be imported with a recognised foreign government certificate. The certificate is negotiated under a mandatory government certification arrangement.Foreign governments can apply for a government certification arrangement. These arrangements cover the export of certain foods classified…
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Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage importsThe Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has completed its…
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