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China has changed its product registration requirements for cosmetics.
As part of an application, the Chinese Government requires a certificate attesting to the cosmetics being produced according to good manufacturing practices (GMP), in accordance with international standards, from the competent…
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A digital platform to streamline processes and regulations for agricultural exporters has won a 2022 Australian Good Design Award.
Acting Deputy Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Nicola Hinder PSM said the award was recognition of the work the department had put in…
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The honey bee industry is critical to Australia’s agriculture. Bees produce honey and wax as well as pollinate crops. The industry is worth more than $14 billion annually.
Around 70% of honey is produced from our native flora. Skilled commercial beekeepers produce 37,000 tonnes of honey annually.…
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Australia takes a conservative and careful approach to biosecurity management to safeguard the health of Australian people, animals and plants. There are many exotic diseases and pests that could impact on Australia’s economy, environment and way of life. Recent ABARES research found the impact…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry audits export registered establishments to verify the procedures documented in their Approved Arrangement (AA) and assure compliance with export legislation.
Audit frequency
For dairy establishments, audit frequency is determined by the type…
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30 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of marine and freshwater finfish for either human consumption or for use in aquaculture or as bait. The department will directly contact current permit holders about this change.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and…
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24 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports and exports.
What has changed?
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in NSW and the restrictions announced by the NSW Premier on Wednesday 23 June 2021, measures have been implemented to enable biosecurity…
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25 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s Class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) & Class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangements;…
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22 January 2020Who does this notice affect?All industry stakeholders who request the department’s inspection appointments.What has changed?Following activities to better align the bookings and inspection functions across the Client Contact and Inspection Groups, the current service standard for…
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22 October 2024Who does this notice affect?All Biosecurity Industry Participants currently lodging biosecurity onshore measures results for the assessment of treatment resultsWhat has changed?This advice outlines the format for submitting TREATMENT records via email. When providing documents for…
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