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Failing food reports

We inspect and test imported food under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The type and rate of tests applied depend on whether the food is a risk or surveillance food.What we reportThese reports list 'failing foods' under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. They show food imports that…
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Sesame seeds and sesame seed products

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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ABARES Farmland Price Indicator

The ABARES Farmland Price Indicator provides the latest estimates for Australian broadacre farmland prices through an innovative and simple to operate dashboard. The dashboard is underpinned by a robust and effective ABARES-developed method that ensures estimates are accurate and relevant. All…
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Project 23: Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF)

OverviewThe purpose of the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF) is to communicate the sustainability status and goals of the Australian agricultural sector to markets and to the community.The project will provide the whole-of-Australian agriculture narrative about sustainability…
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Animal pests and diseases

Australia is free of the world's worst animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza H5N1. Animal pests and diseases are a major threat to Australia's livestock and poultry industries and an outbreak could impact on our access to export markets and undermine livelihoods. Exotic…
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Due diligence for processors

We have developed guidance material to assist importers and processors of regulated timber products understand and meet their due diligence requirements under Australia’s illegal logging laws.The Due Diligence Toolkit for processors is available to download on our Resources for Processors webpage.…
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Tasmania Department of Primary Industries and Water Submissions in response to the Draft import risk analysis report for stone fruit from the USA

Department of Primary Industries & Water PO Box 46 KINGS MEADOWS Tasmania 7249 AUSTRALIA +61 3 6336 5414 Telephone Cindy.Hanson@dpiw.tas.gov.au Cover Letter 27 June…
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Testing and reporting guide for appointed analysts

As an appointed analyst, you test samples of imported food. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.This guide sets out:units of measurement to use when reporting resultsminimum performance required of any testing methodology (limit of reporting)how to report the results of analysis.We…
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Significant events in the history of NAQs

Historical events before the establishment of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy1908The Quarantine Act 1908 receives royal assent, providing a national approach to quarantine for the first time after State Premiers agree to hand over administration of quarantine to the Commonwealth in 1906.…
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Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy

The Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy (Min docs) sets requirements that must be met when lodging an import declaration. The policy also sets the minimum requirements for documents used to support risk assessment of imported goods for biosecurity purposes or for goods…
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