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George Levantis and James Fell
Overview
Since the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture came into effect on 1 January 1995, countries around the world have progressively reduced import tariffs and global agricultural trade has grown. The use of non-tariff measures (NTMs) has also…
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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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The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit was held in Melbourne last week to celebrate 50 years of Australian engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).After 50 years of dialogue, agriculture is more important to the relationship than ever before. The Special Summit built further…
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8 March 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industries, including importers and customs brokers, associated with the importation of Italian…
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The WRA system is a question-based assessment of the weed potential of plants proposed for import.Assessment involves answering up to 49 questions on specific characteristics of a plant. The answers…
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Issued: 19 February 2024
Attention
Food importers
Purpose
To advise food importers of regulatory changes to mandatory allergen declarations on food labels that come into effect on 25 February 2024.
Key points
Changes have been made to how allergens are declared on food labels to make it…
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13th January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Approved Arrangements, Custom Brokers, Manned depots, Freight Forwarders, and clients with low volumes of import inspection requests can booking and manage their inspection request bookings using the Biosecurity Portal. For these clients, from…
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We charge fees for use of the post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility in Mickleham, Victoria, when you are importing your cat or dog into Australia. These fees and charges are calculated on a cost recovery basis.The following table outlines the set fees and charges for cats and dogs completing post…
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PLANT PEST
Leaf yellowing and wilting, and fruit pulp and bunch stalk/rachis discoloration from banana blood disease.Blomme et al. 2017.
Blood disease and moko diseaseExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Banana-infecting bacterial wilt diseases with infected plants showing striking symptoms, the leaves…
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Date of issue: 16 June 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Previous advice: MAA2020-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and…
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