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Review of documentary requirementsThe department utilises policies to aid the consistent assessment of biosecurity and imported food risks. These policies include the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non-commodity information requirements policies. The department…
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All food imported into Australia must comply with Australian food standards and requirements for safety. This includes compliance with:the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Codecountry of origin food labelling requirements.We monitor imported food to check it meets these requirements through…
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Customs brokers and importers must complete full import declarations (FIDs) for imported food. FIDs are lodged through the Department of Home Affairs' Integrated Cargo System (ICS).We use this information when inspecting and testing food imports. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-05 noted an update from the secretariat that the subgroup met to review the standards development framework and process map which have incorporated substantial stakeholder feedback. These documents will be…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-06 noted an update from the secretariat that AWTG feedback will be incorporated into the standards development framework and process map. AWTG agreed that the documents will be progressed to AGSOC for…
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20 December 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders and Authorised Officers of the 2024 25 end of year closure office arrangements for the department and the non-prescribed goods export program.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department’s Canberra…
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20 December 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and accredited property applicants of changes to instructional material for the packhouse grower supplier model (the model).Summary of changes and key pointsThe following instructional material has been updated and…
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Veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s animal health system
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible…
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Imports of plants and their products from outside Australia can risk introducing weeds, pests and diseases. These can threaten Australia’s natural environment, our food security and economy.We set import conditions to reduce these risks. Learn more about how we manage plant biosecurity risks.Plant…
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24 December 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the suspension of exports of capsicums, chillies and tomatoes to New Caledonia, following the detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), has been lifted with new import requirements in place. …
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