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27 September 2016PurposeTo advise processors:advice has been received from the Scallop Fishermen’s Association of Tasmania that biotoxin testing of whole scallops (meat, roe and viscera) will no longer…
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8 April 2019Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned outage…
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State and territory governments recognise the importance of protecting Australia from exotic animal diseases and managing endemic animal diseases.
Each state and territory has a list of 'notifiable' animal diseases. These lists contain animal diseases that are of national concern.
These…
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26 April 2019Who does this notice affect? All clients using the Approved Arrangements system during this planned outage period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported…
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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023.
This document outlines the conditions under which the department formally recognises the voluntary Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System (AAWCS). The role of AUS-MEAT in…
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We manage the risk of diseases and pests of biosecurity concern under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The Biosecurity Act 2015 and its subordinate legislation sets out biosecurity arrangements and responsibilities for the movement of cats and dogs into Australian territory, including the external…
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Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to lodge a request for inspection using the Biosecurity Portal.
Information
The department is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption to the Biosecurity Portal.
Action
The department is investigating the issue as a high priority…
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27 August 2021Who does this notice affect?Operators and workers at first points of entry (FPOE) including port and airport authorities, air and cruise terminals, stevedores, marinas, jet bases, Royal Australian Air Force bases and Royal Australian Navy bases.What has changed?A 'Have Your Say'…
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The Export Meat Program provides inspection, verification and certification services to the export meat industry in Australia
Services provided include:
The provision of export certification acceptable to Australia’s trading partners
a scientifically-based inspection system that underpins…
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Date of Effect: 10 December 2012
Establishments that export or supply food or beverage products to the United States (US) are required to register with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These establishments must update their registration before the end of December 2012, and further…
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