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13 January 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform Australian manufacturers and exporters of food products that China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has removed COVID-19 testing for all imported products (including cold-chain products) from 8 January 2023.
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in 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 Food Inspection…
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10 October 2007
This Industry Advice Notice is to update Industry Advice Notice 2007/33. Thailand Department of Agriculture has advised that they have clarified the prohibited products that require a phytosanitary certificate when exported from Australia.
Until the completion of a pest…
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Date of effect: 17 April 2023
Attention
Importers of poppy seeds and brokers acting on their behalf.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise industry awareness of guidance material that has been developed to provide information on poppy seed safety and suitability for food use.
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23 August 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify clients of changes to the appearance of official marks—bolt seals used to secure sea containers for Japan.
Summary of changes and key points
Bolt seals used to secure sea containers for Japan will change in appearance.…
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Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system, and your Import Permit conditions (if relevant) to determine all import requirements prior to importing, and to confirm that offshore phosphine…
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30 April 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to share a report on a survey of onshore methyl bromide treatment providers and related industry members.Key pointsOver a 4-week period from 20 August 2020 to 17 September 2020, onshore methyl bromide treatment providers and related industry…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
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27 January 2026Who does this notice affect?All clients attempting to submit permit applications and access invoices using the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) during this planned outage.All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned outage.…
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04 February 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approve Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo…
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