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Final import risk analysis report for fresh decrowned pineapple fruit from Malaysia Questions and Answers – 14 December 2012 Import risk analysis Why was this import risk analysis undertaken?…
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National Residue Survey

The National Residue Survey (NRS) is a vital part of the Australian system for managing the risk of chemical residues and environmental contaminants in Australian animal and plant products. The NRS supports Australia’s primary producers and agricultural industries by confirming Australia’s status…
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Announcement information paper - commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan) from Vietnam

​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2018 The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam. Its intended audience is stakeholders with an interest…
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MAA 2020-08: Saudi Arabia: Non-Prescribed Goods – Health Certificate for the Export of Blanched Almonds

Date of issue: 20 May 2020 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2020-08 Attention: Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices Purpose To notify exporters…
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Changes to the Macadamia Nuts levy/charge rate - Effective 1 January 2021

From 1 January 2021, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the levy/charge on macadamia nuts, currently set at 0.20 cents per kilogram, will decrease to nil. The total levy/charge rate will decrease from 25.41 cents per kilogram to 25.21 cents per kilogram. The EPPR levy/…
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Republic of Korea: Processed fruit/vegetable product and instant tea product in powder form in which barley sprouts makes up 50% or more of the final product will shortly be subject to an Inspection Order (MAA 2019-09)

Date of issue: 2 December 2019 Date of effect: 25 November 2019 - 24 November 2020 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council Registered plant exporters Department of Agriculture —Central and Regional offices, Food Export Documentation, Registration and…
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Criterion 1: Conservation of biological diversity

This criterion addresses aspects of the conservation of the biological diversity of forests, which is a key part of sustainable forest management​. Biodiversity refers to the full range of plants, animals and microorganisms occurring in a given area, the genes they contain and the ecosystems they…
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AFFA Submission to the Senate inquiry on NZ apples

​Inquiry by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, into: The administration and management by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the Department of…
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2017-46 - Horticulture Exports Program – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2018

3 November 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that online applications are now open for citrus growers to apply for their citrus orchards or…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries

Office of the Director-General Reference:08/17372 5 Sep 2008 Ms Louise van Meurs General Manager Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Ms van Meurs…
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