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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry uses a range of scientific, intelligence and evidence-based information to set the measures for managing risks associated with arriving goods and cargo. This includes targeting containers that:pose greater biosecurity risksare from known high-…
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8 May 2025In reference to the BICON alert and Import Industry Advice Notice issued 17 April 2025 regarding proposed changes to testing requirements for tomato and capsicum seed for sowing, the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry have extended the timeframe for stakeholders to provide…
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3 February 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity inspection of sea freight containers imported into Australia—including Shipping Lines, Vessel Agents, Stevedores, wharf/terminal operators, Biosecurity Industry Participants, and importers — associated with…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention) is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs).Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)POPs are pesticide and industrial chemicals that are persistent…
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The Government supports the Australian wine sector through engagement in international wine organisations.Around 60 per cent of Australian wine production is exported. This is why it’s important that we work to support industry to address trade barriers and regulatory issues.The department…
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Issued 14 October 2025AttentionFood importers and customs brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo advise food importers of regulatory changes to mandatory allergen declarations on food labels which came into effect on 25 February 2024.Plain English allergen labellingUndeclared allergens in food…
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Date of issue: 25 October 2022Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2022-09Attention:Industries — Industry bodies — Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australia Honey Bee Industry CouncilExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional officesPurposeThis…
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Date of issue: 13 April 2023
Date of effect: 17 April 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-05
Related MAAs: N/A
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Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export establishments
Exporters, AEPI and EXDOC…
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Date of issue: 25 September 2024Date of effect: 25 September 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-11AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilExport establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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