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Editorial and approval process for ANZSDPs

​​This is part of a process to draft and review ANZSDPs by scientific experts, managed through a set of standardised procedures.1. BackgroundThe primary objective of the Australian and New Zealand standard…
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Ship sanitation certification

​​​​​​The department administers Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) requirements on behalf of the Department of Health and aged care.Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) is aimed at controlling the spread of international listed human diseases by controlling any vectors of these diseases that could…
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Bulk cabotage cargo of fertiliser, grain and stockfeed

The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels. Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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International relations

We work with many international organisations and governments to improve biofouling management globally. International Maritime Organization (IMO) The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution…
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Australian biofouling requirements

The Australian biofouling management requirements (ABFMR) set out vessel operator obligations for the management of biofouling when operating vessels under biosecurity control within Australian territorial seas to comply with the Biosecurity Act 2015.Operators of all commercial vessels subject to…
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Meat Notice 12-02 - Australian Government Authorised Halal Program - introduction of the EXDOC based electronic Halal certification system

​NSFS Ref 30  Date of Effect: 04 October 2012 Date of Expiry: 04 October 2013Arul Thilakan Principal Veterinary Officer Food Exports Branch Elizabeth Wilcock Director Food…
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Meat Notice 2010/07 - Traceability of Game Carcases to the Place of Harvest

NSFS Ref 43 ​Date of Effect: 1 January 2011  Date of Expiry: 31 December 2011 Contact Officers Albert Cobb Meat Export 0417 046 476 Surjit Kang Meat Ex​port 02 6272 4924 Distribution Categories Central and Regional Office OIC Inspection Staff Export Establishments Managers, Export…
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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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Meat Notice 2018-02 - Mandatory thoracic sticking of calves

NSFS reference: 14Issue date: 02/03/2018Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: 2 March 2020Contact officers:Mac Tawadros Veterinary officer Export Meat program 02 8334 7568Samantha Allan National…
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Meat Notice 2018-01 - Alternate protocol for managing illegible or missing shipping marks for the packed products (meat) exported to USA

​​NSFS reference: 13 Issue date: 22/01/2018 Date of effect: Immediate Review date: January 2020​ Contacts: Operational Integrity Export Meat Program Email: MID Operations Coordination Documentation, Registration & Licensing Exports Division Email: Food Export Documentation Distribution…
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