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This World Zoonoses Day highlights the importance of coordinated action across animal and human health sectors to protect Australia from the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases.Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be spread between animals and people.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Date of issue: 11 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-07
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Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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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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Some food must be imported with a recognised foreign government certificate. The certificate is negotiated under a mandatory government certification arrangement.Foreign governments can apply for a government certification arrangement. These arrangements cover the export of certain foods classified…
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Date of issue: 22 May 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-15AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export establishmentsDepartment of…
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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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