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2022-20: Bulk Vessels – Factsheet and information forums on the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance scheme

8 April 2022 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that a key information factsheet on the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme is now available on the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS) website. Information forums will be held in preparation for…
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Food sampling

We inspect and test food imports under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.Our sampling procedure makes sure the correct number of samples are taken from a consignment of food when it is referred for testing.Sampling rateThe rate of sampling we apply is set out in the Imported Food Control…
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98-2022: New Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) including biofouling

14 June 2022 Who does this notice affect? All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance. What has changed? New biofouling management requirements for vessel arrivals begin 15 June…
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2012-55 - Plant Exports - DAFF Contacts Christmas and New Year 2012/13

​21 December 2012 During the Christmas and New Year period of 2012/13, DAFF Plant Exports offices will be either closed or manned with reduced staff and hours. Confirmed appointments for inspections…
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Snapshot - Australian sheepmeat exports

February 2023 Strong global prices led to a record $4.5 billion in sheepmeat exports in 2021–22. The long-term global outlook for sheepmeat is strong, supported by growing global demand and a continued move towards high-value lamb products. Record Australian sheepmeat exports in 2021–22…
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2021-35: Horticulture Exports Program - Accreditation applications for farms and packhouses to export persimmons to Thailand in 2022

24 June 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export persimmons to Thailand in 2022. Key points Applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export…
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All reproductive material exports

The all reproductive material exports report includes total export numbers. The report is compiled from information on the export permit and health certificate issued by the department to exporters at the time of departure.Financial YearSpecies2020/212021/222022/232023/242024/25Bovine638,320394,…
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The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases

Invasive species are a key threat to Australia’s biodiversity. They are damaging to Australia’s unique ecosystems, as well as to the agriculture sector. The highest-risk exotic invasive species have been identified and compiled into the Australia’s Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). The…
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Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force

 Australia has world-leading livestock traceability systems and an ongoing reform agenda ensuring these systems not only continue to meet but surpass future needs. This is key to preserving our biosecurity and enhancing export trade.In September 2022, (Commonwealth, State and Territory)…
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179-2020 - The department is adding dried Ziziphus dates (permitted species) onto the Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) and implementing an AQIS Commodity code on fresh dates from the United States of America and dried dates from all countries

23 October 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh dates imported for human consumption, from the United States of AmericaDried dates imported for human consumption, from all countriesDried Ziziphus dates (permitted spp.) for human consumption, from all countriesWhat has…
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