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Analytical distributions and statistics for managing import pathway risk using the continuous sampling plans CSP-2 and CSP-3

B, Barnes Overview Australia imposes regulations on goods that arrive in the country and have the potential to introduce exotic pests and diseases. Continuous sampling plans (CSP) are operational biosecurity systems commonly implemented at the border to manage risk and, simultaneously, keep…
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Exporting halal red meat and red meat products from Australia

The word halal is Arabic and means ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’ according to Islamic law. For meat and meat products to be recognised as halal, the animal must be slaughtered and processed in accordance with the requirements of Islamic law.Each year, Australia exports over 1 million tonnes of meat and…
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Overview: illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

​Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is fishing which does not comply with national, regional or global fisheries conservation and management obligations. IUU fishing can occur within…
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Processed meat - cooked

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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42-2016 - Illegal Logging Compliance Advice Notice 1/2016 has now been published

​​31 May 2016 Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of wood-based products regulated under Australia’s illegal logging legislation (ie products imported under specific Customs…
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Approved laboratories for microbiological testing of meat and meat products

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, October 2025Approved Laboratories for Microbiological Testing of Export Meat and Meat ProductsDownload PDF - 295 KBDownload Word - 122 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Online versionNew South WalesLaboratory/…
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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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51-2024: Class 3.2 Imported pig meat processing – information to support class conditions in relation to the department’s requirements for the treatment and disposal of ‘Imported pig meat’ and ‘Imported pig meat waste’.

22 March 2024Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants holding an approved arrangement for class 3.2 Imported Pig Meat Processing.What has changed?There has been no change to the department’s requirements or underpinning policy, for the management and disposal of imported pig…
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EU: Composite products (2015-03)

​Date of Issue: 27 April 2015 Date of Effect: Immediate Attention: Industries - Dairy Export Establishments Licensed exporters Relevant State Regulatory Authorities   Department of Agriculture  Central and Regional offices Affected Markets: EU Further…
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Meat Notice 2020-04 – China – Reinforced importing country requirement compliance

Download Document Pages File size Meat Notice 2020-04 - China – Reinforced importing country requirement compliance PDF  5 690 KB If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. Online version NSFS reference:…
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