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We are responsible for assessing the biosecurity risks associated with the import of a range of goods from overseas.
We conduct import risk analyses in response to new information about biosecurity risks or to an import request.
Read more about how we conduct import risk analyses.
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Date of issue: 20 March 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2021-07
Attention:
Industry bodies, Dairy Export Consultative Committee
Registered export manufacturing establishments
Registered licensed exporters and EDI users
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—…
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European Carp (Cyrpinus carpio), or common carp, are an invasive freshwater pest of Australia’s inland waters.Carp populations in Australia are increasing due to favourable climatic conditions. In infested rivers, carp numbers can be as high as 90% of biomass, outnumbering native fish species. High…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the weevil Listronotus appendiculatus for the biological control of the aquatic weeds Sagittaria platyphylla and Sagittaria calycina.We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of…
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Date of issue: 4 January 2018
Attention:
Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council
Organic Federation of Australia
Organic Certifying Organisations
Organic and Biodynamic Exporters
Purpose
This notice provides guidance in responding to unnecessary intentional use, negligent…
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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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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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OverviewChemical and physical phytosanitary treatments that kill or inactivate pests in the consignment.Examples include chemical treatments and fumigants, heat or vapour heat treatment, cold storage and irradiation. These are mostly applied post-production.Demonstrating treatment efficacy requires…
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OverviewProvides the required confidence that a target pest does not occur within a designated area, thereby allowing trade to occur from within that area.PFAs are most often used for high-risk pests that are easier to detect and eradicate, and applied to high-value agricultural areas where…
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5 November 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or…
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