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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2026Note: Industry notices relating to biosecurity import systems (e.g. relating to outages, service disruptions and maintenance) have now been moved to a new…
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This webpage contains industry notices relating specifically to system maintenance, outages and service disruptions associated with the department’s biosecurity import systems.Please see below for information relating to changes to publication of these notices and email notification subscription…
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All biosecurity import conditions must be met before Imported Food Inspection Scheme requirements apply.Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) for biosecurity import conditions and food safety requirements.We classify imported food that presents a potential medium or high…
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Certain food imported into Australia must be covered by a recognised food safety management certificate. Imported food that require this type of certificate is listed in the Imported Food Control Order 2019.See a current list of food requiring this certificate.The certificate is evidence that a…
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We monitor and test food imported into Australia under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme. We check that all imports of food intended for sale comply with Australian food standards and requirements for safety.The tests we apply depend on the food type and whether the food is a risk or surveillance…
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Date of effect: 02 March 2027AttentionImporters of melons, and brokers acting on behalf of these importers.PurposeTo advise of changes to the food safety import requirements for melons under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. These changes will take effect from March 2027 pending registration of…
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20 April 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who will be required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.Approved arrangements operators who will be required to…
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