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To address key threats to seabirds from fishing activities in Australia, the Australian Government has voluntarily adopted the:
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries (IPOA-Seabirds). The…
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Feedlots must be EUCAS accredited if they want to produce animals that can be exported as meat to the EU. A feedlot is a registered business covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory legislation where cattle are confined and fed high–energy rations to…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia.
Before you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an…
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Date of issue: 18 November 2022
Date of effect: 18 November - 9 December 2022
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Seafood industry including export manufacturing registered establishments; storage, handling, and loading facilities; industry bodies and Seafood Export Consultative Committee members.
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To announce…
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Date of effect: 20 July 2022
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Cheese importers
Purpose
To advise cheese importers of a certification arrangement signed with the United Kingdom for the export of raw milk cheese to Australia.
Key points
A foreign government certificate for the import of raw milk cheese has been…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, December 2021
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Australian Government response to the Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport: Performance of Australia's dairy industry and the…
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AttentionImporters of cheese, ready-to-eat seafoods and ready-to-eat duck, and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo advise importers that the department will soon commence activities to verify Imported Food Inspection Scheme Importer Declarations.Key pointsThe department will soon commence…
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The department's role in the domestic organic and biodynamic food industryThe department's Agricultural Policy Division is the contact for issues concerning domestic organic policy matters.Certification of organic produce in AustraliaThere is no mandatory requirement for…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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30 May 2025From 14 June 2025 the food safety requirements that apply to food imported for sale into Australia will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).For more information visit Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.Key points:You will be able to search…
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