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25 February 2013
Purpose
To advise industry that new procedural resources for sampling, inspection and certification of grain and plant products for export are now accessible on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) website.
Background
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) and…
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It is the visiting military's responsibility to ensure that all military equipment arriving in Australian territory is free from biosecurity risk material.
Military personnel and their equipment pose a biosecurity risk to Australia due to the environment in which they train and operate.
Some…
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On the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May we celebrate the depth and diversity of plant science undertaken to protect Australia’s plant health and biosecurity at a special science exchange event at Agriculture House in Canberra, hosted by Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr…
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The 90th General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) took place in Paris between 21 and 25 May 2023. It was the first meeting to be held in person since 2019 and brought together representatives from over 180 member countries. Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark…
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Australia’s sustainability credentials were on the world stage as part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s first ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome, Italy.
The conference provided a forum for FAO Members, producer organisations…
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22 November 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that a new export listing is now available for ‘intermediate facilities’ intending to export raw meat (excluding kangaroo, pork, poultry and wild boar) for the manufacture of pet food to Canada. Canada defines an ‘…
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‘Have Your Say’ consultation is now open on a redraft of existing legislation that underpins Australia’s agricultural levy system. The legislation is being simplified and streamlined after 30 years in operation.
Agricultural levies are for industry, led by industry and have been a key contributor…
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12 April 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the department is the competent authority for authenticating good manufacturing practice for cosmetics for product registration in China.
Summary of changes and key points
The department will issue documentation…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry takes any allegation of non-compliance with Australia’s Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) seriously and is continuing to progress its investigation.
The department is concerned by the footage aired on the ABC’s 7:30 program on 28…
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6 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including operators and persons in charge of aircraft and vessels, masters of vessels and airline pilots, and crew.
What has changed?
There has been a significant increase in the number of infringement…
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