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Under the transparency provisions of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS agreement), Australia is required to have a National Enquiry Point (NEP), and a National Notification Authority (NNA) (Annex B, paragraph 3…
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World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE) Director General, Dr Monique Éloit is visiting Australia for the first time this week.
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp said the importance of the visit was not to be understated, as WOAH sets international animal health…
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Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Jenny Eather and Graeme Garner
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Scrapie could threaten Australia's sheep meat exports, valued at $2.5 billion in 2015–16
This ABARES report presents estimates of the economic impact of a hypothetical outbreak of scrapie in Australia's sheep and goat…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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Follow these steps to export fish and fish products. This guide will help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.Fees and charges apply to some steps.Note: If you are exporting live fish not intended for human consumption, refer to requirements for live…
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Ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked poultry pâté and poultry livers
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Reference POL 09/2015
All imported food must comply with Australia’s biosecurity import conditions.
Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) to determine if the food you…
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28 September 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory, or reporting a voyage change.
What has changed?
Australian External…
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Date of issue: 23 April 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-03
Related: MAA 2020-10
Attention:
Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Dairy Australia, Dairy Industry Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Exports Consultative Committee
Exporters…
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Agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports are an economic powerhouse for Australia. Strengthening the competitiveness and productivity of Australia's agriculture sector is a key commitment of the Australian Government.
To ensure that the export legislative framework, namely the Export Control…
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23 June 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department has…
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