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The National Registration Scheme
The National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (National Registration Scheme) was established under Commonwealth and state and territory legislation and ensures that these products are:
safe when exposed to humans and non-target…
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An import permit issued by the Department of Health is required to import kava into Australia. Check guidance on completing applications for a permit.Refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for further information about Australia’s kava pilot and fact sheets on import requirements.…
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Tim Kane
Key points
Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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24 August 2016
Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of eligible products (peat and selected vegetable seeds) who wish to participate in a new…
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21 August 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who reset their password through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your email address to access’ (‘Other User’) login method.InformationThis is a…
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25 January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore cleaning and pre-inspection provider recognised by the department.
Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP)…
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25 July 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry that the new Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) import requirements for consignments of some fruit and vegetables come into effect on 25 August 2019.
Summary of changes and key…
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Today ABARES released its interim findings into the review of Australia’s chicken meat industry. The purpose of this report is to seek feedback before ABARES finalises its recommendations to the Australian Government.The review’s interim report follows extensive consultation undertaken with the…
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In determining whether or not to grant an import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Act), the Director of Biosecurity or their delegate may have regard to whether the applicant is a fit and proper…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Jen Ticehurst and Alex van der Meer Simo
Summary
Engaging people from all walks of life in the monitoring and reporting of pests, weeds and diseases is called general surveillance. Instigating and maintaining general surveillance programs are no easy feat. The General…
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