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We administer 2 sets of legislative requirements for imported food. These requirements:
protect Australia against biosecurity risks, under the Biosecurity Act 2015
manage imported food safety risks, as set out in the Imported Food Control Act 1992.
All imported food must meet biosecurity…
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[Expand all]From the Chief ScientistScience in all its forms is a critical foundation of the work and mission of our department to help drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, more resilient and…
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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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See the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)
IAN 211-2020 - Importation of COVID-19 Vaccines
We are doing all we can to minimise the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ensuring goods can still enter Australia while also protecting our staff.…
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What is the ‘Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme’?It is a scheme developed by the department to provide for the employment of Australian Government Authorised Officers (AAOs) by independent employment providers. Under the Scheme, agencies supply AAOs to Australian export slaughter…
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The Department of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the biosecurity risks and consumer safety requirements relating to plant based products for human consumption (food, drink, medicine and therapeutics) imported to Australia.
This is administered…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is conducting a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis). The commencement of this review is in response to…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We have taken steps to maintain export chains while also protecting our staff and clients.We may need to reassess our processes as we receive new information about the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).You still…
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We are responsible for assessing the biosecurity risks associated with the import of a range of goods from overseas.
We conduct import risk analyses in response to new information about biosecurity risks or to an import request.
Read more about how we conduct import risk analyses.
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