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What is export certification?Export certification is issued in accordance with the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act) and importing country requirements.The Act sets out the overarching legal framework for the regulation of exported goods, including food and agricultural products, from Australia. It…
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In the face of a changing climate, many farmers are looking to fill knowledge gaps that will help them adapt to future challenges and build the resilience of their farms, businesses and communities.James Bresnehan, mixed farmer and President of the Coal River Products Association (CRPA), a grower…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2018This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported Food Inspection…
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For approval of a proposed approved arrangement with the department, you may need to meet specific training and accreditation requirements.You will also be required to keep your training current to maintain your approved status.Approved arrangement accreditationIt is a requirement in most approved…
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Brown marmorated stink bug. Ken Walker, PaDIL.
Yellow-spotted stink bug
Stink bugsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: These stink bugs hitchhike to new areas on or in imported goods or within packing spaces and if established would eat crops and ornamental plants; become a nuisance in…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to apples or pears harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the apples or pearsprocessed the apples or pears themselves, orhad the apples or pears processed by another person.ChargeCharge applies to apples…
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We ensure that all goods, conveyances and travellers meet Australia’s biosecurity and import requirements.We are responsible for operational policy and front-line regulation to manage biosecurity and imported food risk, and the delivery of assessment, inspection, stakeholder engagement and client…
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2 June 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and registration of treatment facilities to export cherries to protocol markets for the 2025-2026 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are…
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When levies applyLevy applies to mushroom spawn:produced in Australia for use in the commercial production of Agaricus mushrooms in Australia by the producer, orpurchased from a seller who operates in or outside of Australia for use in the commercial production of Agaricus mushrooms in…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to melons harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the melonsprocessed the melons themselves, orhad the melons processed by another person.Export chargeExport charge applies to melons harvested in…
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