Search Results

Failing Food Report – May 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, May 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer…
- Last modified

Committing $3.4 million for United Nations’ food and agriculture work

We’re helping to improve food security and sustainable agriculture across the Pacific and globally through our voluntary contribution of AUD $3.4 million to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).The contribution will help the FAO deliver a range of activities to boost…
- Last modified

Enhancing Public Participation in Biosecurity Surveillance

Biosecurity is a shared responsibility and community involvement in biosecurity surveillance is central to reducing the introduction and impact of pests, weeds and diseases in Australia.To understand how we can best support public participation in surveillance programs, we have partnered on a…
- Last modified

Coconut and coconut meat

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in 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 Food Inspection…
- Last modified

Milk (dried)

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in 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 Food Inspection…
- Last modified

32-2016 - Less than one month until new biosecurity legislation commences

18 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the Department of…
- Last modified

61-2017 - Increase to Commonwealth penalty unit value

​23 June 2017Who does this notice affect?The change affects passengers and crew travelling to Australia, senders and receivers of international mail and other persons who fail to comply with their…
- Last modified

Appeal on the provisional final import risk analysis report for decrowned pineapples from Malaysia

​13 July 2012This DAFF Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that an Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel (IRAAP) has been convened to consider an appeal submitted on the Provisional final…
- Last modified

2016-11 - Implementation of tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes to Part 13 of the Export Control (Prescribed Goods – General) Order 2005 effective 20 November 2016

24 August 2016Purpose To advise departmental staff and industry of the Implementation date for tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes in Part 13 section 13.10…
- Last modified

149-2020 - Cancellation of departmental audits associated with recognised offshore fertiliser supply chains

September 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to offshore entities who have Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment recognised fertiliser supply chains. Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions has impacted the ability of the…
- Last modified