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13 January 2015PurposeTo advise exporters that the export conditions for mung beans (Vigna spp.) for sprouting to the European Union have been amended on the departments MICoR database. Background…
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AQUAVETPLAN is the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan. It is a series of manuals that outline Australia’s approach to national disease preparedness and proposes the technical response and control strategies to be activated in a national aquatic animal disease emergency.
The…
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Many biosecurity treatments performed in Australia are undertaken by third party treatment providers approved by the department. These operators provide details of the treatments they conduct to the department’s Assessment Services Group.
To ensure this process is able to operate as efficiently…
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Date of issue: 12 April 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-04
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional offices…
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Australia has hosted the 26th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS26) with delegates from over 60 countries participating to develop principles and guidelines to facilitate trade in safe food.
Wrapping up for another year, CCFICS26…
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Starting 1 April 2017, the marketing and the Plant Health Australia (PHA) component of the banana levy will increase. The overall rate increase for the banana levy is shown in the table below:Up to 31…
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08 September 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides advice for ordering the new green bolt seals used to secure containers for Japan.
Summary of changes and key points
On 23 August 2023, the department notified stakeholders of changes to the appearance of official marks—bolt…
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Climate change is having an impact on Australian agriculture, with farmers having to contend with higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall.
Despite these challenges, many farmers are adapting and adopting new technologies and practices to offset these effects.
The latest ABARES figures show…
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Date of issue: 19 October 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-34
Related MAAs: MAA 2022-15, MAA 2022-32
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery…
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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is a committee of officials from all Australian jurisdictions. It oversees the development of national animal welfare standards and guidelines. These aim to improve national consistency, making it easier for industry, the community and trading partners to…
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