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2021-67: Plant Export Operations –Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

3 December 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide updated information on the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China, and product labelling requirements for food products exported to China. Key points The advice in this…
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EUCAS Questions and Answers

1. Information on EUCAS 1.1. Why do we need EUCAS for the European Union? The European Union will not accept Australian beef unless certain production requirements are met. These requirements include: the beef is from cattle that have not been treated with Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs)…
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Surveillance and reporting of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic usage in animals and agriculture in Australia

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Department of Health, October 2014 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to human health, with bodies such as the World Health Organization (…
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Ratite slaughter levy

​​​Important—you can lodge your ratite slaughter return online.The ratite slaughter levy was first introduced 1 July 1997. Ratites that are slaughtered at an abattoir that are intended for human consumption will attract the ratite slaughter levy. The National Residue Survey (NRS) is responsible for…
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Plants and plant products returning to Australia

You must meet import requirements for plant products that have been exported from Australia and are now returning to Australia.Contact us before your products reach Australia.Who to contactAddress:…
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Pig slaughter levy

​​Important—you can lodge your pig slaughter return online.The pig slaughter levy was first introduced 1 August 1971. Pigs that are slaughtered at an Australian abattoir for sale for human consumption whether or not the carcases are subsequently used for human consumption will attract the pig…
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Announcement information paper – commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for the importation of fresh strawberry fruit from Japan

​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017Download​DocumentPagesFile size Announcement information paper – commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for…
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Meat Notice 2021-01 – Gunshot wound incident reporting – Kangaroo processing establishments

19 July 2021 Download Document Pages File size Meat Notice 2021-01 - Gunshot wound incident reporting – Kangaroo processing establishments PDF  6 222 KB Attachment - Kangaroo gunshot wound incident report PDF 5 208 KB If you have…
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How to bring your cat to Australia from Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Group 1 territory)

This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your cat for import into mainland Australia from Cocos (Keeling) Islands.While Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian territory, there are plants, animals and pests that are unique to each region. This means you still need to meet certain import…
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Failing Food Report – February 2019

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2019​ This 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…
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