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28 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for importers of peat for use as fertiliser, soil conditioner or potting mix under Tariff Code 2703.00.00: Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated who wish to participate in a trial that may result in a reduced number of peat…
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28 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for importers of selected vegetable seeds for sowing (as listed in Table 1 below), imported under Tariff Code 1209.91.00: Vegetable seeds, who wish to participate in a trial of a new inspection protocol. The trial will be limited to…
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This page contains information to support assistance dog handlers, cruise ship operators and pet transport agents in understanding the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) requirements for assistance dogs to travel on an international cruise vessel (a cruise ship) on a…
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The National Residue Survey (NRS) is delivered by the department and monitors residues in animal products through various random and targeted testing programs.Random residue monitoring includes 19 meat programs, an egg program, a honey program, and two seafood programs.The random programs are…
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You can nominate an individual, a group or an organisation for an Australian Biosecurity Award. Requirements for nomineesNominees must meet minimum requirements.There are extra eligibility requirements for some categories.Nominees:cannot self-nominatemust not work for the Department of…
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We work with overseas governments to implement eCertificate exchanges for imports. This includes phytosanitary and sanitary certificates for food and agricultural exports.Our goal is for import certification to be completely paperless. You can find out more about the benefits of eCertificates…
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We inspect and test imported food under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The type and rate of tests applied depend on whether the food is a risk or surveillance food.What we reportThese reports list 'failing foods' under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. They show food imports that…
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We apply and publish holding orders for imported food that:has failed inspection or there are reasonable grounds for believing the food would failthere are reasonable grounds for believing the food poses a serious risk to human health.Holding orders are administrative instruments issued under the…
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The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will be applied from 30 December 2025 to large EU businesses, and from 30 June 2026 to smaller EU enterprises.Under the EUDR, certain products (listed below) for export to the EU will have to meet new rules relating to the land on which they were…
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The Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery charge has commencedThe cost recovery charge for biosecurity clearance of declared low value goods - valued at AUD $1,000 or less - being brought into Australian territory by air or sea commenced on 1 October 2024.Any reporting party lodging a short…
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