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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023
Meat Hygiene Assessment describes the application of two monitoring systems - the first relates to process controls in the production of the meat and the second to the physical condition of meat. Both systems…
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Hendra virus (HeV) was first described in 1994 following the outbreak of a novel disease fatally affecting horses and humans in south-east Queensland. Sporadic outbreaks in Queensland and north-…
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15 June 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources intends to implement interim import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat commodities when the suspension of importsof raw…
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“Livestock animal welfare – it’s everyone’s responsibility
including farmers, truck drivers, abattoir workers and government officers”
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In Australia, animal welfare legislation is a state/territory responsibility which means they have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute on animal…
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By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp
At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia.
Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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Animal Health Committee (AHC), September 2021
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Imported animal feed poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic pests and diseases that can harm humans, animals, crops and the environment.The major types of animal feed imports are:aquaculture feeds and baitsbird foodpet fish foodpet food and pet…
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You must declare the producer when you lodge a Full Import Declaration (FID).
We inspect and test food imports under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.
Work out who the producer is
The producer is the name of the manufacturer, processor, packer or establishment where the goods were grown,…
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10 March 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise exporters of new requirements for feed ingredients exported to Vietnam.
Summary of changes and key points
Beginning 5 March 2020, a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) or equivalent document is required for feed ingredients…
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5 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn, cultures, and fruiting bodies for propagation.
Summary of changes
The department has completed a review of import policy for mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn,…
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