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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that, pending consideration of comments received during the comment period, new import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns imported…
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All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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16 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
COVID-19 impact on Cat and Dog imports to Australia…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who fumigate imported consignments due to BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold an approved arrangement (AA) with the department that includes one or both of the following AA classes…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who heat treat imported consignments for BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold a class 12.3 approved arrangement (AA).
What has changed?
The department is introducing additional…
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The following has been prepared to provide general information on approved auditors.
What is an approved auditor and what is their role?
An approved auditor is a person trained and approved by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) under export legislation to…
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Australia’s national diagnostic network for aquatic animal diseases has been developed over time to support the many functions of Australia’s aquatic animal health management system. These include:
confirmation or exclusion of exotic diseases
implementing disease management measures
enterprise…
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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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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 28 August 2024, a high-pressure system kept much of the country mainly dry, with rainfall largely in the southwest and southeast of the country.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals ranging from 5 to 50…
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What is export certification?Export certification is issued in accordance with the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act) and importing country requirements.The Act sets out the overarching legal framework for the regulation of exported goods, including food and agricultural products, from Australia. It…
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