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Apples from Pacific Northwest states of the USA

We have completed the risk analysis for fresh apples (Malus domestica) from the Pacific Northwest states of the USA (PNW-USA). We will now verify that the USA can meet the risk management measures. When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and…
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Limes from Mexico

A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions. Risk analysisWhen…
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Capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu

Import conditions for fresh chilli (Capsicum annum) fruit from Fiji have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Fiji and an importer in Australia. The…
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Oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from Korea

We have published import conditions for greenhouse grown fresh oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from the Republic of Korea (Korea) on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an…
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Frequently asked questions regarding common Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) import scenarios

The information provided on this page is to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the importation of goods shipped during the BMSB risk season.What documents can be used as evidence that goods have been stored in a non-target risk country prior to 1 September?Goods will be deemed out…
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Management of LCL/FAK containers during the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

Less than Container Load (LCL) and Freight All Kinds (FAK) containers with target high risk goods that are shipped from target risk countries between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive) are managed at the container level for BMSB risk prior to deconsolidation.Once the container risk has been…
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What happens to your goods on arrival during the BMSB season?

During the BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive).To minimise any delays, and associated industry costs that may be incurred for onshore treatment…
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Be a Junior Biosecurity Officer

Help us build our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers. We have classroom lessons and activities for home. Continue reading to find out more.Learn about biosecurityUncover fun activities and curriculum linked resources to learn about biosecurity in Australia.…
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Approved arrangement guidelines – Poultry

​​​​​​​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2018The Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Orders 2010 require that the occupier of an establishment engaged in the preparation of poultry meat and poultry meat products for export has an Approved…
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Approved arrangement guidelines - Wild game meat

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2015Under the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Orders 2010, it is the responsibility of the Establishment Occupier to develop, implement and maintain the establishment’s approved arrangement to…
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