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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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6 May 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers and customs brokers lodging import documentation in person for the assessment of Personal Effects, Carnets or other imported goods at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) offices or Australian Border Force (ABF…
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5 May 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) certification requirements for the export of citrus to the USA in 2020.
Summary of changes and key points
ITCT must start in Australia and finish prior to arrival in the USA.…
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5 May 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) certification requirements for the export of citrus to Japan in 2020.
Summary of changes and key points
Exporters, shipping companies, freight forwarders and plant export…
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5 May 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers about the mandatory use of PEMS and to update industry that work continues to integrate existing third-party plant exports software with PEMS, and the implications this has on the mandatory use of PEMS.
Summary…
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-07
Attention:
Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify exporters…
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-06
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment — Central and Regional offices…
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-15
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council
Export dairy establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional…
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Plate it
You can help prevent the introduction of exotic pests and diseases into Australia by making sure you do not plant food products that are intended for eating. When buying fresh, dried or preserved foods (including spices and seeds) from your local supermarket, general store or fruit and…
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Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, May 2020
This Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) Regulatory Performance Report covers the period 1 December 2019 to 31 March 2020.
During this period, the department received 6 reports of non-compliance with…
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