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Not all live animals and reproductive materials are permitted to be imported into Australia; the pest or disease risks associated with their importation may be considered too great.The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) provides the import conditions for all permitted live animal and…
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Outbreak.gov.au has had a makeover! We’re making it easier for you to find information on how to respond, prevent and prepare for exotic pest and disease outbreaks in Australia. We’ve simplified our site so it’s easier to find key information about pest and…
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The Export Meat Program provides inspection, verification and certification services to the export meat industry in Australia
Services provided include:
The provision of export certification acceptable to Australia’s trading partners
a scientifically-based inspection system that underpins…
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31 March 2016This is a Biosecurity Advice to notify stakeholders that the proposed conditions for the import of poppy (Papaver somniferum) straw and pellets for processing in Australia from Turkey,…
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Agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports are an economic powerhouse for Australia. Strengthening the competitiveness and productivity of Australia's agriculture sector is a key commitment of the Australian Government.
To ensure that the export legislative framework, namely the Export Control…
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This page provides web links to databases which contain information on the Plant Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) established in Australia and some export markets for industries supported by the National Residue Survey (NRS).Below this is a section for contract laboratory use, with a link to the list…
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9 July 2018
Purpose The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the cherry industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of cherry orchards and packhouses to export…
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In late 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) conducted an inquiry into bargaining power imbalances in supply chains for perishable agricultural goods (PAG) in Australia. The subsequent Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry Report recommended that the government and…
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20 June 2016
This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of honey bee semen. Importation of honey bee semen may be permitted subject to biosecurity legislation, and the…
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ResiduesIn agriculture, the term ‘residue’ is generally used to describe the small amounts of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, or their breakdown products, that remain in or on an agricultural product.In the broader context of food safety, a substance can be defined as a ‘contaminant’ if it…
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