Plant Biosecurity Advice 2025-P02: Commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for peaches and nectarines from Japan
19 June 2025
We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh peaches and nectarines for human consumption from Japan.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in early 2026.
Peaches and nectarines from Japan
We are conducting a risk analysis for peach and nectarine (Prunus persica) fruit for human consumption from Japan.
Risk analysis:
When we do a risk analysis, we:
2025-31: Plant Exports – Export systems expected maintenance outage
12 June 2025
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) users, including plant export clients, exporters and authorised officers, of an outage to the PEMS system due to a production upgrade.
Levy penalty remission guidelines
Late payment penalty remission
Any levy or charge payer or collection agent who has incurred a late payment penalty can apply for remission of the penalty.
You should be aware of your legal obligations, for example collecting the correct amount of levy or export charge if you are a collection agent and paying that to us on time.
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer fortifying international engagement
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2025-29: Plant Exports – Updates to phytosanitary certificate template for China
11 June 2025
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.
2025-02: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Expiry: N/A
Reference Number: IAN 2025-02
IAN 2025-17: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Attention: All Stakeholders
IAN 25-04: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Attention: All Stakeholders