6 October 2023

Who does this notice affect?

Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2023 and 30 April 2024 (inclusive)).

Biosecurity officers from the department may need to conduct an audit of offshore manufacturing facilities and export pathways for biological goods, including:

• Goods for administration to or consumption by animals

Audit process

Desktop audit

Through the desktop audit process, the department’s auditor will determine whether quality management systems are in place within the manufacturing facility which align with Australia’s biosecurity requirements.

9 October 2023

“Ready Set Go! Preparing for Emergency Disease Outbreaks in Aquatic Animals” is a simulation exercise program that addresses a national priority under AQUAPLAN 2022-2027 activity 5.3. The program will deliver a series of national sector-specific, discussion-based emergency response exercises.

Date of issue:  29 September2023

Date of effect:  01 October 2023

Reference Number: MAA2023-40

Attention:

Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council

Export dairy establishments

Exporters

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

28 September 2023

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify clients of changeover date for the new bolt seals used to secure sea containers for Japan.

Date of issue: 28 September 2023

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA 2023-11

28 September 2023

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to clarify departmental processes for authorisation of plant and plant product Requests for Permit (RFP), including requirements for out of hours authorisations and urgent/critical requests.