Analysis – Opportunities for Australian Seafood Exports under the A-UKFTA
The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force (EIF) on 31 May 2023.
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2023-A11: Update to equine piroplasmosis conditions for horses from approved countries
30 August 2023
In mid-2023, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted a new Terrestrial Animal Health Code chapter for equine piroplasmosis (infection with Theileria equi and/or Babesia caballi). The new chapter for equine piroplasmosis includes:
2023-52: Horticulture – Implementation of new official bolt seals used to secure containers for Japan
23 August 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify clients of changes to the appearance of official marks—bolt seals used to secure sea containers for Japan.
Have your say about the biosecurity protection levy
The department of has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied.
Meat notice 2023-05: Changes to the appearance of Australia’s official marks – bolt seals and tamper-indicative seals
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2023-51: Plant Export Operations – Changes to Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Quality System Recognition (QSR) inspection requirements
22 August 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Authorised Officers (AOs) using PEMS to lodge QSR inspection results that there will be a change to mandatory requirements relating to sub-package type from 19 August 2023.
Determination on the question of prosecution of Amber Heard
Prosecution action will not be taken against actress Amber Heard over allegations related to her sentencing for the illegal import of two dogs into Australia in 2015.
173-2023: Import condition changes for geotextiles
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of geotextile products and their customs brokers.
What has changed?
The import conditions for geotextile products are changing on 18 October 2023. The changes will consist of the following:
Biosecurity Advice 2023-PO7: Commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh melon fruit from Japan
30 August 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh melon fruit for human consumption from Japan.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2024.
MAA 2023-09: Taiwan: Eggs and egg products: Temporary opened market extended until 30 June 2024
Attention
- Egg Exporters —Australian Eggs, Egg farmers Australia
- Registered egg export establishments
- Licensed exporters
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This Market Access Advice is to notify Industry of an extension of the temporary approval period for importation of eggs and egg products for human consumption from Australia (the special egg project) until 30 June 2024.