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2023-01: China: removing COVID-19 testing for ALL imported products (including cold-chain products)

Date of issue: 05 January 2023

Date of effect: 08 January 2023

Reference number: MAA2023-01

Attention

  • Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council
  • Exporters
  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

Purpose

To provide updated information on China’s import testing of cold chain product for COVID-19 and the actions resulting from positive detections.

2023 Market access advice notices

The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify all details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in the notices.

2023-01: China: removing COVID-19 testing for ALL imported products (including cold-chain products)

Date of issue: 05 January 2023

Date of effect: 08 January 2023

Reference number: MAA2023-01

Attention

  • Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
  • Export seafood establishments
  • Exporters
  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

Purpose

To provide updated information on China’s removal of COVID-19 testing for ALL imported products (including cold-chain products).

MAA 2023-01: China: removing COVID-19 testing for ALL imported products (including cold-chain products)

Date of issue: 05 January 2023

Date of effect: 08 January 2023

Reference number: MAA2023-01

Attention

  • Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council
  • Export dairy establishments
  • Exporters
  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

Purpose

To provide updated information on China’s removal of COVID-19 testing for ALL imported products (including cold-chain products).