Release of rabies risk review
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the final report of the review of the rabies virus risk in imported cats and dogs on our webpage.
Main site content
06-2023: Review of rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries – final report released
12/01/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the import of live dogs (including assistance dogs), cats and canine semen to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.
2023-03: India: Edible non-prescribed goods: New registration requirement for nutraceutical manufacturers from 1 February 2023
Date of issue: 12 January 2023
Date of effect: 1 February 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
05-2023: Cessation to Temporary Brown Marmorated Stink bug (BMSB) measures for Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vessels from China
11/01/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or importing goods that are subject to increased intervention during the 2022-23 BMSB risk season, and vessels on 2022-23 BMSB season Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme (VSPS).
What has changed?
The purpose of this advice notice is to:
2023-02: India: Edible non-prescribed goods: New registration requirement for infant food manufacturers from 1 February 2023
Date of issue: 12 January 2023
Date of effect: 1 February 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-02
Biosecurity Advices 2023
A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s biosecurity work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stakeholders and placed on the website.
Information about how to register as a stakeholder is also available on the website.
2023-01: Have your say on the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS)
10 January 2023
Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
- All livestock export stakeholders
Purpose
To inform stakeholders that the department has commenced consultation for the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) review.
04-2023: Scheduled Outage: Saturday 14 January to Sunday 15 January 2023 – Biosecurity Portal
9 January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge inspection requests to the department during this planned outage.
Information
Due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance, the Biosecurity Portal will be unavailable for clients registered through MyGov Digital Identity from 23:30 Saturday 14 January to 07:00 Sunday 15 January 2023 (AEDT).
Action
No action required; this is scheduled system maintenance.
Multi-site reassessment checklist form
Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, January 2023
To provide a work tool for conducting audits at export registered establishments with the aim of consistency across audits.
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