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2022-10: China: Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: requirement to complete China Import Food Enterprise Registration details prior to renewal

Date of issue: 3 November 2022

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA2022- 10

Attention

Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council

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

Purpose

To update advice provided in Market Access Advice (MAA2021 -22).

217-2022: Sustainable Funding and Investment for Biosecurity – Public Consultation

3 November 2022

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is seeking comments and practical ideas on options for long-term, sustainable funding to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system.

216-2022: Management of vessels during the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season: Temporary measures for Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vessels from China

2 November 2022

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).