2021-18: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Extension period for new export certification
Date of issue: 17 August 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-33
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MAA 2021-33: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Extension period for new export certification
Date of issue: 17 August 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-33
Drought Resilience Innovation Grants webinar
On Monday 9 August 2021 we held an online information session to help interested parties understand the application process for Drought Resilience Innovation Grants. You can watch the session here, or download the transcript below.
Future Drought Fund: Drought Resilience Innovation Grants opportunity
Post-mortem inspection roles of the Food Safety Meat Assessor (FSMA) in red meat processing establishments
Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, August 2021
This policy seeks to ensure the efficient deployment of departmental FSMAs in a manner enabling inspection activities to be undertaken consistent with the Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human
Consumption (AS 4696).
174-2021: Register to attend the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) 2021-22 season Industry information sessions
16 August 2021
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 importing goods that require increased intervention during the 2021-22 BMSB risk season.
Importing zoo animals
Only approved zoos, aquariums or wildlife parks can import exotic or unusual animals for zoological, breeding or conservation purposes.
Importing zoo animals - step-by-step guide
This step-by-step guide will help you understand the requirements for importing zoo animals.
Please read the information below and follow each step.
Fees and charges
There are 4 sections of the department involved in approvals for zoo animals to be imported to Australia. Fees and charges may be associated with each section’s assessment of your application.
173-2021: Final changes to the lists of approved countries to export live marine and freshwater ornamental finfish to Australia
13 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Some importers of marine and freshwater ornamental finfish
172-2021: Importing elderly cats and dogs with pre-existing or chronic medical conditions
12 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
The department has seen an increase in the number of elderly cats and dogs being imported with chronic illnesses and medical conditions.
171-2021: Update regarding sclerotia contamination for imported Lolium spp. or Festuca spp. seed consignments
11 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of Lolium spp., Festuca spp. seeds and their hybrids (Festulolium spp.) for the end use of sowing and human consumption.
Australia’s fruits, nuts and vegetables playing cards
International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021
The UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV).
The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health and as well in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.