Biosecurity legislation and the Australian territory
Vessels entering Australian territory must comply with requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
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Plant export legislation changes
New plant export legislation commenced on 28 March 2021. The new export legislation consists of the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021.
The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and plant products.
The Plant Rules will be reviewed annually and amended where needed. Details of the changes will be captured on this webpage.
Failing Food Report –
Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, January 2021
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports
2021-06: Japan: Dairy Products: Requirements for one electronic certificate (eCert) to be issued for each container number (Updated)
Date of issue: 2 March 2021 (Update 10 March 2021)
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-06
Attention:
2021-05: Philippines: Trial of electronic certification (eCert) exchange period until 31 May 2021
Date of issue: 2 March 2021
Date of effect: 9 March 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-05
Attention:
2021-02: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
Date of issue: 26 February 2021
Date of effect: March 2021
Attention:
All Industries—Industry bodies
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify of changes to export certificates issued by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation.
2021-02: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
Date of issue: 26 February 2021
Date of effect: March 2021
Attention:
All Industries—Industry bodies
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify of changes to export certificates issued by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation.
2021-07: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
Date of issue: 26 February 2021
Date of effect: March 2021
Attention:
All Industries—Industry bodies
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify of changes to export certificates issued by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation.
2021-04: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
Date of issue: 26 February 2021
Date of effect: March 2021
Attention:
All Industries—Industry bodies
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify of changes to export certificates issued by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation.
Actions taken by a delegate of the Secretary, July to December 2020
| Departure | Export Licence Holder | Actions taken |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2020 – Vietnam |
Australian Cattle Enterprises Pty Ltd | The mortality rate for this consignment was 0.57% per cent (8 out of 1,399 cattle exported) exceeding the reportable level of 0.5% per cent for cattle voyages of less than 10 days. |