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04-2021: Changes to the importation of retorted goods containing animal material for human consumption

13 January 2021

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of particular interest to importers of retorted, shelf stable, commercially sterile products containing animal-based ingredients.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (department) is making changes to the standard import permit for retorted, shelf stable, commercially sterile food products containing animal ingredients for human consumption.