161-2021: Changes to import conditions for finfish and baitfish have been implemented
28 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of marine finfish for either human consumption or for use in aquaculture or as bait.
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28 July 2021
All importers of marine finfish for either human consumption or for use in aquaculture or as bait.
Date of issue: 26 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
All establishments registered with the department for the preparation (including storage, handling and loading) of fish, eggs or milk for export as food.
To notify dairy, eggs and fish registered establishments of the change to legislation that occurred on 28 March 2021 and the requirements for documents referring to the applicable export legislation.
Date of issue: 26 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
All establishments registered with the department for the preparation (including storage, handling and loading) of fish, eggs or milk for export as food.
To notify dairy, eggs and fish registered establishments of the change to legislation that occurred on 28 March 2021 and the requirements for documents referring to the applicable export legislation.
Date of issue: 26 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
All establishments registered with the department for the preparation (including storage, handling and loading) of fish, eggs or milk for export as food.
To notify dairy, eggs and fish registered establishments of the change to legislation that occurred on 28 March 2021 and the requirements for documents referring to the applicable export legislation.
Date of issue: 23 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-28
Attention:
Date of issue: 23 July 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-07
Related Market Access Advice: MAA2021-04 – Countries and products affected by the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Victoria as at 12 April 2021.
Attention:
23 July 2021
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators—associated with importing goods that require increased intervention during the 2021-22 BMSB risk season
The department has published the seasonal measures for the 2021-22 BMSB risk season.
21 July 2021
All Biosecurity Industry Participants and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes) as well as clients, couriers and other third party agents that may attend departmental offices.