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135-2021: New biosecurity first point of entry determinations commenced 16 June 2021

23 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

First point of entry (FPOE) operators, aircraft and vessel operators, shipping agents, airlines, importers, brokers and others.

What has changed?

New FPOE determinations commenced on 16 June 2021, replacing transitional determinations previously in place at four FPOE. The airports and ports with new determinations are:

134-2021:Temporary changes to import certificate requirements for fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other imported plant-based commodities extended to 30 June 2022

23 June 2021

Who does this notice affect?

Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant-based commodities.

This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide original PCs in electronic format, for example, ePhytos or eCerts.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of airfreight and courier mail in multiple countries.