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23-2017 - Increased inspection of breaded, battered and crumbed prawns and prawn meat
21 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns that have been breaded, battered or crumbed, as well as associated industry participants and retailers.
22-2017 - Illegal Logging compliance documents are available
17 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
The illegal logging laws affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood articles), 47 (pulp), 48 (paper and paperboard) and 94 (furniture) into Australia.
21-2017 - New AQIS concern type added to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS)
10 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
The following information is relevant to brokers who lodge import declarations in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).
Purpose
To advise brokers who lodge import declarations in ICS of the creation of new AQIS concern code, ZAAC.
20-2017 – Update on temporary suspension of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products
1 March 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
Approved arrangements
If you export livestock, you will need to apply for an approved arrangement (AA).
What is an approved arrangement?
An AA outlines each step in your preparation of livestock for export. It also describes the governance arrangements of your business.
Your AA describes how your exported livestock will meet:
Livestock exporters
If you are a livestock exporter or want to become one, here is what you need to know.
2016-12 - Advice for processors of scallops marketed and exported whole with roe and viscera attached
27 September 2016
Purpose
To advise processors:
2016-11 - Implementation of tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes to Part 13 of the Export Control (Prescribed Goods – General) Order 2005 effective 20 November 2016
24 August 2016
Purpose
To advise departmental staff and industry of the Implementation date for tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes in Part 13 section 13.10 Tamper-indicative seal and section 13.11 Bolt seal.