Talking plant health at the 19th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures meeting
In March, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith participated in the 19th Commission on Phytosanitary M
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2025-29: Plant Exports – Updates to phytosanitary certificate template for China
11 June 2025
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.
2025-02: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Expiry: N/A
Reference Number: IAN 2025-02
IAN 2025-17: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Attention: All Stakeholders
IAN 25-04: Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation
Date of issue: 5 June 2025
Date of effect: 5 June 2025
Attention: All Stakeholders
Pest profile: White-nose syndrome
Pseudogymnoascus destructans
White-nose syndrome (WNS) is one of Australia’s higher-risk exotic environmental diseases. WNS is a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, leading to high mortality.
Project 33: Independent expert review of the veterinary science education capability of Australia and New Zealand
Veterinary Schools of Australia and New Zealand published a review of veterinary education on their website.
Project 52: South Australian pig biosecurity project
The pig biosecurity project is a joint initiative and is part of broader government and industry initiatives to enhance biosecurity preparedness for emergency animal diseases across the pork supply chain.
Project 46: Deer Traceability
AgriFutures Australia funded a consultancy to investigate traceability options for the deer industry. This project was completed in June 2024.
Project 43: National Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Industry
The manual was published in September 2023.