The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify all details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in the notices.

Date of issue: 19 March 2026
Date of effect: Immediate
Related MAAs: N/A

Date of issue: 17 March 2026

Date of effect: 16 March 2027

Related MAAs: MAA2019-04

Attention:

Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council

Australian State Regulatory Authorities

Export dairy establishments

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

AEPI and NEXDOC users

Purpose

To notify exporters of new labelling requirements for dairy and other pre-packaged goods to China.

16 March 2026

Who does this notice affect?

Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approved Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).

Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital Identity to access’ pathway.

Date of issue: 13 March 2026

Attention:

• EUCAS accredited managers (farm, feedlot and saleyards), producers and supply chain participants

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of the publication of updates to the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) Farm, Feedlot and Saleyard Rules to meet new European Union antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requirements. These changes are necessary to maintain market access for Australian beef exports to the EU.

13 March 2026

Who does this notice affect?

This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is extending Australia’s emergency measures for the bacterial pathogen, Xylella, to a newly identified plant host imported as nursery stock.

13 March 2026

Who does this notice affect?

All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.

All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned maintenance period.

All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during this planned maintenance period.

13 March 2026

Who does this notice affect?

Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approve Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).

Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who will be required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal during this planned maintenance period.