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Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2018

The department has prepared this final risk analysis for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Tahitian limes (Citrus latifolia) from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Review of biosecurity import requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu - draft report

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is conducting a review of biosecurity requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu

Import conditions for Tahitian limes (Citrus latifolia) from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.

The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga or Vanuatu and an importer in Australia. The importer must meet the import conditions as set out in BICON.

Live Animal Export Advisory Notices

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We use export advisory notices (EANs) as a notification tool for live animal and animal reproductive material exports.

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  • upcoming changes that may impact live export process or standards
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We publish any ongoing requirements on relevant web pages.