MAA 2024-15: Indonesia: New Indonesian Quarantine Authority prior notice requirements update #2
Date of issue: 2 October 2024
Date of effect: 6 October 2024
Reference Number: MAA2024-15
Related MAAs: MAA2024-14
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Failing Food Report - August 2024
This report lists food that has recently failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data for the fails in this report and previous reports are available from this link - Imported Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports - Dataset - data.gov.au
Pest Profile: Hendra virus
This year commemorates 30 years since Hendra virus was identified in horses in Australia. To date, the virus has only been reported in horses in Queensland and New South Wales and never outside of Australia.
MAA 2024-43: Milk and Milk Products: Saudi Arabia: Notification of Halal certification requirements for food and beverage exports
Date of issue: 1 October 2024
Date of effect: 1 October 2024
Attention
- Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council
- Dairy Export Establishments
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This Market Access Advice informs stakeholders of a new halal certification portal for the export of food and beverages to Saudi Arabia.
2024-63: Horticulture – Citrus packhouse applications for exports to protocol markets in 2025
01 October 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of packhouses to export to protocol markets for the 2025 season, as well as for the accreditation of packhouses under the packhouse grower supplier model.
214-2024: Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) cost recovery charge commenced 1 October 2024
1 October 2024
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.
What has changed?
The Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) cost recovery charge has commenced. All SACs lodged in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) from 1 October that subsequently arrive in Australia, will be liable for the $0.36 charge.
The entity that lodges the SAC in the ICS will be liable to pay the charge, which will be remitted to the department quarterly in arrears.
MAA 2024-40: Egg and egg products: Avian influenza market access issues update #15 – High pathogenicity avian influenza - certification updates for Tonga
Date of issue: 30 September 2024
Date of effect: Immediate
Related MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35
Spot inspires future generations at Science Week
Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was more than just a photo opportunity.
Trialling innovative mozzie traps
New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus.
Australia partners with Timor-Leste as World Rabies Day seeks elimination by 2030
September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.