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23 May 2012
To advise of new Indonesian regulations which require exporters to complete a prior notice form, prior to export for all fresh food of plant origin, including grain exported to Indonesia.
24 May 2012
DAFF Biosecurity has been advised by the National Plant Protection Organisation of Bangladesh, the Department of Agricultural Extension, Plant Protection Wing, of new import conditions for wheat which provides an alternative to requiring treatment details endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
5 April 2012
To remind industry that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection.
28 March 2012
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) rescinds IAN 2012/11 after receiving clarification from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development confirming that grains (consumption and stockfeed), malt and vegetables are not included in Decision 34 and do not require an import permit.
20 March 2012
DAFF Biosecurity has been advised by the National Plant Protection Organisation of Iran, the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Plant Protection Organisation, of new import conditions for wheat (consumption and stockfeed) which provides an alternative to requiring treatment details endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
13 June 2012
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is publishing this IAN to advise industry that Decree 38 will enter into force on 11 June 2012. This Decree will have the effect of formally implementing Vietnam’s Law on Food Safety.
5 June 2012
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN 2012/12) is an update to information provided in IAN 2012/03 relating to the suspension of fuzzy cotton seed exports to the United States of America.
1 March 2012
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been advised that an import permit is required for all plant and plant product imports into Vietnam.
To avoid delays in the clearance of plant and plant product consignments exported from Australia, it is recommended that exporters obtain a copy of a valid import permit.
16 February 2012
DAFF Biosecurity has been advised by the National Plant Protection Organisation of Iran of new import conditions for wheat (consumption and stockfeed) and barley (stockfeed).
Micor Plants has been updated with these new conditions and compliance with import conditions is required for phytosanitary certificates to be issued.
The conditions require mandatory fumigation of wheat and barley and additional declaration for:
DAFF Biosecurity has received a request from the United States of America (USA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to immediately cease issuing phytosanitary certificates for fuzzy cotton seed for stock feed to the USA treated with methyl-bromide.
