United Arab Emirates: New licensing and labelling requirements for juices and drinks sold in the UAE (2019-01)
Date of issue: 5 April 2019
Date of effect: 22 May 2019
Reference Number: MAA2019-01
Attention:
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2019 Market access advice notices
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.
Thailand: Change to import requirements for honey, honeycomb and royal jelly (2018-05)
Date of issue: 9 September 2018
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2018-05
Attention:
Australian honey and China (2018-04)
Date of issue: 21 March 2018
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: NPG 160318
Attention:
- Australian Honey Bee Industry Association
- Honey producer-packers and beekeepers
- Exporters and freight agents
Overseas markets: China
Purpose
To notify of recent market access issues relating to the export of Australian honey to China.
European Union: Restricted access for composite food products containing egg (2018-03)
Date of issue: 23 March 2018
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA1803
Attention:
Animal import risk analyses
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry develops policies to allow for the safe importation of animals, their genetic material and other animal products.
These policies are based on biosecurity risk analyses completed by the department. These analyses consider the biosecurity risk associated with the importation of animals and animal products taking into account Australia’s international obligations.
More information about the risk analysis process can be found at:
Import risk analyses
We are responsible for assessing the biosecurity risks associated with the import of a range of goods from overseas.
We conduct import risk analyses in response to new information about biosecurity risks or to an import request.
Biosecurity Innovation Program
About our program
Our Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) funds innovative ideas to enhance our biosecurity system.
The BIP invests in new technologies and approaches. It identifies and develops new products and services to manage biosecurity challenges and risks.
Through the BIP we:
Biosecurity Innovation Exchange 2018
On 8 March 2018, our department held the first Biosecurity Innovation Exchange event, bringing innovators together to enhance our national biosecurity system to meet future challenges.
Biosecurity Research and Innovation
Biosecurity research and innovation enhances our work to prevent, predict, identify and respond to biosecurity threats.
Programs such as the Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) and Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) test and develop new ideas and technologies. They also support our risk-based approach to biosecurity regulation with research and risk analysis tools.