New Fodder export charge
Starting 1 July 2016, a research and development (R&D) levy of $0.50 per tonne will be introduced on all exported fodder.
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Food export review
The Australian Government Departments of Agriculture and Water Resources, Health and Industry, Innovation and Science have commenced a review to examine the interaction between Australia’s food regulation system and the growing demand for Australian food exports.
The review is based on these influencing factors:
Food adulteration
Our food regulatory system is designed to respond quickly to food safety incidents.
This includes reports or evidence of food tampering or adulteration.
Honey
Recent reports have raised issues about the adulteration of honey.
Possible mislabelling of honey products for retail sale in Australia is being investigated by the ACCC.
Current issues
The department works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy.
Food regulation and safety
The government regulates the food industry so food is safe to eat and consumers can make informed choices about food.
We work with industry and other Australian Government agencies— particularly the Department of Health and Aged Care and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)—in developing food regulation policy and domestic food standards that:
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Industry Cargo Inspection Report template
This template has been developed as a guide to assist industry in inspecting cargo to verify its cleanliness for shipping and on arrival in Australia. Below is a suggested format that can be used. The type of information and level of detail will depend on the complexity and nature of the equipment intended to be imported.