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Customs brokers and importers must complete full import declarations (FIDs) for imported food. FIDs are lodged through the Department of Home Affairs' Integrated Cargo System (ICS).We use this information when inspecting and testing food imports. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme…
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Certain decisions under the Imported Food Control Act 1992 can be reconsidered. There is a list of initial decisions that can be reconsidered at subsection 42(2) of the Act.Contact the Food Safety Manager in your state or territory regarding your concerns with the initial decision outcome, prior to…
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Export advisory noticesWe use export advisory notices (EANs) as a notification tool for live animal and animal reproductive material exports.EANs provide information on:upcoming changes that may impact live export process or standardsrecently implemented regulatory changesitems open for…
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17 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approved Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight…
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All imported food intended for sale in Australia must be safe and meet Australia's food standards. We regulate food that is imported for sale to check it is safe and compliant with these standards.All food imports must meet biosecurity import conditions first.Get started…
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17 December 2024Species: AllCountries: AllAttentionAll stakeholdersPurposeTo advise the department’s arrangements for the Live Animal Exports general enquiries phone line over the Christmas period (25 December 2024 – 1 January 2025 inclusive).Key pointsOur Canberra offices and some regional…
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Who does this notice affect?17 December 2024Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.Approved…
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The Australian sheep meat industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, which is expected to continue into 2025. The gross value of Australian sheep meat is set to rise to more than $5 billion in 2024–25, the highest number in more than 10 years.This article explores how…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will continue to work to regulate the welfare of sheep exported live by sea until the trade ends on 1 May 2028. Regulation of live sheep exports by sea will continue under the existing arrangements without caps or quotas until…
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