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Updates to species listings in the ‘Rubus spp. for nursery stock’ BICON case
Effective from 29 November 2023
Rubus strigosus has been added to the ‘Rubus spp. for nursery stock’ BICON case, as the department has assessed that this species is a synonym of Rubus idaeus which falls under this BICON case.
As a result, this species may be permitted entry into A...
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Rubus spp. for use as nursery stock
Changes to BMSB management for heat-treated and processed sawn wood from Canada
Effective from 27 November 2023
As advised in IIAN , changes have occurred to the import conditions and assessment procedure goods produced through the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) .
The changes have occurred to enable recognition of BMSB management and strengthen...
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Logs, log cabins and oversize timber
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Timber and timber products
Addition of new sports supplements information notice
Effective from 24 November 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has added an information notice in the BICON commodity case Protein powders and supplements for human consumption.
There have been no changes to the biosecurity import conditions.
Information not...
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Protein powders and supplements for human consumption
Changes to the import conditions for Starter cultures (and derivatives)
Effective from 22 November 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the BICON commodity case Starter cultures (and derivatives).
What’s changed:
The web list of Approved starter cultures has been updated to include the 7 genera that can be i...
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Starter cultures (and derivatives)
Removal of conditions for 'fresh banana pulp/puree for processing'
Effective from 22 November 2023
The department has removed the conditions for 'fresh banana pulp or puree for processing'. Clients to contact Plant Import Operations or use the case if suitable.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of processed banana products for human consu...
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Processed banana for human consumption
Changes to the import conditions for egg powder
Effective from 22 November 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has implemented changes to the import conditions for egg powder in accordance with the recommendations of the .
What’s changed:
Import conditions for egg powder have been change...
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Egg and egg products for human consumption
Removal of import permit requirement for grapefruit from Egypt
Effective from 20 November 2023
The requirement for an import permit for fresh grapefruit grown in Egypt for human consumption has been removed.
Importers will no longer need to apply for, or present a permit on arrival, to import fresh grapefruit from Egypt.
There are no associate...
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Fresh grapefruit or sweetie for human consumption
Removal of import permit requirement for dragon fruit from Viet Nam
Effective from 20 November 2023
The requirement for an import permit for fresh dragon fruit grown in Viet Nam for human consumption, has been removed.
Importers will no longer need to apply for, or present a permit on arrival, to import dragon fruit grown in Viet Nam
There are no a...
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Fresh dragon fruit for human consumption
Suspension of import conditions for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum hosts as nursery stock
Effective from 15 November 2023
Due to inactivity (no recent trade), import conditions for species listed in the Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum hosts for use as nursery stock case have been suspended.
This pathway will require a review of import conditions against associated...
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Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum hosts for use as nursery stock
Revised import conditions for CaLSo and Xylella hosts for use as nursery stock
Effective from 15 November 2023
The following revisions have been made to the import conditions for nursery stock hosts of Xylella and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Solanaceae-infecting haplotypes) (CaLSo) to ensure that conditions remain consistent and effective in managing ...
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Hosts of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum and Xylella for use as nursery stock