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Case: Insects and insect products for human consumption Effective 02 Jul 2019 to 07 Aug 2019
Import Conditions
Import conditions define the biosecurity requirements which must be met for your import. Where import conditions have been developed, they will be listed below.
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Prior to the importation of goods into Australian territory, a valid import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture is required.
An import permit may be obtained by submitting an import permit application to the department (if viewed online, use the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this page).
You will need to complete the relevant food products checklist, as you may be asked to provide it during the permit application. Please ensure that the relevant information is provided by the manufacturer of the product.
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The following import conditions apply to dead insects (excluding bees) that are whole, powdered, cooked, dried and/or canned.
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Permit applications may be accompanied by manufacturing details that outline any treatment or processing. Depending on the level of processing, the permit conditions may require that the goods be further treated on arrival.
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On arrival in Australian territory, the goods may be subject to inspection to verify that they are free from live insects, plant or animal debris, soil and other biosecurity risk contaminants.
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It is the importer’s responsibility to identify and ensure the goods comply with all requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation.
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Under the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016 and Chapter 9, Part 2 of the Biosecurity Regulation 2016, fees are payable to the Department of Agriculture for all services. Detail on how the department applies fees and levies may be found in the charging guidelines.
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In addition to the conditions for the goods being imported, non-commodity concerns must be assessed including container cleanliness, packaging and destination concerns, and may be subject to inspection and treatment on arrival. Please refer to the Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance BICON case for further information.
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Once biosecurity requirements have been met, it is the importer's responsibility to ensure that all imported food complies with the Imported Food Control Act 1992 including Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Consignments of food may be referred for inspection and analysis under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme to verify compliance. Some foods, such as beef and raw milk cheese, are not permitted to be imported without government certification.
You may require a wildlife trade permit and/or other approvals from the Department of the Environment and Energy. More information is available on the wildlife trade website.
To apply for an import permit you must complete an application for Food items for human consumption
What happens next?
When you are importing into Australia a departmental officer will assess the risk posed by your import and determine the appropriate outcome to apply. You may use the link below to view the likely outcomes for this particular import scenario. Please be aware that the assessment conducted may result in an outcome that is not listed.
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