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Case: Microscope slides mounted with biological material, human material, soil and water Effective 03 Feb 2023 to 01 Aug 2023

Assess Requirement

All material must be processed and mounted on a microscope slide, in a manner referred to below.


To demonstrate compliance with this requirement you must present the following on a Manufacturer's declaration:

  1. A statement that the goods are microscope slides holding biological material, human material, soil or water only, and

  2. A statement:

    2.1. that the goods are preserved and sealed with a cover slip and adhesive;
    OR
    2.2. that the goods have been stained using standard histology methods and sealed with a cover slip and adhesive,
    OR
    2.3. that the smears or impressions have been stained using standard histology methods.

The declaration must be issued by the individual or facility that prepared the slides. The declaration must be specific to the microscope slides being imported by making reference to label information or by providing a description of the slides which allows biosecurity officers to identify the goods.

Is the evidence provided OK?