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Non commodity conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. Refer to the Non Commodity case to review the non commodity conditions related to your import.
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Starter cultures (and derivatives) Alerts
Effective 7 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of starter cultures (and derivatives) for human food, beverage, human therapeutic and cosmetic use only. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. Secondary derivatives e.g. antibodies, are not permitted under these import conditions. For the import of in vitro laboratory work or in vivo work in laboratory animals, please refer to the BICON case Microorganisms. Please note that this case only applies to the starter culture component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.
Matched term: ingredient
Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment Alerts
Effective 7 February 2020 to 18 March 2020
This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) to monitor the content, and control the movement, of transhipped ship’s stores and aircraft stores for use on cruise and commercial vessels. Note: This case does not apply to ship/aircraft spares. Ship/aircraft spares are defined as “parts or accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel”. Examples of ship/aircraft spares include engines or engine components, seals, bearings, lubricants, new filters, o-rings etc. These items are generally not derived from, nor contain, animal or plant products. However, if ship/aircraft spares do contain components of biosecurity or are used spare parts, then consignments must be referred to the department for assessment.
Matched term: plant
Bulk grain for processing
Effective 7 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulk grain for processing into products for human consumption and/or animal feed. This case applies to whole cereal seeds, oil seeds or pulses imported loose in a ship’s hold or a shipping container.
Matched term: feed
Unretorted meat Alerts
Effective 8 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes import conditions for fresh or frozen meat and includes: jerky and biltong, pâté and foie gras, meat from New Zealand, avian meat, bovine meat and crocodile meat. Please note that if you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.
Matched term: ingredient
Biodegradable urns Alerts
Effective 8 February 2020 to 25 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of biodegradable urns for human, or animal, remains. Biodegradable urns can be made from rice husks, coir peat, sphagnum, wood pulp and other plant materials that pose a biosecurity risk. Urns must be manufactured in a way that will reduce the biosecurity risk or be subject to mandatory treatment. These conditions do not apply to urns made from bioplastics such as starch derivatives or cellulose.
Matched term: plant
Cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans, sipuncula and palolo worms
Effective 8 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cnidarians, echinoderms (including Kina roe), tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula for all uses other than animal feed, fertilisers or growing purposes and palolo worms for personal use.
Matched term: feed
Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens Alerts
Effective 8 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal and human specimens that are preserved or fixed, for end uses other than fertiliser, animal feed or growing purposes. This may include specimens such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, preserved or fixed insects and arachnids, dead or preserved bees and preserved or fixed animal or human specimens, including specimens in resin. This case excludes oyster shells. For the import of fixed specimens on glass or plastic slides, please refer to the BICON case Microscope slides.
Matched term: feed
Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items Alerts
Effective 8 February 2020 to 22 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of specimens, trophies, articles and handicrafts for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. This includes items such as taxidermied animals, animal tissues (including fish), preserved animal bones, animal scientific specimens, rawhide musical instruments containing materials of animal origin, tanned and untanned hides and products made from tanned or untanned hides. For the temporary import of goods for cultural performances, tours or exhibitions, please refer to the BICON case Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions. For the import of items containing rawhide, please refer to the BICON case Goods made with rawhide.
Matched term: origin
Pine cones
Effective 8 February 2020 to 25 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of pine cones. Pine cones are often found in and described as, Christmas decorations and dried plant arrangements.
Matched term: plant
Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts
Effective 8 February 2020 to 25 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of aromatherapy style products stuffed with seed and/or herbs such as heat pillows, Thai massage balls, scented herbal pillows and mattress inlays, eye pillows and toys (including fabric or plastic pet toys stuffed with plant material).
Matched term: plant