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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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Microorganisms
Effective 14 May 2016 to 3 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of microorganisms for in vitro or in vivo use in laboratory organism only. For the import of starter cultures, please refer to BICON case Starter cultures.
Matched term: organism, organisms, Microorganisms, Microorganism
Microorganisms and/or genetic material for in vivo use in plants
Effective 30 April 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of low risk genetic material, including genetic material which has been cloned in approved vectors and/or microorganisms for in vivo use in plants.
Matched term: organism, organisms, Microorganisms, Microorganism
Starter cultures
Effective 1 June 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of starter cultures for human food, beverage, human therapeutic and cosmetic manufacture only. 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: organism, organisms, Microorganisms, Microorganism
Animal fluids and tissues (excluding reproductive material) Alerts
Effective 25 May 2016 to 3 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal fluids and tissues for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in laboratory organisms only. Animal fluids and tissues include: Sera, plasma, whole blood and all other animal fluids. Tissue samples. Purified animal enzymes, hormones or other proteins. Antisera raised against synthetic material or against antigens derived from multicellular organisms. Antisera raised against microorganisms, including viruses. For the import of animal reproductive material, please refer to the BICON case Animal reproductive material.
Matched term: organisms, microorganisms
Antigens for laboratory use
Effective 14 May 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of antigens for laboratory use only.
Matched term: organisms, Microorganisms
Laboratory reagents
Effective 7 May 2016 to 3 June 2016
This case describes conditions for the import of laboratory reagents for in vitro use or in vivo use. The product may also contain substances that are covered by the BICON case Highly refined organic chemicals and substances. For substances that are 100% synthetic please refer to the BICON case Synthetic material. For the import of composite products e.g. diagnostic kits, please refer to the BICON case Diagnostic kits. For the import of antibodies, please refer to the BICON case Antibodies. For the import of live, whole inactivated or unpurified material derived from microorganisms or prions, please refer to the BICON case Microorganisms. For the import of purified plant derived material and alcohols, vitamins and amino acids derived from a fermentation process, please refer to the BICON case Highly refined organic chemicals and substances.
Matched term: Modifying, microorganisms
Food and food products
Effective 10 December 2015 to 6 August 2016
This case provides information for food and food products which do not have specified quarantine requirements but are still subject to the Imported food inspection scheme.
Matched term: Modified
Live rocks
Effective 26 February 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of live rocks. Live rock is a term used for any rock encrusted with marine organisms, including anemones, sponges, worms, gorgonians and algae.
Matched term: organisms
Gelatine
Effective 15 April 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case describes the requirements for the importation of gelatine as an ingredient in products for human consumption, pet food, bait, veterinary therapeutic, human therapeutics or medicine, cell or culture media, stockfeed, fertiliser or in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. Please note that this case only applies to the gelatine 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: organisms
Human fluids and tissues
Effective 20 May 2016 to 15 June 2016
This case applies to human fluids and tissues including reproductive material for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in laboratory organisms only. For the import of human hair and bone, please refer to BICON case Human hair and bones. For the import of human therapeutics and medicines, please refer to BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines. For the import of preserved or fixed Human samples, please refer to the BICON case Preserved and fixed animal specimens.
Matched term: organisms