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21 September 2020

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2 May 2024

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Non Commodity
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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Fat and tallow for human consumption

Effective 1 September 2020 to 4 December 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fat and tallow for human consumption only. Fat and tallow includes products such as lard, lard oil, suet, rendered fat and rendered tallow. Please note that this case only applies to the fat or tallow 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

Effective 1 September 2020 to 5 December 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

Moko hosts requiring further assessment Alerts

Effective 1 September 2020 to 19 May 2021

This case contains information on moko hosts that are not permitted entry for the end use of nursery stock because insufficient information is available on their risk status.

Matched term: stock

Salmonid fish for human consumption Alerts

Effective 3 September 2020 to 26 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of salmonid fish for human consumption only. This includes all ‘atlantic’ (Salmo spp.) and ‘pacific’ (Oncorhynchus spp.) species of salmon and trout. A full list of species is contained within the case.For the import of salmon roe please refer to the BICON case Fish roe and caviar for human consumption.For the import of non-salmonid fish species please refer to the BICON case Finfish for human consumption.For the import of retorted finfish, please refer to the BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.Please note that this case only applies to the finfish component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions and apply for an import permit via the ‘other’ pathway within this case.

Matched term: ingredient

Fresh coconut and coconut meat Alerts

Effective 3 September 2020 to 31 October 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh (mature and immature) coconuts for human consumption and use as prayer nuts and fresh coconut meat products for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For dried coconut please refer to BICON case Dried fruit for human consumption.

Matched term: plant

Starter cultures (and derivatives) Alerts

Effective 5 September 2020 to 12 November 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

Cane and rattan articles

Effective 5 September 2020 to 31 October 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cane and rattan articles that are made from the genus Calamus or allied genera. If cane or rattan articles contain other plant material such as bamboo or solid wood refer to the relevant component case.

Matched term: plant

Finfish (excluding Salmonid) for human consumption

Effective 5 September 2020 to 29 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of finfish (excluding Salmonid) for human consumption only. Please note that this case only applies to the finfish 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

Papaver somniferum for processing

Effective 5 September 2020 to 5 December 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw or capsules derived from the plant Papaver somniferum. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: plant

Pine cones

Effective 5 September 2020 to 31 October 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