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23 April 2024

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4 May 2024

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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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Powdered plant products for human consumption

Effective 23 April 2024 to present

The case describes the requirements for the importation of powdered plant products for human consumption. Powdered plant products consist of dried and ground or granulated plant parts (including fruits, herbs, bark and roots). Human consumption includes uses such as food, supplements, complementary medicines, cosmetics or smoking. For seeds milled to a powder, meal or flakes, please see Processed grain and seed products for human consumption. For products containing mushrooms please refer to the BICON case Mushrooms for human consumption.

Matched term: dried, herbs

Fresh herbs for human consumption

Effective 1 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of the following fresh herbs for human consumption from permitted countries: angelica, basil, bay leaves, chervil, coriander, curry leaves, French sorrel, lovage, oregano, parsley, pot marjoram, rosemary, sage and sweet marjoram. Summary of import conditions Warning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case. This commodity does not require an import permit for importation into Australia. Fresh herbs require phytosanitary certification and department inspection prior to release from biosecurity control.

Matched term: herbs

Freekeh for human consumption

Effective 21 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of roasted freekeh for human consumption.

Matched term: dried, Sundried

Retail ready products containing a mix of grains, seeds, dried fruits and nuts for human consumption

Effective 21 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of commercially prepared and retail packaged breakfast cereals, muesli bars, wholefood bars and balls, meal/flour mixes, couscous meal mixes and fruit and seed trail mixes that may contain restricted plant ingredients (including grains, seeds, dried fruits or nuts).

Matched term: dried

Phaseolus spp. seed for sowing

Effective 6 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Phaseolus spp. seed for sowing. For seed intended for research purposes, please refer to the Plant material for research purposes case.

Matched term: Dried, Dry

Tea for human consumption

Effective 8 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of tea for human consumption. This includes loose leaf teas and tea bags containing Camellia sinensis, herbal teas, herbal infusions and herbal tea capsules.

Matched term: Dried, herb

Human therapeutics and medicines

Effective 21 February 2024 to 24 April 2024

This case describes the requirements for the importation of human therapeutics and medicines. This case includes human material for human therapeutic use e.g. organs for transplant, blood products for transfusions. This case may include, but is not limited to, complementary medicines (including Chinese medicines) containing animal and/or microbial derived material.

Matched term: Dried

Fresh coconut and coconut meat

Effective 1 April 2024 to present

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: herbs, dried

Pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for companion animals

Effective 13 April 2024 to 30 April 2024

This case describes the requirements for the importation of pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for pets and companion animals. This includes goods which are intended for consumption by dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and horses (pets and performance animals) but does not include goods which are intended for consumption by production animals or food producing species (e.g. cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens). Goods may contain biological ingredients derived from animals, microbes (e.g. Saccharomyces), [e.g. fungi (including e.g. mushrooms)], plants, macroalgae (i.e. seaweed), and/or microalgae. Goods may be commercially prepared and packaged or may be imported in bulk for further processing in Australia i.e. to be included within a pet food product.

Matched term: Dried, Dry

Pacific Islands handicrafts

Effective 30 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of handicrafts made in the Pacific Islands containing dried leaves.

Matched term: dried