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Australia
25 April 2024

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Australia
4 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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Biological control agents

Effective 3 January 2024 to present

This case applies to microorganisms, invertebrates and other organisms for use as biological control agents. Biological control agents may require a multiple-tiered assessment prior to consideration for approval of release from post-entry quarantine.

Matched term: specimen

Cell lines Alerts

Effective 22 March 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cell lines and/or supernatant fluid derived from animals, insects and humans.

Matched term: specimen

Low risk genetic material (nucleic acids and their derivatives) relating to plants or plant research Alerts

Effective 22 March 2024 to present

This case describes the import requirements for the importation of low risk genetic material for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in plants. This includes characterised DNA, nucleic acid preparations, individual genes, low risk synthetic genetic material, and genetic material which has been cloned in approved vectors or microorganisms.

Matched term: specimen

Insects and insect products for human consumption

Effective 21 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dead insects (excluding bees) that are whole, powdered, cooked, dried and/or canned for human consumption. For the importation of dead bees, please refer to the BICON case Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens. For the importation of live insects, please refer to the BICON case Live animals and their reproductive material for laboratory use. For the importation of dead insects for medical use, please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines.

Matched term: specimens