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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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Plant pathogens, plant-related microorganisms, fungi and genetic material for research
Effective 17 February 2024 to present
This case applies to live cultures of plant-related microorganisms including plant pathogens, plant material infected with plant pathogens, fully preserved plant pathogens, and nucleic acid (DNA, cDNA, RNA) extracted from plant-related microorganisms including plant pathogens such as viruses, viroids, fungi, stramenopiles, and bacteria. Conditions for import, including any biosecurity containment requirements, are generally determined through a case-by-case assessment of the biosecurity risk associated with the imported material as well as the proposed end use.
Matched term: preserved
Plant material for research purposes
Effective 17 February 2024 to 3 May 2024
This case describes the import requirements for not knowingly infected live plant samples, whole seed samples and other plant samples (e.g. processed or preserved samples) imported for research purposes. Plant material for research purposes may require containment in an approved arrangement site (e.g. laboratory or glasshouse). The required level of containment is determined by assessing the biosecurity risk associated with the imported material as well as the proposed research activity. Plant material that has undergone a department approved preservation method offshore may be released from biosecurity control. Alternatively, treatments can often be applied on arrival to allow the imported plant material to be released from biosecurity control (e.g. gamma irradiation treatment). Treatment options will vary depending on the type and form of plant material. An appropriate treatment option will be determined during the permit assessment.
Matched term: preserved
Herbarium specimens
Effective 21 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of non-infected and infected herbarium specimens of vascular plants, and non-vascular plants and fungi (including algae, lichens, mosses, liverworts and hornworts). Herbarium specimens are processed (e.g. dried, mounted, preserved) plant samples that are labelled with their collection data. These goods are for use in herbarium reference collections, for example, institutes listed in the Index Herbariorum. The department strongly encourages importers of herbarium specimens to transport the specimens via courier. This allows importers to monitor the movement and receipt of the goods throughout the import pathway, which may not be possible through the mail system.
Matched term: preserved
Processed grain and seed products for human consumption
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed grain and seed products for human consumption. The grain or seed must be made non-viable by processing. Processing includes cooked and frozen grains and seeds, textured vegetable proteins (e.g. tofu), vegan products (including cheese, sausages and yoghurt), flours, flakes, meal, meslin, bran, protein flour and grains and seeds that are puffed or exploded. Flakes must be rolled so the grain is cracked. This case also applies to processed nuts in the form of powder, meal or flakes. For cooked seeds, please see Cooked seeds for human consumption. For whole and broken rice products, please see Rice for human consumption.
Matched term: vegetable
Fresh fruit and foliage for ceremonial purposes Changes
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh etrogs (Citrus medica) willow (Salix spp.) and myrtle (Myrtus spp.) foliage for ceremonial purposes.
Matched term: fruit
Fresh salacca for human consumption
Effective 1 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of the following fresh salacca for human consumption from Indonesia.Summary of import conditionsWarning: 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 salacca requires phytosanitary certification and department inspection prior to release from biosecurity control.
Matched term: fruit, Snakefruit
Barkcloth
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of barkcloth and fine mats.
Matched term: fruit, Breadfruit
Biodegradable and/or edible tableware and packaging
Effective 21 December 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly processed biodegradable and/or edible tableware and packaging products.
Matched term: vegetable
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: fruit
Dietary supplements and natural medicines of plant origin for human consumption
Effective 7 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dietary supplements and natural medicines of plant origin for human consumption. For human therapeutics and medicines containing biological material of animal or microbial please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines. For protein powders and supplements (e.g. performance enhancement supplements), please refer to the BICON case Protein powders and body building supplements for human consumption. For products containing mushrooms please refer to the BICON case Mushrooms for human consumption. For products containing seaweed please see the BICON case Seaweed.
Matched term: Preserve