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25 January 2020

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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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Empty seashells Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes requirements for the importation of empty seashells, and empty seashells (including oyster shell) which are a part of manufactured articles such as furnishings or decorative items. This case does not cover shells for which the meat is still attached. For the import of shells (including oyster shell) for animal feed use, please refer to the BICON case for Stock feed, stock feed ingredients and stock feed additives (not of plant origin).

Matched term: plant

Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aromatherapy style products stuffed with seed and/or herbs such as heat pillows, Thai massage balls, scented herbal pillows and mattress inlays, eye pillows and toys (including fabric or plastic pet toys stuffed with plant material).

Matched term: plant

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

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

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: plant

Agathis spp. (kauri, dammar) for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the import requirements for permitted of Agathis species as nursery stock. Note: The importation of Agathis spp. from New Zealand is not permitted due to serious disease risk posed by the pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida (previously known as Phytophthora taxon Agathis). All permitted Agathis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in must be free of visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and be inspected prior to release from biosecurity control. Tissue cultures may be imported without media from a department approved source. All other plant material will require inspection, treatment and a minimum 3 months growth period the government’s post-entry quarantine facility or a private approved arrangement site where it will be screened for disease. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: plant

Microscope slides

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the conditions for the importation of microscope slides with plant material, biological material, human material, soil and water for in-vitro use.

Matched term: plant

Regulated vegetable crop seeds for human consumption Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 29 January 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of vegetable crop seed for human consumption that have been identified as a host for plant pathogens of biosecurity concern to Australia. Seeds are subject to mandatory treatment to render the seed non viable.

Matched term: plant

Maize grits for human consumption or processing Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for import of maize grits (or broken corn) for human consumption, or further processing into either food or for alcohol production. The goods must be commercially prepared and packaged. Maize grits (or broken corn) may range in size from granules less than 3mm or degermed kernels or granules greater than 3mm but less than full kernels. Corn cob articles being imported not for human consumption should be assessed under the Permitted plant fibres BICON case.

Matched term: plant

Animal based flavours or floss Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of unretorted animal based flavours or floss. Animal based flavours include soups, curry mixes, stock cubes, gravy powder and noodle flavours. This case applies to importation of heat processed animal based flavours or floss containing meat derived from mammals, birds, reptiles, fish (including elasmobranchs/sharks), crustaceans (including prawns), molluscs and aquatic animals. For retorted animal based flavours, please refer to the BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.

Matched term: derived

Collagen and casings for human consumption

Effective 21 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation for collagen and empty synthetic or animal derived casings for human consumption only.

Matched term: derived

Bulbs that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa for growth in open quarantine Alerts Changes

Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulbs that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa as nursery stock for growth in open quarantine. The term "bulbs" may include a range of plant taxa including true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers etc. For import conditions relating to bulbs for growth in closed quarantine, please refer to the following BICON case: Ornamental virus, Sudden Oak Death and Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plant