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28 September 2021

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25 April 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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Human therapeutics and medicines Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

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: Plant, stem

Zantedeschia spp. for use as nursery stock

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of Zantedeschia plants, tissue culture and tubers. All plant material requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. Tissue cultures must have root or callus development, be free of visible contamination, and require phytosanitary certification and inspection prior to release from biosecurity control. Other plant material will require inspection, fumigation and a minimum 3 months growth period in quarantine at an approved arrangement site for visual disease screening. Dormant Zantedeschia tubers from approved countries may be imported under an approved system that requires inspection overseas to verify freedom from pathogens of concern. Tubers must be treated for insects, and following inspection and treatment, may be released from biosecurity control without the need for post entry quarantine. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: plants, plant

Geotextiles for bioremediation

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of geotextiles for use in erosion control, weed suppression and landscaping. This case applies to products such as mats, blankets, nets and logs made of permitted natural fibres (e.g. coir fibre, jute and hemp).

Matched term: natural

Plant fibre products and seed handicrafts Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fibre products and seed handicrafts.For the purposes of this case fibre products refers to dried, empty cotton pods, cholla wood and luffa. Seed handicrafts refer to products made from Aluerites spp. and Fagraea spp. seeds.

Matched term: Plant

Natural fibres (and their derivatives) of animal origin Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal hair/fibre, bristles, wool, wool grease and silk for all end uses other than for animal consumption, veterinary therapeutics, fertiliser, bioremedial or growing purposes. This case also includes products made from or containing derivatives of wool grease (e.g. lanolin) and silkworm cocoons (not containing the pupae).

Matched term: Natural

Aegagropila linnaei (aquatic plants) for use as nursery stock

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Aegagropila linnaei for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Bulbs to be grown in open quarantine for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulbs 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: Medium risk plants for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plant, plants

Incense

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of incense. Incense may be composed of plant material that is processed in a variety of ways. The most common type of incense is a mixture of charcoal and essential oils. Incense can take a variety of forms including sticks, cones, granules, or pastes. It may also be a pure resin or a mixture of loose plant material.

Matched term: plant

Baits, lures and fishing flies for aquatic use

Effective 6 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits and lures for aquatic use e.g. for recreational fishing use.

Matched term: plant

Cosmetics and soaps Alerts

Effective 14 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cosmetics. A cosmetic is a substance or preparation that is for use on any external part of the body or inside the mouth to change its appearance, cleanse it, keep it in good condition, perfume it or protect it. Cosmetics include soap, shampoo, moisturiser, hair dye, perfume, lipstick, mascara, nail polish, deodorant and many other products.

Matched term: Plant