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3 February 2023

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7 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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Pet fish food Alerts Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 4 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of manufactured fish food for the consumption of pet fish in enclosed aquariums or ponds. Goods must not be used for aquaculture or any other purpose.

Matched term: consumption

Gelatine

Effective 3 February 2023 to 18 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of gelatine and gelatine derivatives for human consumption, human therapeutics, human cosmetics, culture media, in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms.

Matched term: consumption

Fish viscera and fish oil Alerts

Effective 3 February 2023 to 18 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fish oil for all end uses and fish viscera and fish maw for human consumption.

Matched term: consumption

Plant material embedded in a solid medium

Effective 3 February 2023 to 1 August 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products that are embedded in a solid medium. Plant material embedded in plastic includes plant materials, wood or bamboo that have been fully embedded (that is, not capable of free movement) in a solid medium that is impervious to air and liquid. Plant or plant parts with soil attached are permitted, providing the soil is fully embedded. Acceptable embedding media include catalysed hard plastics and hard silicones, fibreglass, resin, or similar compounds which have been fully sealed around the plant material using heat, moulding or chemical processes. Plant material embedded in plastic does not include plant materials, timber or bamboo that have been surface coated with a laminate, lacquer, paint, stain or items that have been wrapped in other materials. It further does not include engineered or impregnated wood or plant products such as plywood, veneer, compressed agricultural waste/wood products and reconstituted wood or wood plastics.

Matched term: processes

Sphagnum moss

Effective 3 February 2023 to 1 July 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of sphagnum moss for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Sphagnum moss is dried plant material used in the floral industry and nurseries to make wreaths, basket liners, water retention matting or for use in seed raising mixes. Sphagnum liquid waste absorbent is used for the cleanup of hazardous waste. The product consists of processed and dehydrated sphagnum moss that is often imported bagged, baled or as booms.

Matched term: processed

Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients Alerts Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 3 March 2023

This case describes the requirements to import goods for veterinary therapeutic use (including vaccines, therapeutic products, medicines, and products for use in assisted reproductive technologies). This case must also be used for ingredients for use in veterinary therapeutic manufacturing. Veterinary therapeutic goods may come in forms such as tablets, pills, capsules, powders or liquids. Veterinary therapeutic goods are used to: prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease or condition in animals, or prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate an infestation of animals by a pest, or cure or alleviate an injury suffered by animals, or influence, inhibit or modify a physiological process associated with a disease or condition in animals.

Matched term: process

Plant material for research purposes Alerts

Effective 3 February 2023 to 5 April 2023

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: processed

Microalgae

Effective 3 February 2023 to 18 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of microalgae for human consumption, human therapeutic use and cosmetic use in humans only. Please note that this case only applies to the microalgae component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.

Matched term: consumption

Dried leaf skeletons

Effective 3 February 2023 to 3 July 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried leaf skeletons for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Leaf skeletons are leaves that have been processed to remove the soft tissue of the leaf to reveal the veins. Leaf skeletons are often dyed or painted and used in displays, handicrafts and decorations such as albums, paper and light shades.

Matched term: processed

Incense

Effective 3 February 2023 to 3 July 2023

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: processed