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3 July 2022

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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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Poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 28 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing. The term poppy straw is used to indicate dried deseeded capsules with 10-20 cm of stem. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: Material

Benincasa hispida seed for sowing Alerts Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Benincasa hispida seed for sowing that does not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens.

Matched term: plant

Hemp seed and hemp products Alerts Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of hemp seed and hemp products (Cannabis spp.) for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For hemp fibre and fibre products, refer to the Permitted plant fibres case.

Matched term: plant

Permitted seed for sowing Alerts Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 5 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of seeds, which have been assessed as permitted entry without the need for an import permit, treatment, testing or growth and screening in a post-entry quarantine facility. For other permitted seed cases, please see the following BICON cases: Mixed seed for sowing (permitted species) or Seed for sowing products.

Matched term: screening

Starter cultures (and derivatives)

Effective 2 July 2022 to 20 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of starter cultures (and derivatives) for human food, beverage, human therapeutic and cosmetic use only. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. For the import of in vitro laboratory work or in vivo work in laboratory animals, please refer to the BICON case Microorganisms. Please note that this case only applies to the starter culture 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: material

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

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

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 BICON case Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plant

Unrestricted Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing Alerts Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of listed species of Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing that do not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens. For the import conditions for Luffa acutangula, please refer to the BICON case ‘Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing’. For the import conditions for Momordica charantia, please refer to the BICON case ‘Momordica charantia as seed for sowing’.

Matched term: plant

Psyllium husks for human consumption Alerts Changes

Effective 1 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of psyllium husks for human consumption.

Matched term: Plantain

Banana seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of banana seed for sowing.

Matched term: Plantains

Musa spp. for use as nursery stock

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Musa spp. as nursery stock.

Matched term: Plantains