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8 August 2020

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19 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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Ricinus communis seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 30 July 2020 to 3 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed. Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis. R. communis may be imported under the following conditions: All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified. All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: packaged, packaging, material, plant

Dietary supplements and natural medicines of plant origin for human consumption

Effective 5 August 2020 to 21 August 2020

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 Dried seaweed for human consumption.

Matched term: plant, material

Incense

Effective 29 May 2020 to 5 December 2020

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, material

Mineral and metal ores, rock and sand

Effective 29 May 2020 to 1 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of inorganic material (e.g. mineral ores, pebbles, rock, stone, sand, volcanic ash etc.) or articles containing these materials imported for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or growing purposes.

Matched term: material, materials

Artificial plants on natural stems

Effective 22 June 2020 to 21 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of artificial plants on natural stems. These conditions apply to items that have artificial foliage or flowers attached to a natural wood stem.

Matched term: plants

Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn

Effective 22 June 2020 to 21 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant based articles that are highly processed, flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding.

Matched term: Plant

Plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use

Effective 22 June 2020 to 21 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use.

Matched term: Plant

Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material) Alerts Changes

Effective 18 July 2020 to 5 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal fluids and tissues for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in laboratory organisms only. Animal fluids and tissues include: Sera, plasma, whole blood and all other animal fluids. Tissue samples. Antisera. Non-viable reproductive material.

Matched term: material

Aquatic plants for use as nursery stock

Effective 18 July 2020 to 16 October 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aquatic plants as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Aquatic plants that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa for use as nursery stock

Effective 18 July 2020 to 16 October 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aquatic plants that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa, as nursery stock that will be grown in water during post-entry quarantine.

Matched term: plants