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8 August 2020

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17 May 2024

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

Effective 18 July 2020 to 16 October 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

Maize grits for human consumption or processing Alerts

Effective 18 July 2020 to 21 August 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

Fresh coconut and coconut meat Alerts

Effective 18 July 2020 to 3 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh (mature and immature) coconuts for human consumption and use as prayer nuts and fresh coconut meat products for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For dried coconut please refer to BICON case Dried fruit for human consumption.

Matched term: plant

Collagen and casings for human consumption Alerts

Effective 18 July 2020 to 5 November 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

Cell lines Alerts

Effective 18 July 2020 to 5 December 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cell lines and/or supernatant fluid derived from animals, insects and humans.

Matched term: derived

Microscope slides

Effective 18 July 2020 to 5 December 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

Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 30 July 2020 to 21 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cucurbitaceous seed for sowing that do not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens.

Matched term: plant

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

Effective 30 July 2020 to 16 October 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 BICON case Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plant

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

Effective 31 July 2020 to 13 August 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

Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts

Effective 3 August 2020 to 21 August 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