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8 August 2020

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27 April 2024

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Non Commodity
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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Cosmetics and soaps

Effective 21 July 2020 to 5 December 2020

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: powder

Microalgae

Effective 21 July 2020 to 12 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of microalgae for human consumption and human therapeutic use 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: Powder

Dairy Alerts

Effective 21 July 2020 to 17 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dairy products. Dairy may include products such as cheese, butter, milk based infant formula, chocolate, lactose and its derivatives, clarified butter oil, ghee, milk products, colostrum, yoghurt, ice cream, cream, milk protein, casein and whey. Please note that this case only applies to the dairy 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: powders

Egg and egg products for human consumption Alerts

Effective 21 July 2020 to 16 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) egg products for human consumption only unless stated otherwise. Please note that this case only applies to the egg 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: powder

Processed grain and seed products for human consumption Alerts

Effective 22 July 2020 to 18 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed grain and seed products for human consumption. The grain or seed must be made non-viable by processing. Processing includes cooked and frozen grains and seeds, textured vegetable proteins (e.g. tofu), vegan products (including cheese, sausages and yoghurt), flours, flakes, meal, meslin, bran, protein flour and grains and seeds that are puffed or exploded. Flakes must be rolled so the grain is cracked. For roasted seeds, please refer to the Roasted seeds for human consumption BICON case. For unprocessed rice products, please refer to the Rice for human consumption BICON case.

Matched term: powder

Plant material for research purposes Alerts

Effective 24 July 2020 to 14 August 2020

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: Powder

Highly refined organic chemicals and substances

Effective 31 July 2020 to 5 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than as animal consumption, use as bioremediation agents or fertiliser, or for veterinary therapeutic use. This case includes items such as acetone, alcohols, amino acids, varnish, sulphur compounds, dyes, or paraffin, vitamins and organic acids (e.g. citric acid).

Matched term: powder

Fertilisers Alerts Changes

Effective 6 August 2020 to 29 August 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fertilisers.

Matched term: powder

Cork and cork products

Effective 25 April 2020 to 1 September 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cork and cork products. These are highly processed products made from the outer bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber).

Matched term: bark

Potpourri

Effective 29 May 2020 to 1 September 2020

The case describes the requirements for the importation of potpourri for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. These conditions do not apply to products with a single ingredient, incense, herbs or fibre articles.

Matched term: herbs