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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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Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) to monitor the content, and control the movement, of transhipped ship’s stores and aircraft stores for use on cruise and commercial vessels. Note: This case does not apply to ship/aircraft spares. Ship/aircraft spares are defined as “parts or accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel”. Examples of ship/aircraft spares include engines or engine components, seals, bearings, lubricants, new filters, o-rings etc. These items are generally not derived from, nor contain, animal or plant products. However, if ship/aircraft spares do contain components of biosecurity or are used spare parts, then consignments must be referred to the department for assessment.
Matched term: plant
Peat Changes
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of peat.Peat, peat moss or sphagnum peat moss is defined as the dead material that accumulates in the lower levels of a peat bog. The product is excavated from peat bogs or at depth.
Matched term: material
Brachiaria spp. and Urochloa spp. seed for sowing Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Brachiaria spp. and Urochloa spp. seeds to be grown in post entry quarantine, during which the seeds are subject to treatment, disease screening and visual inspection during growth. If no disease is detected, the harvested seeds will be released from biosecurity control.
Matched term: screening
Dried fruit
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried or freeze-dried fruit and applies to a range of fruit. Importation is permitted for human consumption and all end 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 pods containing permitted seeds, please use this case. For seeds and pods containing non-permitted seeds, please refer to the relevant seeds for human consumption BICON case.For pods not containing seeds, please refer to BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption.
Matched term: plant
Retail ready products containing a mix of grains, seeds, dried fruits and nuts for human consumption
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
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
Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
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
Starter cultures (and derivatives)
Effective 4 May 2021 to 14 May 2021
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. Secondary derivatives e.g. antibodies, are not permitted under these import conditions. 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 Alerts Changes
Effective 4 May 2021 to 14 May 2021
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
Musa spp. for use as nursery stock Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Musa spp. as nursery stock.
Matched term: Plantains
Banana seed for sowing Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of banana seed for sowing.
Matched term: Plantains