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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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Rutaceae as nursery stock Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 12 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Rutaceae (includes lemons, oranges, tangelo, pomelo, grapefruit and limes) as nursery stock.
Matched term: plants
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests
Effective 28 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cargo identified as being at risk of being contaminated with brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests. You are still required to refer to the relevant BICON case for requirements relating to the good being imported (if applicable).
Matched term: materials
Papaver somniferum for processing
Effective 5 March 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw or capsules derived from the plant Papaver somniferum. 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: plant, Material
Cane and rattan articles
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cane and rattan articles that are made from the genus Calamus or allied genera. If cane or rattan articles contain other plant material such as bamboo or solid wood refer to the relevant component case.
Matched term: plant, material
Catgut derived from animal intestines
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. This case also includes suture material for human therapeutic use only. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin for use as a veterinary therapeutic, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients BICON case.
Matched term: material
Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
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, material
Sphagnum moss Changes
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of sphagnum moss for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Sphagnum moss is dried plant material used in the floral industry and nurseries to make wreaths, basket liners, water retention matting or for use in seed raising mixes. Sphagnum liquid waste absorbent is used for the cleanup of hazardous waste. The product consists of processed and dehydrated sphagnum moss that is often imported bagged, baled or as booms.
Matched term: plant, material
Cannabis spp. as nursery stock Alerts
Effective 23 April 2021 to 12 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Cannabis spp. as tissue cultures and cuttings. Summary of import conditionsWarning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case.All Cannabis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.Tissue cultures require phytosanitary certification, inspection and a minimum 3 month growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Unrooted and rooted cuttings require phytosanitary certification, inspection, chemical dip and a minimum 3 months growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Importers may also require other permits from the Office of Drug Control, Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration and local and/or state governments.
Matched term: screening
Noodles for human consumption
Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of noodles for human consumption only. This case may include items such as pasta, spaghetti, egg noodles, commercially packaged noodles or instant noodles. Please note that this case applies to noodles derived from plant material only and noodles containing egg. If you are importing a composite product that includes ingredients other than egg, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% egg (excluding meat) refer to the BICON case Egg and egg products for human consumption. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% dairy refer to the BICON case Dairy products for human consumption.
Matched term: plant, material
Microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives)
Effective 4 May 2021 to 14 May 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of microorganisms and infectious agents for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. 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. This case also applies to the importation of department approved starter cultures for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. For the import of approved starter cultures for all other end uses, please refer to BICON case Starter cultures. For the importation of secondary derivatives please refer to the following BICON cases: Antibodies Laboratory material
Matched term: material