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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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Highly refined organic chemicals and substances
Effective 24 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than for animal consumption, for environmental purposes (including bioremediation products 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, fatty acids).
Matched term: Highly, refined, organic, chemicals, substances
Proficiency Testing Samples Alerts
Effective 1 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of proficiency testing samples (or reference samples) for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. For samples that contain no ingredients of biological origin refer to the BICON case Synthetic material. For samples that contain no ingredients of biological origin other than approved starter cultures or standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives) refer to the BICON case Microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives). For samples that are processed and mounted on microscope slides refer to the BICON case Microscope slides. For samples that contain no ingredients of biological origin other than highly refined organic chemicals and substances refer to the BICON case Highly refined organic chemicals and substances. For samples which only contain less than 20mL or 20g of animal material sourced from countries approved for animal fluids and tissues (for the relevant species) that are not infected with microorganisms or infectious agents, refer to the BICON case Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material).
Matched term: highly, refined, organic, chemicals, substances
Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives
Effective 13 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of stockfeed products to be fed to stock animals including ruminants, poultry, pigs, horses, aquatic animals and bees. These products may contain ingredients of animal, microbial, plant, macroalgae, microalgae and/or mineral origin. This case should also be used for silage inoculants and for samples of plant-based stockfeed being imported for laboratory analysis. For products that are also used as veterinary therapeutics (e.g. antibiotics) please also consult the case for Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients. For bee pollen that will be fed to animals refer to the case Bee Pollen. For products containing ingredients of aquatic animal origin, which will be fed to aquatic animals refer to the case Aquaculture feed and aquatic meals.
Matched term: Organic, chemicals, substances, Highly, refined
Gum products
Effective 22 August 2023 to present
This case redirects importers to specific BICON cases for gum products based on end use.For stockfeed, fertiliser, growing purposes, please refer to Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives, Pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for companion animals or Fertilisers.For all other end uses, please refer to Highly refined organic chemicals and substances.
Matched term: Highly, refined, organic, chemicals, substances
Highly processed tallow derivatives
Effective 21 December 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal-derived, highly processed tallow derivatives for all end uses (excluding stockfeed) and goods containing highly processed tallow derivatives (with or without plant extracts/oils) as the only ingredients of biological origin. Highly processed tallow derivatives, such as glycerol, fatty acids, stearates and salts, are processed using trans-esterification or hydrolysis at 200°C for at least 20 minutes under pressure or saponification with 12M sodium hydroxide (95°C for at least 3 hours for batch processing or 140°C under pressure for at least 8 minutes for continuous processing). Importers seeking to bring tallow derivatives into Australia to be fed to stock animals including ruminants, poultry, pigs, horses, aquatic animals and bees should consult the case ‘Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives’.
Matched term: Highly
Fertilisers
Effective 23 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of fertiliser products for personal and commercial use within the environment. Examples include growth hormones (e.g. Gibberellic acid), soil conditioners and seaweed based growth promoting products.
Matched term: Chemical, Organic, Refined
Highly processed soybean and/or corn products not for human consumption
Effective 13 October 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly processed soybean and/or corn products (e.g. tofu cat litter). Importation is permitted for all end uses other than for human consumption, as animal food, fertilisers or for growing purposes.
Matched term: Highly
Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn
Effective 13 October 2023 to present
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: highly
Cryogenic shippers
Effective 22 November 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of new cryogenic shippers and cryogenic shippers that have been used for human or animal material or highly purified biological material and/or highly processed biological material.
Matched term: highly
Seed for sowing products
Effective 17 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of seed for sowing products containing permitted seed species and an inert growing medium, paper/cardboard or organic growing medium. Examples of seed for sowing products containing organic growing medium are biomats, non-transparent seed tape, sprout pencil and seed egglings.
Matched term: organic