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Case: Dried fruit Effective 04 May 2022 to 13 May 2022

Glossary

The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.

Term Definition
Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site)

An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things.
export

A consignment is considered to be exported either:

  1. when it is lodged with the freight forwarder, shipping company/airline, charter operator or an appointed agent in the place of origin, for ultimate destination in an Australian territory
  2. when it is shipped on board the vessel for an ultimate destination in an Australian territory, or
  3. when it is packed in a container and sealed in preparation for transport for an ultimate destination in an Australia territory.
freeze dried

Freeze drying is the process of dehydrating frozen foods under a vacuum. The process of freeze-drying consists of three phases: prefreezing, primary drying and secondary drying. Removing moisture prevents freeze dried food from deteriorating at room temperature.
fruit

Fruit is defined as the fleshy product of a tree or other plant, that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
thoroughly dried

Thoroughly dried may be defined as dried to the extent that the greater part of the moisture has been removed, and the product in that state is fit for non-temperature controlled storage without spoilage. This is usually 10-15% moisture content for conventionally dried goods or 20-25% for osmotically dried (sugared goods) (CAC/RCP 3-1969). While the specific moisture content can be measured with an electrical conductivity meter, physical observation and inspection is the primary method used by the department to determine if the fruit is sufficiently dried.