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Case: Test kits Effective 12 Jul 2023 to 01 Aug 2023
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 |
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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. |
disease agents |
Disease agent includes but is not limited to:
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goods |
Goods include:
Goods does not include ballast water or human remains. It also does not include a conveyance, except in certain circumstances. |
import permit application |
The department will assess the application and on the basis of that assessment may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those products. It should be noted that applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued. The Director of biosecurity or their delegate issues the import permit. You should ensure that an application is submitted for each product type and that the prescribed fee accompanies the import permit application. |
Legal manufacturer |
Legal manufacturer includes:
which made/manufactured/produced/processed the goods that are being imported. |
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) |
The TGA is part of the Department of Health and Aged Care. The TGA is responsible regulating the supply, import, export, manufacturing and advertising of therapeutic goods. Note: The import of therapeutic goods containing or derived from biological or human material is also regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. |
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