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Case: Prawns Effective 21 Feb 2024 to 12 Mar 2024
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. |
batch |
Batch definitions for uncooked prawns For the purposes of testing prawns for disease agents of biosecurity concern, a batch may be defined by one of the following, but in any case, a batch cannot exceed one shipping container:
Please note: The competent authority (CA) is responsible for determining the batch definition applicable to the consignment. Please refer to the government health certificate supplied for each consignment for the batch definition applicable. |
Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) |
The scheme rewards importers of products who demonstrate consistent compliance with Australia’s biosecurity requirements with risk-based inspection rates (applied at the line level). Compliant importers benefit from the CBIS through smoother clearance of goods at the border and reduced regulatory costs. |
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. |
Krill |
'Krill' is a generic term for shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans (euphausids). These are not prawns. The following is a list of all currently identified species of krill: Euphausia brevis |
shelf stable |
Goods are shelf‑stable if:
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