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Case: Diagnostic kits Effective 14 Jul 2016 to 15 Jul 2016

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.
Diagnostic kits

A ‘diagnostic test/ research kit' is defined as an instrument used to establish or confirm a diagnosis/detection/measurement.

This can include the diagnosis of a particular disease OR a particular characteristic. The ‘diagnostic test/ diagnostic test kit’ definition:

  1. Is not restricted to medical diagnosis and also includes diagnosis in all research (not only medical).

  2. Includes the diagnosis/detection/measurement of all matter including humans, animal, the environment and synthetic material.

  3. Includes kit reagents, standards and calibrators. These can be imported independently of the kit if required. Relevant documentation will need to accompany the consignment.

goods

Goods include:

1. An animal.

2. A plant.

3. Any other article, substance or thing (including, but not limited to, any kind of moveable property); and, to avoid doubt, includes mail of any kind and ballast water.
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.