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Case: Catgut derived from animal intestines Effective: 21 Jan 2020 to 01 Feb 2020

Case Description

This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines, other than casings and suture material. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. For the requirements for casings for human consumption, please refer to the Casings for human consumption BICON case. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and medicines or Human therapeutics and medicines BICON cases.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.