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Case: Finfish for human consumption Effective: 02 Jul 2016 to 08 Jul 2016

Case Description

This case describes the requirements for the importation of finfish for human consumption only.


Please note that this case only applies to the finfish component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.

Warnings and Information Notices
Information

This commodity or species may be subject to the Australian Government Department of the Environment legislation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Commodities/species known to be, or considered to be covered by CITES will be referred to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service on arrival to Australia, in addition to their need to satisfy biosecurity import conditions.

CITES queries can be directed to the Department of the Environment on the details below:

Phone: +61 2 6274 1900

Email: wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au

Web: www.environment.gov.au

Information

If the fish product is for usage in aquaculture, animal feed or bait, please refer to one of the following relevant BICON cases:

  1. Aquaculture including pet fish food,

  2. Pet food,

  3. Baits and lures for aquatic use,

  4. Baits and lures for non-aquatic use.