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Case: Catgut derived from animal intestines Effective: 23 Apr 2021 to 14 May 2021

Case Description

This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. This case also includes suture material for human therapeutic use only. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin for use as a veterinary therapeutic, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients BICON case.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.