Skip to Content

Case Overview

Search Import Questions Import Conditions Onshore Outcomes

Case: Insects and insect products for human consumption Effective: 08 Jan 2016 to 26 Feb 2016

Case Description

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dead insects (excluding bees) that are whole, powdered, cooked, dried and/or canned for human consumption.

For the importation of dead bees, please refer to the BICON case Preserved and fixed animal specimens.

For the importation of live insects, please refer to the BICON case Arthropods for laboratory use.

For the importation of dead insects for medical use, please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.