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Revised import conditions for unretorted meat

Effective from 4 September 2019

A review has been completed for the uncanned, unretorted meat BICON case which has resulted in changes to import conditions.

Who does this alert affect:
Importers of unretorted meat products (excluding retorted goods), Inspections Group and Assessment Services Group.

Background:
The case has been re-named ‘unretorted meat’ and will now incorporate pathways for Jerky and biltong for personal use.
Existing pathways have been streamlined and simplified. Importers will also be directed to alternative BICON cases that may be applicable to the goods they wish to import.

Further information:
Please contact the Import Conditions Review team on 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, then prompt 1 and ask for the ABIB Import Conditions Review section) or email at ABIABImportConditionsReview@agriculture.gov.au

This Alert applies to the following Cases: