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Revised import conditions for chicken meat and pet food containing poultry material from New Zealand

Effective from 19 September 2019

The Department of Agriculture received notification from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries of the detection of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) in New Zealand that may be a threat to the Australian poultry industry and environment.

Until further information is known about the particular IBDV strain in New Zealand, the department will not allow imports of affected product unless strengthened import conditions are met.

Who does this alert affect:
Importers and retailers of:

  • chicken meat, chicken meat products and whole shell-on eggs for human consumption, and

  • pet food containing poultry derived material (including egg).

Further information:
Please see the department’s webpage.

For enquiries please phone 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, prompt 1) or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.

This Alert applies to the following Cases: