Alerts
Application forms for laboratory goods and human tissues
Effective from 9 December 2020Importers are advised that import permit application forms for laboratory goods have been updated.
Background:
For goods intended to be imported for laboratory use, the department has reviewed the process for applying for a permit and the application forms on BICON.
The department has enhanced the application forms to improve the information collected in support of the permit application and assessment process. This change will benefit importers and biosecurity officers assessing goods for import. The new questions in these application forms aim to improve our understanding of goods being imported, particularly with regards to how they will be used in Australia, and specifically elicit information that will assist in managing biosecurity risks.
Providing as much detail as possible at this stage of the application process will also reduce the number of questions needed to be asked during assessment, thereby decreasing the time for a permit to be issued.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of laboratory goods
Further information:
Please contact the Laboratory and Human Tissues Program on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.
This Alert applies to the following Cases:
- Antigens for laboratory use
- Cell lines
- Culture media
- Purified antibodies
- Diagnostic test kits
- Microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives)
- Genetic material (nucleic acids and their derivatives) excluding plants and plant pathogens
- Water
- Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material)
- Soil and articles containing soil
- Human fluids and tissues
- Laboratory materials