Alerts
New BICON case for highly processed tallow derivatives
Effective from 21 July 2021The department has published a new BICON case for highly processed tallow derivatives for all end uses (excluding stockfeed).
The new case includes import conditions for:
- highly processed tallow derivatives listed by the department
- goods containing listed highly processed tallow derivatives (with or without plant extracts/oils) as the only ingredients of biological origin.
Importers now have the option to apply for a standard permit where goods they intend to import are compliant with standard conditions. Please note: additional information (e.g. product names, approved arrangement sites) cannot be considered during assessment of an application for a standard permit.
If standard permit conditions cannot be met, an application for a non-standard permit will need to be submitted by the importer. Links to other BICON cases for non-standard permits are included in the new case.
Highly processed tallow derivatives, such as glycerol, fatty acids, stearates and salts, are processed using trans-esterification or hydrolysis at 200°C for at least 20 minutes under pressure and saponification with 12M sodium hydroxide (95°C for at least 3 hours for batch processing or 140°C under pressure for at least 8 minutes for continuous processing).
Who does this alert affect:
Importers of highly processed tallow derivatives and goods containing highly processed tallow derivatives and department staff.
Further information:
Contact the Client Contact Group Canberra on 1800 900 090 or email imports@awe.gov.au.
This Alert applies to the following Cases: