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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is developing a new standard permit “Sediment and related materials from the sea or ocean floor”.

The new standard permit will allow samples sourced from the benthic zones of oceans or seas within the neritic or oceanic zones, excluding intertidal zones (including estuaries), aquaculture sites and inland seas, to be imported outside of an approved arrangement. The goods must undergo an approved treatment either prior to, or immediately following import. To view the import conditions, including approved treatment options, click here.

The department would like to seek feedback from importers on the proposed conditions. In particular, if there are any alternative treatment methods you would like to see on the standard permit, please email imports@agriculture.gov.au and attention the Laboratory and Human Tissues team by 01 May 2023. Please include sufficient detailed information about the treatment to allow the department to assess suitability for inclusion.

Who does this notice affect: 
Applicants, brokers and importers of laboratory goods, biosecurity staff and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspections.

Further information: 
Please contact the Laboratory and Human Tissues Program on 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, then prompt 1) or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.