Alerts

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has established import conditions for uncooked pig meat from France. The import conditions are expected to be available soon.

• A standard permit will be available for import of uncooked pig meat from France.
• Import permits will include the condition that the pig meat be directed to an approved arrangements site for processing by an approved method, prior to release from biosecurity control.

It is recommended that prospective importers follow the Pig meat case via their BICON account so that you are notified when the changes are implemented. You can follow the case by logging into your BICON account, going to the Pig meat case, and on the right-hand side under 'Case Option' click on 'Follow case'.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of uncooked pig meat, Biosecurity Imports Support Team, Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection, and the Pig meat team.

Further information:
Please contact the Food Biosecurity Imports Section on 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, then prompt 1) or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.