Alerts

On 1 February 2024, the following changes will be made to the 'Synthetic material' BICON case:

Consignments of synthetic material will need to provide either:

1. Evidence that the goods are not genetic material (including but not limited to synthetic genetic material), or
   
2. A statement that the goods do not code for a disease agent or part of a disease agent.

It is already a condition of the existing BICON case that goods do not code for a disease agent or part of a disease agent. The changes being implemented on 1 February 2024 will ensure the existing consignment-specific evidence requirements can clearly demonstrate adherence to this condition.

Who does this alert affect:
Importers of synthetic material, brokers and Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessment and Inspections.

Further information:
For further information, please contact the Laboratory and Human Tissues Program on 1800 900 090 or at imports@aff.gov.au.