Changes
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Effective from 12 April 2017What’s changed?
Perishable consignment verification of packaging inspections
From 10 April, options exist for verification of packaging inspections to be completed by either:
a biosecurity industry participant that holds AA Class 2.41 approval, or
the department.
Industry can now apply for a Class 2.41 AA to perform verification of packaging inspections of perishable consignments imported as air freight on behalf of the department. Information relating to the application process and the AA Class 2.4 and 2.41 requirements for approval can be found on the department’s webpage: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/arrival/arrangements
BICON update
Import conditions for commodities that require a verification of packaging inspection have been updated to reflect the options for how these inspections may be conducted. These changes include specifying the directions applicable to each option, as follows:
BIP performed inspection – Verification – CTO Verification (VPAP)
Department performed inspection - Verification – CTO verification
This Change applies to the following Cases: