Changes

The department has made changes to the import conditions for protein powders and supplements for human consumption.

Change to the name of the commodity case:

• The name of the commodity case has been changed from ‘Protein powders and body building supplements for human consumption’ to ‘Protein powders and supplements for human consumption’ to align with legislation.

Addition of conditions for goods derived from marine animals:

• Import conditions have been added for the import, for personal use, of protein powders and supplements derived from marine animals (other than from salmonid species). An import permit is not required but there are import conditions that must be met.

Streamlining of the pathways:

• The pathway for goods manufactured in counties not approved by the department as free of FMD has been removed.
• The pathway for goods not for personal use has been renamed to ‘Other - goods that do not meet the conditions for personal use’.
• Links have been added to direct importers to alternative BICON cases to determine if they can meet the import conditions in those cases or to apply for a permit in the commodity case relevant to the main ingredient in the product.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of protein powders for personal use, Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessment and Inspections, Client Contact Group.

Further information:
If you require any further information, or have questions about these changes, please contact the Food Biosecurity Imports Program on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.