Changes

On 11th August 2022, a new BICON case related to biological cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products will be made as part of the department’s ongoing commitment to quality review. These goods were previously assessed according to the conditions of the ‘Bioremediation products’ BICON case.

This change will deliver:

1. A new pathway in BICON for ‘Biological cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products’
2. New standard permit conditions developed for commercially prepared and packaged, retail-ready biological cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products in individual units no greater than 10kg or 10L.

The new standard permit conditions relate to goods that only contain microbial cultures and ingredients of biological origin listed on the department’s list of approved microbes for cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products and list of approved ingredients for cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products.

Importers are now able to apply for a standard import permit for these goods.

Standard permits are for goods that are manufactured in accordance with prescribed conditions which manage biosecurity risks to a very low level. For more information refer to the departments website: standard permits for biological products.

If the conditions in the standard permit cannot be met, importers must apply for a non-standard permit.

Who does this alert affect:
Departmental staff and Australian importers of biological cleaning agents, odour neutralisers and sanitisation products.

Further information:
Please contact the department on 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, prompt 1) or via email at imports@agriculture.gov.au.