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Changes

Removal of security declaration requirement for purity tested Vaccinium spp. seed from all countries

Effective from 7 June 2022

The conditions for purity tested Vaccinium spp. seed have been updated to remove the requirement for a supplier’s security declaration.

The department has determined that commercial seed handling practices and the phytosanitary security requirements of an exporting country are sufficient for maintaining consignment integrity and preventing contamination after testing.

No other changes have been made to import conditions.

Note:
All other BICON cases containing this declaration will be amended soon. Relevant import permits will also be amended at no cost to the permit holder. Permit holders will be notified prior to the amendment.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of purity tested Vaccinium spp. seeds, brokers and department staff.

Further information:
For enquiries regarding these changes, please phone 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.

This Change applies to the following Cases: