Changes

The following changes have occurred to the Purified Antibodies BICON case:

• The following import pathways in the BICON case and associated permit conditions have been removed, as the new import conditions ‘Purified antibodies raised against disease agents excluding pathogens of biosecurity concern (standard permit)’ have replaced them:

  • Purified antibodies raised against microorganisms listed in the approved starter cultures list (standard permit)
  • Purified antibodies raised against listed standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents (standard permit)
• The BICON case and permit conditions for ‘Purified and raised against antigens from multicellular organisms or synthetic material’ has been updated to more clearly define the types of antibodies permitted and ensure that consignment-specific evidence can clearly demonstrate adherence to conditions. The new standard permit conditions are now available to review and apply for if conditions can be met, by searching and selecting the ‘Purified Antibodies’ commodity case and selecting 'Purified antibodies raised against inorganic or multicellular antigens (Standard Permit)'

Please note:

1. The department will not be amending current active import permits. Permit holders can apply to vary their current import permit via their BICON account (fees apply).
2. Any applications submitted before 6 June 2022 that included standard permits being replaced or amended will be processed as applied for. Applications submitted after this date will no-longer have those options available.

What is a Standard permit?

Learn more about standard permits for biological products

Who does this notice affect:

Importers of or brokers for purified antibodies, Pathways Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspections, Client Contact Group

Further information:

Please contact the Animal and Biological Imports Branch on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au