Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has updated conditions in the BICON case Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items, for animal bones, horns, antlers, tusks and teeth.

A new BICON pathway has been established for highly manufactured goods that contain or are made of bone. This includes the following types of goods:

• furniture with inlaid bone
• musical instruments made of, or containing, bone
• sculptures and bone carvings
• knives with antler handles
• complementary medicines e.g. dragon bone

A mandatory inspection will not be required for these goods. Importers will be required to provide a Manufacturers declaration or a Supplier declaration attesting to the highly manufactured nature of the goods and freedom from biosecurity risk material.

The option for an inspection is available for goods that are not accompanied by adequate documentation.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of highly manufactured goods containing, or made of, bone, horn, antlers, tusks, and teeth. Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.

Further information:
If you require any further information, or have questions about these changes, please contact the Food Biosecurity Imports Section on 1800 900 090 (prompt 1, then prompt 1) or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.