Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has created a new standard permit for the import of animal fluids and tissues and laboratory materials that will be treated onshore with ionising radiation to a level that achieves a minimum absorbed dose of 50 kGy, excluding:

1. Fluids and tissues sourced from bovines, ovines, caprines, cervines, camelids and/or mink or their derivatives.
2. Goods containing fluids and tissues sourced from bovines, ovines, caprines, cervines, camelids and/or mink or their derivatives.
3. Goods known (or suspected) to be infected with disease causing prion proteins (whether protease resistant or not).

Importers are encouraged to review the import conditions and apply for a standard permit if conditions can be met. If your goods do not meet all of the permit conditions, please submit an application for a non-standard permit.

What is a standard permit:
Information about standard permits can be found on the department's webpage.

Who does this alert affect:
Importers of laboratory materials, brokers and Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessment and inspections.

Further information:
For further information, please contact the Laboratory and Human Tissues Program on 1800 900 090 or email imports@aff.gov.au.