Changes
Addition of Nepenthes beccariana and Rubus strigosus to various BICON cases
Effective from 19 January 2024Nepenthes beccariana and Rubus strigosus have been added to the ‘Permitted seed for sowing’, ‘Raw seed for human consumption’ and ‘Birdseed’ BICON cases. The department has assessed that these species are synonyms of Nepenthes mirabilis and Rubus idaeus which are permitted species under these BICON cases.
As a result, Nepenthes beccariana and Rubus strigosus may be permitted entry into Australian territory subject to the import conditions under the ‘Permitted seed for sowing’, ‘Raw seed for human consumption’ and ‘Birdseed’ BICON cases.
No other changes have been made to the import conditions of these BICON cases.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of seed, customs brokers and departmental staff.
Further information:
Contact Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.
This Change applies to the following Cases: