Changes

The department has made minor changes to the BICON permit cases for live rats and mice and their reproductive material for laboratory use. Changes have been made to clarify the definition of "bred".

The conditions in the following permits have been updated to clarify that "bred" for rats and mice is defined as the period from mating/fertilisation until parturition:

• Live laboratory rats and mice subjected to compliant pre-export hantavirus test
• Live laboratory rats and mice not subjected to compliant pre-export hantavirus test
• Mice embryos for reproductive laboratory use
• Rat embryos, semen and ova and mouse semen and ova

Import conditions regarding certification, preparation, transport, containment and release have not changed.

Importers are encouraged to review the import conditions and apply for a permit if conditions can be met.

What is the impact on my permit:
Current permit holders will not be affected. Importers can apply to vary their import permit if they would like to receive the new conditions. Please be aware that fees will apply.

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.