Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to import conditions for fresh (frozen or chilled) beef from Japan.

• The appendix in the standard permit that listed approved establishments in Japan has been removed from the permit.
• The conditions listing a specific establishment has been removed from the non-standard permit.
• The above have been replaced with a condition that the beef must be processed in establishments which have approval and are under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan.

NOTE: The changes only apply to permits issued after 28 June 2024.

If importers wish to have their permits updated, they will need to apply for a variation to the permit.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of fresh beef from Japan, Biosecurity Imports Support Team, Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessment and Inspections.

Background:
It was decided that it would be more efficient not to include a list or include specific establishments that may change and require permits to be amended.

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