Changes
Live C. elegans standard permit pathways moving between BICON cases
Effective from 7 November 2024The department currently offers two standard permits for live Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) for laboratory use, covering wild-type and genetically modified C. elegans specimens.
As of 7 November 2024, these permits have now been moved to the Live animals and their reproductive material for laboratory use pathway in BICON. No changes have been made to import conditions in either standard permit.
If you wish to apply for an import permit containing either of these standard permits, please refer to the Live animals and their reproductive material for laboratory use pathway in BICON to submit your application.
What does this mean for you?
There is no action required from current permit holders. Your current permit will remain valid.
What is a standard permit?
Learn more about standard permits for biological products.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of or brokers for live C. elegans specimens, Client Contact Group
Further information:
Please contact the Laboratory and Human Tissues Program on 1800 900 090 or email imports@aff.gov.au.
This Change applies to the following Cases: