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Non commodity conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. Refer to the Non Commodity case to review the non commodity conditions related to your import.
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Ricinus communis seed for sowing
Effective 8 February 2023 to 5 April 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed. Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis. R. communis may be imported under the following conditions: All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified. All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: imported, import, importation
Microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives) Alerts Changes
Effective 11 February 2023 to 9 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of microorganisms and infectious agents for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. Secondary derivatives e.g. antibodies, are not permitted under these import conditions. This case also applies to the importation of department approved starter cultures for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. For the import of approved starter cultures for all other end uses, please refer to BICON case Starter cultures. For the importation of secondary derivatives please refer to the following BICON cases: Antibodies Laboratory material
Matched term: import, importation
Myrtaceae seed for sowing Alerts Changes
Effective 15 February 2023 to 5 April 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of permitted species of Myrtaceae seed for sowing. Only genera and species that are listed as permitted may be imported subject to the import conditions of this case.
Matched term: listed, imported, import, importation
Cannabis spp. as nursery stock Alerts Changes
Effective 1 March 2023 to 8 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Cannabis spp. as tissue cultures and cuttings. Summary of import conditionsWarning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case.All Cannabis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.Tissue cultures require phytosanitary certification, inspection and a minimum 3 month growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Unrooted and rooted cuttings require phytosanitary certification, inspection, chemical dip and a minimum 3 months growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Importers may also require other permits from the Office of Drug Control, Department of Health and Aged Care, Therapeutic Goods Administration and local and/or state governments.
Matched term: import, importation, Importers
Zantedeschia spp. for use as nursery stock
Effective 1 March 2023 to 5 April 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of Zantedeschia plants, tissue culture and tubers. All plant material requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. Tissue cultures must have root or callus development, be free of visible contamination, and require phytosanitary certification and inspection prior to release from biosecurity control. Other plant material will require inspection, fumigation and a minimum 3 months growth period in quarantine at an approved arrangement site for visual disease screening. Dormant Zantedeschia tubers from approved countries may be imported under an approved system that requires inspection overseas to verify freedom from pathogens of concern. Tubers must be treated for insects, and following inspection and treatment, may be released from biosecurity control without the need for post entry quarantine. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.
Matched term: import, imported, importation
Starter cultures (and derivatives)
Effective 4 February 2023 to 22 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of starter cultures (and derivatives) for human food, beverage, human therapeutic and cosmetic use only. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. For the import of in vitro laboratory work or in vivo work in laboratory animals, please refer to the BICON case Microorganisms. Please note that this case only applies to the starter culture component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.
Matched term: import, importing, importation
Unrestricted Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing Changes
Effective 15 February 2023 to 21 April 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of listed species of Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing that do not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens. For the import conditions for Luffa acutangula, please refer to the BICON case ‘Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing’. For the import conditions for Momordica charantia, please refer to the BICON case ‘Momordica charantia as seed for sowing’.
Matched term: listed, import, importation
Fresh produce for processing at a department approved arrangement site Changes
Effective 18 February 2023 to 8 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of the following fresh produce for processing at a department approved arrangement site (class 3.0): Chicory, endive (or witloof) roots; garlic; ginger; horseradish and onion.Summary of import conditionsWarning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case.This commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.Fresh produce for processing requires phytosanitary certification, department inspection and processing at a department approved arrangement site (class 3.0) prior to release from biosecurity control.
Matched term: import, importation
Fresh salacca for human consumption
Effective 24 February 2023 to 8 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of the following fresh salacca for human consumption from Indonesia.Summary of import conditionsWarning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case.This commodity does not require an import permit for importation into Australia.Fresh salacca requires phytosanitary certification and department inspection prior to release from biosecurity control.
Matched term: import, importation
Fresh asparagus for human consumption Alerts Changes
Effective 24 February 2023 to 8 March 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh asparagus for human consumption. Summary of import conditions Warning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case. This commodity does not require an import permit for importation into Australia. Fresh Asparagus requires phytosanitary certification and department inspection prior to release from biosecurity control.
Matched term: import, importation