Quarantine News

4th May 2009 - Changes to AQIS documentation requirements for the clearance of imported cargo
AQIS have reviewed the documentation requirements for Imported goods, changes to apply from the 1st of August 2009. For more Information click here...

16th April 2009 - Importation of mayonnaise to Australia
AQIS wishes to notify all importer/brokers that mayonnaise with more than 10% egg content (by dry wt basis) requires a valid AQIS import permit. Importers must apply for a permit prior to importing such product. For more information click here...

16th March 2009 - Importation of mined and chemical fertilisers
This notice is to remind industry and new importers of their obligations under the Quarantine Act 1908 when importing mined and chemical fertilisers. It also advises of a change to the policy on issuing import permits for these products. For more information click here...

24th February 2009 - Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Increased quarantine measures are now in place for a range of import pathways. These measures will apply to all affected products produced in Taiwan from 7 January 2009 onwards. For more information click here...

20th November 2008 - Bark on Timber Packaging, Dunnage and Timber and Wooden Commodities
Bark on wooden packaging and commodities continues to be the number one reason for consignment non-conformities. For more information click here...

6th November 2008 - Commencement of Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) season in New Zealand
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Biosecurity New Zealand (MAF BNZ) has advised the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) that the 2008-2009 flight season of the Burnt Pine Longicorn beetle (also known as BPL or Arhopalus tristis or Arhopalusferus) commenced on 4 November 2008. For more information click here...

3rd November 2008 - AQIS Implement AFAS Scheme in PNG
Methyl Bromide Fumigations carried out in PNG after the 3rd of November 2008, must be by AFAS approved fumigators. For more information click here...

9th October 2008 - New AQIS fees to apply from 13th of October 2008
New AQIS fees to apply from the 13th of October 2008. For more information click here...

15th September 2008 - Tiles and Related Commodities
Increased intervention on ‘Tiles and related commodities’ until at least the end of 2008 due to continued non-compliance with the AQIS requirements. For more information click here...

29th August 2008 - Transhipment of ship stores containing food items
AQIS has further reviewed the quarantine management requirements for transhipments of ship stores containing foods normally permitted entry to Australia, Import Permit required. For more information click here...

22nd August 2008 - AQIS Container fees in the ICS
Difficulties with Container Fees in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). For more information click here...

7th August 2008 - Changes to permit application processing for used machinery
all applications to import used machinery requiring a permit will now be required to be lodged electronically through the eLodgement facility or manually through the Machinery and Military National Coordination Centre. For more information click here...

5th August 2008 - Update on the Implementation of the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
it is expected that AFAS PNG will be implemented in the last quarter of 2008. Further advice will be provided when an implementation date is confirmed. For more information click here...

4th August 2008 - Commencement of Revised Import Clearance Quarantine Services Fees
Revised Import Clearance Quarantine Services Fees anticipated to come into effect from 12 August 2008. For more information click here...

4th July 2008 - New Import requirements for imports of sawn timber and logs from Chile
New Import requirements for imports of sawn timber and logs from Chile effective immediately. For more information click here...

18th September 2007 - Revised import conditions for oversized timber
AQIS advise of changes to the requirements for the importation of oversize timber, which is not imported for further  processing. For more information click here...

31st August 2007 - AQIS Introduce new Kiln Drying requirements for imports of Timber
New Requirements for Kiln Dried timber to apply for Imports from 15th October 2007. For more information click here...

29th August 2007 - AQIS Introduce ePermits, online permit applications
Online lodgement and processing (for some commodities) of AQIS Import Permits. For more information click here...

7th August 2007 - Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in the United Kingdom
AQIS introduce suspensions to the imports of certain animals and animal products from the UK. For more information click here...

1st August 2007 - Importer’s are advised to check ICON before importing seeds
Importers are advised that before importing any seed into Australia, they should check ICON to determine if the species they wish to import is permitted entry into Australia and the conditions under which it can be imported. For more information click here...

14th July 2007 - Quarantine advice of changes to the importation of goods that have come into contact with bodies of fresh water.
Quarantine advice of changes to the importation of goods that have come into contact with bodies of fresh water. For more information click here...

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