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Quarantine Alert |
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The information here covers AQIS quarantine requirements only and is current on the date of transmission but may change without notice.
AQIS makes no warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy or completeness of that information and will bear no liability with
respect to that information. Importers must satisfy quarantine concerns and comply with quarantine conditions applicable at the time of entry.
The Commonwealth through AQIS is not liable for any costs arising from or associated with decisions of importers to import based on conditions
presented here which are not current at the time of importation. It is the importer’s responsibility to verify the accuracy and completeness of the
information at the time of importation.
It is the importer’s responsibility to identify and to ensure it has complied with, all requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation including the Australian Customs Service, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Department of Health and Ageing, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority and any State agencies such as Departments of Agriculture and Health and Environmental Protection authorities. Importers should note that this list is not exhaustive. Importers should also note that all foods imported into Australia must comply with the provisions of the Imported Food Control Act 1992 , an Act which is administered by AQIS. Notification of the import must be provided to AQIS for all imported goods other than goods imported as accompanied baggage or goods imported via the mail and not prescribed under the Customs Act 1901. Notification must be consistent with Quarantine Regulations 2000 (examples include a Quarantine Entry or a Quarantine declaration). |
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Public Quarantine Alert PQA0676 |
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Amended import conditions for fresh onions, shallots, leeks and chives
from the Regional Officers, Importers and Brokers are advised that the importation requirements for fresh onions, shallots, leeks and chives from the United States of America (USA) for human consumption have changed effective from 8 July 2010. Biosecurity Services Group has determined
that Fresh onions, shallots, leeks and chives from permitted counties in the
States of Idaho and ICON (www.aqis.gov.au/ICON) has been amended to reflect the above. All other conditions in ICON will apply.
Contact: AQIS Plant Quarantine - (02) 6272 3917 or plantquar@aqis.gov.au
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For more information contact the ICON administrator
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