Import Conditions Database - ICON

Manufacturer’s Declaration Format Requirements

Where an ICON case requires that a manufacturer’s declaration accompanies a consignment, this declaration must meet the following format requirements:

All documentation presented to AQIS as part of the import process must meet the requirements of the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy. These requirements include:

Overarching Requirements (e.g. legible, in English, signed, dated, linked to the consignment);
Document Format Requirements (e.g. as per nationally accepted practice and standards, or on company letterhead); and
Prescribed Information Requirements (e.g. treatment certificates must include a description of the goods/packaging treated)

For full details, please refer to the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy or contact your local AQIS office or the Entry Management Program.

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Page last reviewed on 31 July 2009
For more information contact AQIS Entry Management Program entrymanagement@aqis.gov.au

	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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	Information About Manufacturer's Declarations Required by AQIS Manufacturer’s Declaration Format Requirements Where an ICON case requires that a manufacturer’s declaration accompanies a consignment, this declaration must meet the following format requirements: All documentation presented to AQIS as part of the import process must meet the requirements of the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy. These requirements include: Overarching Requirements (e.g. legible, in English, signed, dated, linked to the consignment); Document Format Requirements (e.g. as per nationally accepted practice and standards, or on company letterhead); and Prescribed Information Requirements (e.g. treatment certificates must include a description of the goods/packaging treated) For full details, please refer to the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy or contact your local AQIS office or the Entry Management Program. _____________________________________________________________________ Page last reviewed on 31 July 2009 For more information contact AQIS Entry Management Program entrymanagement@aqis.gov.au