DAFF - review specified finfish species

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Quarantine Alert

	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).

	Public Quarantine Alert PQA0856

	This notification is to advise you that DAFF (Animal) is planning to review the current list of specified finfish species. The list is based on findings of the 1999 Import Risk Analysis on Non-viable Salmonids and Non-salmonid Marine Finfish. There have been some changes in scientific information in terms of the known susceptibility of fish species to disease agents of biosecurity concern, as well as some changes to the taxonomic classification of certain fish species that calls for an update of the specified species list. This work is expected to be completed by May 2013, after which we will inform you of any necessary changes to permit conditions. If you require any further information please contact the DAFF Biological Imports Program on (02) 6272 4578 or biologicals@daff.gov.au.