DAFF - MMA : 2026-04: Fish and Fish products:Singapore:Temporary import testing requirements for live oysters harvested from Port Douglas shellfish harvesting area, South Australia

Wednesday, July 8, 2026


Date of issue: 8 July 2026
Date of effect: Immediate

Attention

  • Industry bodies – Seafood Industry Australia, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
  • Seafood Product Export Establishments
  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and Regional offices
  • Exporters, AEPI and NEXDOC users

Purpose

This Market Access Advice (MAA) notifies industry of temporary import testing requirements imposed by Singapore for live oysters harvested from the Port Douglas shellfish harvesting area, South Australia.

Summary of key points

  • The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has imposed a temporary test and hold requirement for live oysters harvested from the Port Douglas shellfish harvesting area, South Australia.
  •  The department understands that testing may take 7–10 working days before product can be released.
  • Consequently, exports of live oysters to Singapore are currently at commercial risk. The department is working with the SFA to restore usual import arrangements.
  • Exporters experiencing clearance delays should contact the department at dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au for assistance.
  • An additional MAA will be issued to notify industry of any updates.

Micor

The Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor) will be updated to reflect this MAA. The department encourages users of Micor to subscribe to the Micor update service for a commodity-specific email that lists changes that have been made the preceding week.

Further information

Contact exportstandards@aff.gov.au if you have any queries.

The information provided in this advice is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify these details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in this notice.