Australia (AU)
"Foot-and-mouth disease?? Enter AU"
Australian authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures and stepped up border checks, as foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in imported food, particularly from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Foot-and-mouth disease viruses are not only carried by live animals, but also in meat and dairy products, soil, bones, untreated hides, and vehicles and equipment that come into contact with infected animals. Due to increased scrutiny and disposal efforts, it is highly recommended to prevent food, protein powders and supplements from entering Australia in the coming months. Imported used agricultural equipment/parts and personal items may also face longer processing times. However, if it is necessary to ship the corresponding product to Australia, documents specific to the manufacturing declaration must be provided. On the other hand, please check the BICON website for any other requirements before shipping.
See the following links for more details:
- Beacon: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0
- Foot-and-mouth disease: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/policy/australia/naqs/naqs-target-lists/fmd
Papua New Guinea (PG)
National elections
Due to the escalation of tensions during this week's national election, the capital's business hours have been shortened to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this week. There may also be some delays during the transfer period.
