Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Review of the rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries – Final report.
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/AUS/559 |
| Date notice |
13/01/2023 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Review of the rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries – Final report. |
| Summary |
Australia released the Review of rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries – Final report on 12 January 2023. All comments on the draft report for this policy review were considered in the finalisation process. The new import conditions will be implemented from 1 March 2023.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will contact all affected import permit holders to provide advice about how these changes affect their permits. Further details on the import conditions will be provided on the department's website at agriculture.gov.au/biosecuritytrade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides prior to implementation.
Model certification including veterinary export health certificates have been provided which can be used to facilitate trade immediately after implementation. Australia would like to commence negotiation of specific veterinary health certificates with all approved countries by 1 September 2023.
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| Product |
Live domestic dogs and cats and canine semen |
| Country |
Australia |
File attach:
NAUS559.pdf
Orther Notice: