On 22 March 2023, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) issued import conditions for dairy products for personal use, effective from the date of publication. Main contents:

(1) A Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry import permit is not required, provided that the following conditions are met;

(2) The goods must meet biosecurity requirements. To demonstrate compliance with this requirement you must present the following on a Manufacturer's declaration or Food product label: Evidence that the goods were manufactured in a country approved by the Australian Director of Biosecurity as free from foot and mouth disease;

(3) The goods must be prepared and packed commercially;

(4) The goods must be clearly identifiable;

(5) These goods or any derivatives must not be distributed, sold or used for: a) animal consumption b) environmental purposes (including use as bioremediation product or fertiliser) c) growing purposes, or d) veterinary therapeutic use.

Learn more via: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/importConditions/Conditions/CasePathwaySection?evaluatableElementId=715229&Path=UNDEFINED&UserContext=External&evaluationStateId=45da9103-be0e-48af-9cce-d72e2a3c8ebc&caseElementPk=2060496&Hasalerts=True&HasChangeNotices=True&PathwayPk=2101&ConditionElementPK=1946525