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The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is responsible for ensuring that products imported into Australia do not lead to the introduction, establishment and spread of pests and diseases that may endanger plants, animals and human life or health. Products regulated by AQIS include animals and animal products, plants and plant products and biological products containing or derived from micro-organisms, animal, human or plant material.
Genetically modified products imported into Australia that could potentially pose a pest and disease risk fall under the Quarantine Act 1908 administered by AQIS. In the first instance, an import application form must be completed for proposed importation of genetically modified material. AQIS assesses import proposals using an Import Risk Analysis process. AQIS also advises importers to contact the OGTR, as the importer must also comply with OGTR requirements.
