Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries - Final report

Addendum to Regular Notification 2024-12-11
G/SPS/N/AUS/587/Add.1

Description

On 24 April 2024, Australia issued an SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/587) informing trading partners of the release of the draft report of a review of import conditions for the importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries for consultation.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has assessed submissions received during the consultation period. As a result, minor changes were made to proposed import conditions. The review report has now been finalized. Imports of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries may now occur in accordance with the import requirements detailed in the review report.

Keywords

Human health; Animal health; Animal diseases; Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg.; Animal diseases; Human health; Animal health