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Export Control Act 2020 (No. 12, 2020).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of the export of certain goods, and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
International trade Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Fraud Inspection Animal health Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Plant variety Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 432 sections divided into eleven Chapters, establishes the requirements for the control and monitoring of the export of certain goods, in particular an article, substance or thing (including reproductive material) derived from an animal or a plant. The objects of this Act are the following: a) to ensure that goods that are exported: (i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and (ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and (iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled; b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported; c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate; d) give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Export Control Act 1982.

Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2016)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Fraud, Timber, Pests/diseases, Animal health, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Poultry products, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Fraud, Royalties/fees, Camelids, Game, Sheep/goats, Meat, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Poultry, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Cattle, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022

Keyword: Poultry products, Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Meat, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Residues, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022

Keyword: Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Miscellaneous) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021 (2022)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Cattle, Camelids, Sheep/goats, Meat, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Residues, Hormones/steroids, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Equine-animals, Swine, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021 (2023)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, Certification, Genetic resources, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Marking/identification, Offences/penalties, Seasons, Slaughtering, Vaccination, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Reptiles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Meat, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Residues, Hormones/steroids, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud, Inspection, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud, Inspection, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud, Inspection, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Poultry products, Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Meat, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Game, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Equipment, Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling, Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Fuelwood, Inspection, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX