DAWR - Amending profile questions for cheese (NNF 2016/079)


The following information has been provided by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources in Industry Advice Notice 61-2016 and is forwarded for your attention.

"Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to brokers and importers of cheese under Tariff Code 0406: Cheese and Curd.

When does this notice take effect?

These profiling changes will come into effect Monday 11 July 2016.

What has changed?

On 9 May 2016, changes were made to cheese classified as risk under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. Imported Food Notice IFN 06-16 Tests applied to risk food’ was published to advise importers and brokers of the changes.

The relevant Community Protection (CP) questions will now be amended to reflect these changes and accurately describe cheese that is classified as risk. Importers must provide brokers with manufacturer’s information to be able to answer the CP question correctly."

To view the full Notice and details of the changes, click HERE.