Reminder of New packing declaration template (NNF 2017/076)

As referenced in NNF 2016/060 Key changes affecting Broker Approved Arrangements we would like to again bring to your attention a key change that will affect the Broker Approved Arrangements related to “Prohibited packaging material statement” since the implementation of the Biosecurity Act 2015, which places restriction on the use of the term ‘prohibited’ in relations to packing material.

‘Prohibited packaging material statement’ as required by the Non commodity information requirements policy has been replaced by the ‘unacceptable packaging statement’.

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has received legal advice that the ‘unacceptable packaging statement’ must only be used under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

The DAWR will continue to accept the prohibited packaging statement until 16 June 2017. We were advised by the DAWR that the new templates are routinely being used. If you are not using the new packing declaration template, please note they are published on the DAWR website to reflect this change.

To download the new packing (Packer/Supplier – Combined FCL/LCL packing declaration or annual packing declaration) templates click HERE.

It is important that your clients suppliers/packers are informed of this change to ensure they comply after 16 June 2017.