Food Control Certificate - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will require this certificate if you intend to import food into Australia, including food for your own consumption.

Your certificate will specify whether the food to which the certificate relates is required to be inspected and / or analysed by an authorised officer. This is to ensure that food imported into Australia meets the applicable standards outlined in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Importers will also need to provide documentation that provides evidence of clear traceability along the food supply chain.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certificate you must provide the following details:

the name of the vessel importing the food
details of the port where the food was loaded
the date on which the food is to arrive in Australia
your name and address as the person importing the food, and your agent in relation to the importation
a description of the food
country of origin
details of the food manufacturer or packer
brand name of the food
the number of packages that are to be imported in the consignment, and the weight of each package
the total weight of the consignment
any lot codes provided in relation to the consignment
the place at which the consignment may be inspected.

Duration

Per consignment

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	Company, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Application for a Food Control Certificate - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	Company, Co-operative, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Imported Food Control Act 1992 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Imported Food Control Regulations 2019 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

Import Conditions and Permits

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Northern Territory
Mailing address:	PO BOX 1970 Berrimah, Northern Territory 0828
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	08 8999 2136
Fax:	08 8999 2108
Email:	pr@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Australian Capital Territory
Operating address:	Edmund Barton Building Kings Avenue Barton Australian Capital Territory 2600
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	02 6272 3933

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Queensland
Operating address:	42 - 44 Qantas Drive Eagle Farm, Queensland 4009
Mailing address:	PO BOX 222 Hamilton, Queensland 4007
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	07 3246 8755
Fax:	07 3246 8639
Email:	brisbaneimportedfoods@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Tasmania
Operating address:	Quarantine Centre, Macquarie Wharf No 1 Hunter Street Hobart Tasmania 7000
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	03 6233 3626
Fax:	03 6234 6785
Email:	pr@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
South Australia
Operating address:	8 Butler Street Port Adelaide, South Australia 5015
Mailing address:	PO BOX 63 Port Adelaide, South Australia 5015
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	08 8305 9700
Fax:	08 8305 9820
Email:	saimpclear@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
New South Wales
Operating address:	Quarantine Inspection Centre 1 Crewe Place Rosebery, New South Wales 2018
Mailing address:	PO BOX 657 Mascot, New South Wales 1460
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	02 8334 7444
Fax:	02 9364 7340
Email:	nswimpfood@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Inspection Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Western Australia
Operating address:	Wing A, Market Square Level 1 280 Bannister Road Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155
Mailing address:	PO BOX 1410 Canning Vale DC, Western Australia 6970
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	08 9311 5333
Fax:	08 9455 3052
Email:	pr@aqis.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Imported Food Program, Operations Division

Import Conditions and Permits

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Victoria
Operating address:	Customs House Level 6 414 Latrobe Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Mailing address:	PO BOX 12520 Abeckett Street, Victoria 8006
Toll Free:	1800 020 504
Phone:	03 9246 6777
Fax:	03 9246 6800
Email:	vicaqis@aqis.gov.au

Supporting information

Importing Food Into Australia (Opens in new window)

Food Control Certificate - Australian Government