Biologicals Consultative Group

The AQIS BCG is an industry group composed of organisations involved in the importation of biological products. The BCG acts as a consulting mechanism between AQIS, industry groups and individual firms that import biological materials.

Issues addressed by the BCG include anything topical for either the AQIS Biologicals Unit or the relevant industry groups. Examples include permit application fees, import conditions placed on various products and AQIS clearance procedures for biological commodities.

Membership

The following industry organisations are actively involved with the BCG:

• Animal Health Alliance Australia (AAHA)
• Animal Health Australia
• AQIS Industry Cargo Consultative Committee (AICCC)
• AusBiotech
• Australasian Plant Pathology Society
• Australian Self-Medication Industry (ASMI)
• Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia
• Council of Heads of the Australian Fauna Collection- Australian Museum
• Custom Brokers and Forwarders (CBFCA)
• Department of Health Australia
• Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia Inc.
• Food and Beverage Industry Association (FBIA)
• IVD Australia
• Medical Industry Association of Australia (MIAA)
• Medical Technology Association of Australia
• Petfood Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA)
• Science Industry Australia 
• Universities of Australia
• Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributers Association (VMDA)

The group meets twice yearly in Canberra and also has regular fax/email communication with members.

Contacts

Individual companies can either contact AQIS directly with specific issues, or make representations through their relevant industry organisation.

For further information about the BCG, or to register as a member, please contact the Biologicals Unit.