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Biological Consultative Group
The DAFF Biological Consultative Group (BCG) is a consultative forum for DAFF, importers of biological products and stakeholders. The forum supports discussion of issues relevant to the DAFF Biological Imports Program and industries importing biological products.
The aim of the BCG is to provide DAFF and industry with a consultative forum to ensure that effective biosecurity outcomes are delivered without unnecessary impediments to trade by facilitating efficient and effective biosecurity regulation across the biosecurity continuum.
Membership
Current BCG industry membership includes representatives from:
- Animal Health Alliance Australia
- Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists
- AusBiotech
- Australasian Plant Pathology Society
- Australian Self-Medication Industry
- Australian Vice Chancellors Committee
- Biosecurity Cargo Consultative Committee
- Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia
- Council of the Heads of Australian Faunal Collections
- Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia
- Department of Health and Ageing
- Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia Inc
- Food and Beverage Importers’ Association
- Medical Industry Association of Australia
- Medicines Australia
- National Association of Crop Production and Animal Health
- Pet Food Industry Association of Australia
- Pet Industry Advisory Council
- Science Industry Australia
- Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributers Association
Frequency of meetings
The BCG meets two times per year.
Further information
Phone: 02 6272 3933
Email: BCG
Last reviewed:
14 Feb 2013
14 Feb 2013
