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Food
Quarantine restrictions apply to many raw foods and certain processed foods brought through the airport or mailed to Australia. The following items are prohibited:
- eggs and egg products
- dairy products
- uncanned meat
- seeds and nuts
- fresh fruit and vegetables
Commercial importers of food such as fresh fruit and vegetables or food containing milk, egg, meat or other animal products will need to obtain an import permit prior to importing the food. You can do initial checks for quarantine requirements by searching the Import Conditions Database (ICON). For more information contact your nearest AQIS office.
Please note that imported food must also meet the requirements of the Imported Food Control Act 1992, regulated by the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. More information on Australian Food legislation can be found on the Imported Food Legislation page.