The Scheme: Empty Container Scheme
The Empty Container Scheme allows accredited persons at Quarantine Approved Premises, through the assessment of international repositioned empty containers, to:
- verify cleanliness
- undertake the subsequent cleaning and disposal, and/or
- refer quarantine material found inside the containers to AQIS.
Accredited persons are able to inspect international repositioned empty containers without the need for AQIS to examine each container. The scheme provides for accredited persons to assess the container for quarantine concerns, and, on the basis of that assessment, record the level that relates to releasing the container, removing the contamination or contacting AQIS for intervention.
A flow chart explaining the process may be accessed in the following formats:
If you experience any trouble accessing the file in the above downloadable formats, a copy can be obtained from:
National Compliance Agreement Coordinator
Industry Partnerships Unit
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: +61 2 6272 4893
Fax: +61 2 6272 5888
Email: Broker Accred