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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
- referral to AQIS of quarantine material found inside the containers.
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:
The National Officer,
Co-regulatory systems (Implementation and Review),
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service,
GPO Box 858,
Canberra, ACT 2601
Telephone: (02) 6272 5202
Fax: (02) 6272 5888
E-mail: Broker Accred
