Notice to Industry 17/2009 - Importation of mayonnaise to Australia
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To all importers/brokers of mayonnaise
It has come to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service's (AQIS) attention that in some instances the egg content of mayonnaise imported without a valid permit is exceeding AQIS import requirements.
AQIS wishes to notify all importer/brokers that mayonnaise with more than 10% egg content (by dry wt basis) requires a valid AQIS import permit. Importers must apply for a permit prior to importing such product. Imported mayonnaise products which do not meet AQIS import requirements will need to be re-exported or destroyed at the owner's expense.
Products containing less than 10% egg ingredients by dry weight and containing no discernible pieces of egg do not require an import permit but must be accompanied by a valid manufacturer's declaration indicating that the product contains less than 10% egg ingredients (by dry wt basis) and contains no discernible pieces of egg.
Further information
For further information regarding the importation of egg products please search ICON for 'egg' or contact the Biological Imports Program in Canberra on 02 6272 4578 or by email.