Tighter regulations have been put to reduce emissions in Australia for quite some time now. However, there are certainly still exemptions to the rule and it is the responsibility of importers to prove that their goods qualify for them. Remember, that the emission standards are...

While it has been well over a decade since asbestos was completely banned in Australia, it is important to remember that not all countries have taken the same measures. Importers must still be on their guard, even when receiving goods that are supposedly ‘Asbestos-Free.’ That...

Like several other countries, Australia has decided to show commitment to reducing greenhouse gases by implementing new laws that limit the sale and distribution of high-emissions equipment. Therefore, as of July 1, 2018, new product emissions standards have been in effect that prohibit the importation...

For those of you getting ready for the upcoming BSMB season, please take note that New Zealand does not carry the exemption applying to New, Unused and Not Field-Tested imports (also known as the NUFT clause). They have their own rules for exemptions and are...

During the past few months, there have been significant changes to the health standards for imports, and new documents regarding these changes are now available online. A lot of these changes were apparently developed with regards to Italy’s BSMB season and issues with certain types...