Bringing food into Australia [closed]

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Can you bring any food into Australia?

You must mark YES on your card to declare if you are carrying certain food, plant material or animal products. You can take these declared goods with you to the clearance point where they will be assessed by a biosecurity officer and may be inspected.

Why can you not bring food into Australia?

Australia's strict bio-security laws prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as well as our unique environment.

Can you take food through customs Australia?

Food items brought into Australia need to be declared on your Incoming Passenger Card if you come by plane, or on the parcels you mail. Biosecurity officers may need to inspect some of the food you're bringing with you.

What food items are not allowed into Australia?

What foodstuffs can I not take into Australia? Foods that are prohibited unless accompanied by a valid Import Permit include beans, peas, cereal seeds, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, uncanned meat and all pork products, milk, popping corn, raw unroasted nuts, whole salmon and trout.

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