Our Mission
To provide members with support and direction on all matters pertaining to importing foods and beverages, to work with government on developing manageable and effective regulation and policy for the food and beverage importing industry and to champion the value of imported food and beverages by adding diversity to our rich nation.
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Message from the FBIA President: |
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“One of the most important improvements in the Imported Food Inspection Scheme is the ability of AQIS to recognise an importer’s own food safety system as an alternative to barrier testing by AQIS. Food Import Compliance Agreements (FICAs) are an assurance based regulatory arrangement undertaken through formal recognition and audit of and importer’s food safety management system by AQIS. Foods imported under a FICA are not subject to testing by AQIS at the border, but continue to be subject to any quarantine restrictions. By allowing goods to be cleared through the border without waiting for an Imported Food inspection and laboratory test, FICAs provide significant logistical benefits. Importers with a food safety system are encouraged to look into the possibilities of a FICA. Further information on FICAs may be obtained from the Association." Quin Scalzo
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Next FBIA Members' Meeting |
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Meetings in 2011 The schedule of the Association's meetings for 2012 is being prepared and will be published soon. For further details, please contact Tony Beaver on 03 9639 3644 or
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The Association welcomes APC Logistics as a Member of the Association. |
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