Commencement of the application of fees for post-inspection in-office imported food sample management activities

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in relation to the commencement of the application of fees for post-inspection in-office imported food sample management activities.

From 3 February 2025 all in-office sample management activities that are cost recoverable will incur a fee-for-service aligned with the Imported Food Regulations 2019 at a rate of $39 per 15 minutes or part thereof.

There are options available to industry:

• Choose to participate in the Imported Food Sample Management Trial which is testing alternative stakeholder transport processes for imported food sample management. This industry-led approach would not incur the additional charge for an officer to provide this regulatory service. To find out more contact ImportedFood-PostInspection@aff.gov.au.
• Eligible applicants can choose to enter into a Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA), under which the importers manage the clearance for their own goods. This industry-led approach would not incur the additional charge for an officer to provide this service. To see if you are eligible visit FICA 
• The department can continue to provide the service and fees will be applied.