Processor

You process plant and animal products. This can include Australian and imported ingredients. Your products are for local and international markets.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Keep your facility clean. Know how to identify signs of pests and diseases. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect Australia from the spread of pests and diseases.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to your industry, the environment and our way of life.

Animal pests and diseases

Watch for signs of these pests and diseases. They can pose a serious risk to animals.

Aquatic animal diseases

How to identify these diseases. Videos and guides to help you.

Plant pests and diseases

Watch for signs of these pests and diseases. They can pose a serious risk to our plant life.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Business Queensland

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

Controlled goods

Export of some agricultural goods from Australia is regulated by law. This applies to all points in the supply chain. Check what you must do.

Food labels

How you must label food. What to include. Standards for Australia and New Zealand.

Food standards

What you must do. Your role in traceability from farm to plate. Standards for Australia and New Zealand.

Q fever

What it is. How it spreads. Prevent, identify and treat the disease.

Zoonotic disease

Some diseases can spread from animals to humans. If you live or work around animals, you are at greater risk. What you can do.

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.