Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01065:reg:6:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01065
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 1/9)
Character Range: 8258–11138

6  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) animal;
(b) Australian territory;
(c) goods;
(d) plant.
  In this instrument:
50 kGy of ionising radiation: goods are treated with 50 kGy of ionising radiation if:
 (a) the goods are treated with ionising radiation; and
 (b) the absorbed dose is 50 kGy or more.
Act means the Biosecurity Act 2015.
animal part means a part of an animal and, unless the contrary is stated, includes the following:
 (a) blood;
 (b) tissue;
 (c) animal reproductive material;
 (d) skin (whether or not tanned);
 (e) bone;
 (f) hair;
 (g) feathers;
 (h) scales;
 (i) chitin.
animal reproductive material has the same meaning as in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.
animal secretion includes animal excretions and animal exudates, but does not include silk or wax.
animal tissue does not include:
 (a) a living animal; or
 (b) any of the following, if without adhering tissue:
 (i) skin;
 (ii) hide;
 (iii) wool;
 (iv) hair;
 (v) bristles;
 (vi) feathers;
 (vii) tusks;
 (viii) teeth;
 (ix) antlers;
 (x) horn;
 (xi) glue pieces;
 (xii) bones.
bee product means a product produced by bees.
biological material means any material originating or derived from an animal, plant, microorganism or microbial source.
bioremediation product means a product intended to remove, degrade, neutralise, or otherwise treat contaminants in the environment.
covered by, in relation to goods and an import permit, has the meaning given by section 7.
dairy product means:
 (a) milk (including condensed, concentrated, dried and powdered milk); or
 (b) goods produced from milk (including butter, cheese, casein, cream, ghee, whey, ice cream, milk albumin and yoghurt).
egg means an egg of a bird.
egg product includes any of the following:
 (a) whole egg in any form (whether pasteurised or unpasteurised);
 (b) egg albumen in any form (whether pasteurised or unpasteurised);
 (c) egg yolk in any form (whether pasteurised or unpasteurised);
 (d) goods produced from egg (including egg noodles and mooncakes).
environmental purposes includes use as:
 (a) a bioremediation product; or
 (b) fertiliser.
excluded khapra beetle goods means goods that are brought or imported into Australian territory:
 (a) as the accompanied or unaccompanied personal effects of a passenger, or a member of the crew, of a ship or aircraft; or
 (b) as mail; or
 (c) for personal use and with a value not exceeding the amount prescribed for the purposes of subparagraph 68(1)(f)(iii) of the Customs Act 1901.
FMD‑free country means a country that the Director of Biosecurity is satisfied is free from foot‑and‑mouth disease and that is specified in the FMD‑free Country List prepared by the Director of Biosecurity and published on the Agriculture Department's website, as existing from time to time.
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