Australian Imported Food Inspection Data-January to July 2011
When food is inspected under the IFS it may be subject to analytical testing for particular hazards, depending on the risk of the food. Risk categories for food.The data presented in the reports on inspection activity have been compiled from the results of inspection activity on imported food consignments under the IFIS.
This data reflects AQIS inspection activity only and does not relate to the number of consignments imported or the volume of imports as each consignment can vary in the quantities imported. Information on the volumes of trade are in the publication Australian Food Statistics.
Australian Food Statistics indicates that most food imported is sourced from New Zealand. However, under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement, certain food from New Zealand is not subject to inspection at the border by AQIS. Only food regarded as 'risk food' is inspected. Therefore the inspection activity on food from New Zealand is low compared to actual imports from New Zealand.Australian Food Statistics contains more information about imports from New Zealand.
The imported food inspection data used in AQIS reports refers to entries, lines and test results for all food categories (risk and surveillance) referred by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to AQIS for inspection. Definitions of these terms. The results presented are only for those lines where AQIS performed an inspection or inspection and analysis. Consignments of food that are not referred to AQIS or not inspected by AQIS are not included in this analysis.
