SECC - Terms of Reference

Connecting the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) with the Australian seafood industry

SECC Seafood Export Consultative Committee

Terms of Reference

SECC will effectively liaise between AQIS and the export fishing industry. Furthermore the Committee will advise, as required, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Australian Seafood Industry Council and the Quarantine and Export Advisory Council:

on financial matters relating to levels of apportionment of AQIS' charges to the export fish sector
on matters relating to the production, processing, packaging and transportation of fish and fish products for export
on any food safety matter which may directly impact on the industry and/or their markets
on the interpretation and application of importing countries' requirements and requirements under the Export Control Act and relevant Orders
on matters relating to certification, documentation and labeling requirements for fish
on inspection matters relating to common Australian standards for the production and processing of fish; and
on any relevant matter between the Australian export fishing industry and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (eg the impact of imports on exports).

secc@aqis.gov.au | Ph: (02) 6272 5141 | Fax: (02) 6272 3238 | PO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601