What has changed?
Due to notification of outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Italy (23 June 2025) and France (30 June 2025) the department has removed Italy and France from the LSD-Free Country List.
Following the release of the dairy review the department has reviewed the import conditions for dairy that require the goods to be sourced from, manufactured in and exported from countries on the LSD-Free Country List. The department is removing this import condition, and dairy goods will no longer be required to be sourced from, manufactured in and exported from countries on the LSD-Free Country List.
The decision to remove the condition for freedom from LSD aligns with the findings of the Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption – Final Report. The report found that the biosecurity risk of LSD in dairy was managed by pasteurisation or an approved heat treatment (as listed on the import permit).
No other import conditions have changed, and they must be complied with.
Permits for cheese remain unaffected as LSD conditions are not required for cheese.
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