I think it is largely to try to protect from Foul Brood disease, and probably other unpleasant exotic diseases. Once when over east I bought a lovely big pot of honey. At the border control crossing to Western Australia the quarantine officer, who can inspect everything, said I wasn't allowed to bring it in, because over east they had Foul Brood Disease, but not in WA. However, I seem to recall may now be in WA also. I also was not allowed to take in the fruit I had in the car. I decided to cook it there and then, and eat it before we crossed. It was a miserable job, as it was pouring with rain. However, I suspect everything we were trying to keep out is probably now in the state - fruit flies, sparrows, starlings - and if not, probably soon will be.
If you are coming into Australia, don't bother trying to bring in preserved meats, Nonna's lovely cheese, etc etc. Rowena Roger, you need to tell everyone about the amazingly strict customs control on imported honey. I was in your lovely country about eight years ago, and was just amazed at how worried they were at the airport. I think one could have brought in guns, drugs, and nuclear weapons more easily than a jar of imported honey! I assume all that is to protect that fine Manuka variety . . . JBB -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
