​​​​​​​​​Animals or parts of animals preserved in any of the following fixative solutions may be imported without further restriction:

1. Methanol, ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 70%;
   
2. Glutaraldehyde at a minimum concentration of 2.5%;
   
3. Formaldehyde at a concentration of at least 5%;
   
4. Osmium tetroxide at a minimum concentration of 1% (electron microscopy only)​​;
   
5. Bouin's Solution;
   
6. Steedman's Solution (plankton only);
   
7. Davidson's Fixative​​.

Note: Use of RNALater as a preservative requires assessment on a case by case basis prior to import. Potential importers must lodge a completed Application for Special Authority to email AnimalDisease.Enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au for consideration by the Chief Veterinary Officer. Any approval to import will be under ​conditions specified within a Special Authority.

Upon arrival in Tasmania each consignment must have on the outside of the packaging:​

• a clear description of the contents, and
• contact details of both supplier and importer, and
• purpose of importation, and
  
• a copy of any documentation relevant to the approval of the importation both into Australia and/or Tasmania as applicable.
  
• Upon request consignments must be presented to a Biosecurity Tasmania Inspector for inspection at an approved place.​
  

For further information:​