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Case: Biodegradable plant pots Effective 21 Jun 2017 to 15 Jul 2017
Case Description
This case describes the requirements for the importation of biodegradable plant pots for use as fertiliser.
Biodegradable plant pots can be made from rice husks, coir peat, sphagnum, wood pulp and other plant materials that pose a biosecurity risk. Pots must be manufactured in a way that will reduce the biosecurity risk or be subject to mandatory treatment.
These conditions do not apply to pots made from bioplastics such as starch derivatives or cellulose.
This case applies to imports into: Australia.
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