Alerts
Revised import conditions for hosts of Xylella fastidiosa and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum
Effective from 21 December 2018As a result of a review of the import conditions of hosts of the plant pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, import conditions have changed for plants that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum.
Spain is now considered a country free from Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum haplotypes affecting Solanaceae.
El Salvador and Nicaragua are no longer considered to be free from Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum haplotypes affecting Solanaceae.
In addition to current import conditions, phytosanitary declarations from countries considered to be free from Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum haplotypes affecting Solanaceae can include a declaration stating tissue cultures were tested and found free of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, in place of the country freedom declaration.
It is anticipated that all current import permit holders will receive an updated import permit by the end of January 2019.
Further information
Please contact the Plant Import Operations team at imports@agriculture.gov.au or by telephone on 1800 900 090 if you have any queries.
This Alert applies to the following Cases:
- Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum and Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock
- Cyphomandra species for use as nursery stock