Alerts
Notice for fresh, frozen, dried and powdered giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza) for human consumption
Effective from 30 August 2022The department will publish a warning and information notice highlighting the prohibition of giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza) under Schedule 23 in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). These plants, plant products, and derivatives of these plants cannot be imported as food for sale in any form under the Code.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of fresh, frozen, dried and powdered giant taro for human consumption from all countries, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspections.
Further enquiries:
Please email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.
This Alert applies to the following Cases:
- Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption
- Dried vegetables for human consumption
- Dried herbs for human consumption
- Powdered plant products for human consumption
- Fresh root vegetables for human consumption