Changes
Fresh limes for human consumption
Effective from 3 November 2020Plant Imports have added some wording on the labelling requirements to clarify that ‘Lot’ number, refers to produce within a consignment, specific to a registered grower. Each Lot number must be detailed on the phytosanitary certificate.
i.e:
The following information is required to be printed on each citrus package:
- Product of Egypt for Australia
- Name or trademark of the exporter
- Variety
- Lot number (based on registered grower list).
Who does this notice affect:
This notice affects importers of fresh oranges, limes, lemons, mandarins and tangerines, grapefruit and sweetie fruit from Egypt, brokers and Inspections Group.
Further information:
For additional information you can email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.
This Change applies to the following Cases: