Changes

Mandatory pre-shipment methyl bromide fumigation has been applied to fresh kiwifruit from France and Italy.

Fresh kiwifruit from France or Italy now requires evidence on accompanying phytosanitary certificates that they have been fumigated at an approved schedule.

Alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation, effective against identified pests and submitted by France and/or Italy, will be considered by the department.

Who does this notice affect:

• Importers, growers and suppliers of fresh kiwifruit grown in France and Italy
• MAAFF (France) and MiPAFF (Italy)
• Assessment Services Group and Inspections Group.

Further information:
For additional information you can email Plant Import Operations at imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.