Changes
Changes to the testing requirements for Vitis spp. (grape) for use as nursery stock
Effective from 6 June 2022The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has amended the post-entry quarantine testing requirements for Vitis spp. nursery stock following a review of import conditions. The review identified that the following eight viruses associated with Vitis spp. nursery stock are no longer considered to be of biosecurity concern to Australia:
- Arabis mosaic virus (ArMV) – grape strain
- Grapevine leafroll associated virus (GLRaV)-6, GLRaV-10 & GLRaV 11
- Grapevine red globe virus (GRGV)
- Grapevine syrah virus I (GSyV I)
- Grapevine virus F (GVF)
- Sowbane mosaic virus (SoMV) – grape infecting strain
As a result of the review, the overall number of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests has been reduced from 20 to 19.
Who does this notice affect:
Importers of Vitis spp. nursery stock, brokers and department staff.
Import permits:
Import permit holders will be contacted directly regarding permit variations.
Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or by email imports@awe.gov.au.
This Change applies to the following Cases: