Changes

All imports of dried fruit and vegetable products that have evidence that the goods have undergone commercial drying using forced heated air will no longer require a phytosanitary certificate.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with dried fruit and dried vegetables.

Background:
Following the completion of the departmental review of risks assessment for dried fruit and vegetables, it has been suggested that phytosanitary certificates are no longer required if the product has undergone commercial drying using forced heated air. This is due to the level of heat and lack of moisture mitigating any risk of potential pest or risk of germination.

Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.