Changes

The department has removed specific testing requirements for Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid on tomato seed for sowing. PCR testing for Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid is no longer a requirement for import of tomato seed for sowing.

Variation of import permits
The department has contacted affected permit holders and has varied import permits for tomato seed for sowing in line with these changes.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers (and their customs brokers) of tomato seed for sowing and department staff.

Further information:
This change was originally notified to stakeholders via a BICON Alert issued on 22 February 2024.

For further information please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@aff.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email ‘Plant T2 – seed for sowing’).