Annex

Nectarines and peaches that have passed OPI by the United States of America authorities or the Department of Agriculture OPI must be securely stored prior to shipping and must be segregated from any other domestic or export products at all times.

Nectarines or peaches that have undergone OPI accompanied by the correct documentation as detailed above, may not be subject to a product inspection in Australian territory and can be cleared on documents. However, the Department of Agriculture reserves the right to undertake random verification or inspections of consignments that have undergone OPI, as required.

Should any discrepancy be found with the produce or certification (indicating a possible system breakdown), the produce will be detained until the cause of the breakdown is determined and advice provided of the appropriate remedial action. Corrective action in Australian territory may include further inspection, treatment or re-shipment.

Minor spelling errors, omissions, or ambiguities on the phytosanitary certificate that do not compromise the quarantine status of the goods can be accepted and the goods released, provided there is sufficient information remaining to assess compliance with the import conditions.

No nectarines or peaches will be permitted for the remainder of the current season from any United States of America growing or packing facilities that have been suspended by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) during the current season.