Annex
Secure packing options for irradiated goods
Effective 13 October 2021 to 8 June 2023Secure packaging must be used during storage and transport of goods for export to Australia and at least one of the following packaging options must be used:
- Integral cartons - produce may be packed in integral (fully enclosed) cartons (packages) with boxes having no ventilation holes and lids tightly fixed to the bases.
- Ventilation holes of cartons covered - cartons (packages) with ventilation holes must have the holes covered/sealed with a mesh/screen of no more than 0.8 mm pore size (equivalent to a mesh size of no greater than 0.6 mm x 0.6 mm.) Alternatively, the vent holes could be taped over.