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Secure packing options for irradiated goods

Effective 16 February 2024

Secure 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Ventilation holes of cartons covered - cartons (packages) with ventilation holes must have the holes covered/sealed with a mesh/screen of no more than 1.6 mm pore size and not less than 0.16 mm strand thickness. Alternatively, the vent holes could be taped over.