5 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to New Zealand exporters, New Zealand's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) and importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh loose and truss tomatoes from New Zealand for human consumption.
What has changed?
The department is currently undertaking a review of fresh loose and truss tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) grown in New Zealand, due to a change in risk profile. Fresh loose and truss tomatoes grown in New Zealand are not permitted for import into Australia until the review is finalised.
This change applies to the following fresh produce case:
- Fresh Solanaceous fruit for human consumption
The department will issue another Import Industry Advice Notice when the review has completed.
Further information
For additional information you can email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@awe.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.