2 September 2024
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects importers of fresh horticulture produce and brokers.
What has changed?
Import conditions are now published on BICON for the importation of fresh table grapes from Japan.
The import conditions are based on the Fresh table grapes from Japan report.
This change has arisen following engagement with Japan and the bilateral agreement of conditions.
These import conditions have been based on the standard commercial production practices and packing procedures in Japan. Fresh table grapes from Japan must be produced under an approved systems approach to mitigate the risk of Drosophila suzukii and a separate systems approach for five regulated pathogens. A sulphur pad is required to manage Daktulosphaira vitifoliae and pre-export inspection and certification is necessary to ensure freedom from other quarantine pests and risk material. A system of traceability and registration of entities and pack houses, is managed by Japan.
Further information
A valid permit is required to import fresh table grapes from Japan.
A valid import permit must be issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) before the fruit is shipped to Australia.
An import permit may be obtained by submitting an import permit application to the department through BICON (use the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the BICON case).
For additional information email Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.&