20 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 passionfruit from Vietnam.
The import conditions are based on the Passionfruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements final report.
Fresh passionfruit from Vietnam must undergo pre-export phytosanitary irradiation treatment, at an approved facility, to manage quarantine fruit flies, mealybugs, scale insects and false spider mites to achieve the appropriate level of protection for Australia.
Further information
A valid permit is required to import fresh passionfruit from Vietnam.
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.