New Zealand
May 27, 2013

The Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand (MPI) has issued the import health standard: 152.02: Importation and Clearance of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables into New Zealand with a minor amendment. The import health standard is dated 28 May 2013 and replaces the version dated 30 April 2013 and is available on the MPI website at:
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/ihs/152-02.pdf

The amendment concerns the removal of Ditylenchus destructor from the additional declaration required for onions (Allium cepa) imported from Japan.

The amended additional declaration to the phytosanitary certificate is now:
The onions in this consignment have:

(i) been inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free from any visually detectable quarantine pests, specified by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.

Note: the generic phytosanitary certificate declaration contained on the phytosanitary certificate will be considered as equivalent to the above declaration.

AND

(ii) undergone appropriate pest control activities that are effective against:
Puccinia asparagi

OR

been sourced from an area free (verified by an official detection survey) from:
Puccinia asparagi

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Any questions can be directed to:

Plant Imports
Ministry for Primary Industries
PO Box 2526, 25 The Terrace, Wellington 6140
Email: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz
Tel: 0800 008 333
 

Website: http://www.maf.govt.nz

Published: May 27, 2013