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Plant Export Operations Manual

Instructional material has been prepared by the department and published on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) to provide information that directs and supports industry and authorised officers (AOs) to understand their responsibilities and perform their roles relating to the export of plants and plant products from Australia.

Guidelines contain policy and processes that must be complied with. Guidelines contain information relevant to both industry and AOs.

Work instructions provide a step-by-step account of the activities an AO must undertake to correctly inspect plants and plant products, empty containers and vessels for loading on behalf of the department.

Reference material contains supporting information to further assist AOs to understand and perform their inspection tasks.

This section contains general information relating to the export of all plants and plant products, and the inspection of empty containers and vessels for loading from Australia. For information specific to establishments, transport units, product inspections and documentation refer to the related sections below.

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Exporting plants and plant products: A step–by–step guide for Australian exporters HTML  
Reference: Australia’s plant and plant product export legislation PDF 495 KB
Reference: Australia’s plant and plant product export legislation DOCX 223 KB
Guideline: Audit of plant export operations PDF 365 KB
Guideline: Audit of plant export operations DOCX 141 KB
Reference: Plant export operations instructional material glossary of terms PDF 371 KB
Reference: Plant export operations instructional material glossary of terms DOC 130 KB

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Authorised Officers

Exporters must use an inspection authorised officer (AO) who has the appropriate appointment for the type of inspection being conducted.

If an exporter is seeking an inspection from a departmental AO a Request for plant exports inspection appointment form must be completed.

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Authorised Officers HTML  
Guideline: Audit of plant export authorised officers PDF 343 KB
Guideline: Audit of plant export authorised officers DOCX 126 KB
Reference: Authorised officer audit performance standards PDF 249 KB
Reference: Authorised officer audit performance standards DOCX 103 KB
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions PDF 289 KB
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions DOCX 108 KB
Reference: Conduct and communication in the plant export environment PDF 616 KB
Reference: Conduct and communication in the plant export environment DOCX 52 KB
Reference: Defensible decision making for plant export authorised officers PDF 310 KB
Reference: Defensible decision making for plant export authorised officers DOCX 81 KB
Reference: Pre-entry hazard assessment for third party worksites including bulk vessels (Take 5 checklist) PDF 528 KB
Reference: Pre-entry hazard assessment for third party worksites including bulk vessels (Take 5 checklist) DOCX 40 KB
Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment PDF 355 KB
Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment DOCX 119 KB

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Equipment

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Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment PDF 860 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment DOCX 8.5 MB

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Specimen collection

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Reference: Plant exports guide – Specimen collection PDF 219 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Specimen collection DOCX 97 KB

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Registered establishments

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Departmental Policy: Management of plant export registered establishments PDF 456 KB
Departmental Policy: Management of plant export registered establishments DOCX 133 KB
Application to register an export establishment HTML  
Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d) HTML  
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments PDF 527 KB
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments DOCX 107 KB

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Auditing registered establishment

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Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments PDF 441 KB
Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments DOCX 120 KB
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments PDF 340 KB
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments DOCX 107 KB
Reference: Performance standards – washing potatoes for export to the Republic of Korea PDF 241 KB
Reference: Performance standards – washing potatoes for export to the Republic of Korea DOCX 91 KB

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Export compliant goods storage

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Guideline: Export compliant goods storage PDF 538 KB
Guideline: Export compliant goods storage DOCX 119 KB
Reference: Export compliant goods storage PDF 223 KB
Reference: Export compliant goods storage DOCX 118 KB
Reference: Export compliant goods storage (ECGS) hazard identification and mitigation survey PDF 723 KB
Reference: Export compliant goods storage (ECGS) hazard identification and mitigation survey DOC 779 KB

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Quality System Recognition

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Guideline: Quality System Recognition of highly processed plant products for export PDF 330 KB
Guideline: Quality System Recognition of highly processed plant products for export DOCX 129 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting processed plant products for export produced under quality systems recognition PDF 396 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting processed plant products for export produced under quality systems recognition DOCX 134 KB

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Mobile Bulk Loading

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Guideline: Mobile Bulk Loading of prescribed goods for export PDF 660 KB
Guideline: Mobile Bulk Loading of prescribed goods for export DOCX 361 KB
Reference: Prescribed goods export preparation standard checklist PDF 274 KB
Reference: Prescribed goods export preparation standard checklist DOCX 109 KB

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Handling pest free area products

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Reference: Performance standards for handling fruit fly PFA product outside of a PFA PDF 265 KB
Reference: Performance standards for handling fruit fly PFA product outside of a PFA DOCX 105 KB

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New Zealand Industry Inspection

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Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for New Zealand using industry inspectors PDF 440 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for New Zealand using industry inspectors DOCX 183 KB
Reference: New Zealand industry inspection record PDF 106 KB
Reference: New Zealand industry inspection record DOCX 46 KB
Reference: Performance standards – New Zealand industry inspectors PDF 237 KB
Reference: Performance standards – New Zealand industry inspectors DOCX 102 KB
Reference: Performance standards – Industry inspections of horticulture for New Zealand PDF 227 KB
Reference: Performance standards – Industry inspections of horticulture for New Zealand DOCX 99 KB

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Accredited properties include farms and packhouses that are required to be accredited by the department to produce and/or prepare a particular commodity to meet the requirement for recognition by an importing country authority.

Instructional material specific to horticulture export accredited properties can be found below.

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Guideline: Management of horticulture export accredited properties PDF 398 KB
Guideline: Management of horticulture export accredited properties DOCX 273 KB
Guideline: Audit of horticulture export accredited properties PDF 338 KB
Guideline: Audit of horticulture export accredited properties DOCX 145 KB
Reference: Performance standards for crop monitors PDF 221 KB
Reference: Performance standards for crop monitors DOCX 93 KB
Reference: Performance standards for farms PDF 247 KB
Reference: Performance standards for farms DOCX 116 KB
Reference: Performance standards for packhouses PDF 245 KB
Reference: Performance standards for packhouses DOCX 104 KB
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of farms PDF 246 KB
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of farms DOCX 218 KB
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of packhouses PDF 275 KB
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of packhouses DOCX 216 KB
Reference: Application for registration of cucurbit growers for freedom from Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) PDF 168 KB
Reference: Application for registration of cucurbit growers for freedom from Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) DOCX 68 KB

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Horticulture registered establishments and accredited properties are responsible for maintaining phytosanitary security of goods for export held in their premises and during transport from one premises to another. This includes documenting the secure movement of goods using transfer records.

Instructional material specific to phytosanitary security for horticulture exports can be found below.

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Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports PDF 366 KB
Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports DOCX 135 KB
Work instruction: Completing a transfer record for horticulture exports PDF 252 KB
Work instruction: Completing a transfer record for horticulture exports DOCX 107 KB
Reference: Transfer record for horticulture exports PDF 175 KB
Reference: Transfer record for horticulture exports DOCX 96 KB

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Empty container inspection

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Guideline: Inspection of empty containers for export PDF 307 KB
Guideline: Inspection of empty containers for export DOCX 110 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty containers for export PDF 314 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty containers for export DOCX 112 KB
Dry Box Inspection Entomology PDF 897 KB
Dry Box Inspection Entomology PPT 1.5 MB

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Bulk vessel inspection

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Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export PDF 528 KB
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export DOCX 145 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export PDF 583 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export DOCX 157 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel terms and definitions PDF 415 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel terms and definitions DOCX 544 KB
Factsheet - Use of a video camera to record empty bulk vessel inspections  

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Instructional material specific to product inspections can be found below. You will be required to use other export documentation, certification and forms, which can be found under the Documentation section, along with the relevant instructional material.

General

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Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets PDF 251 KB
Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets DOCX 97 KB

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Horticulture

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Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export PDF 420 KB
Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export DOCX 137 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling PDF 510 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling DOCX 151 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling PDF 517 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling DOCX 157 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Sampling horticulture PDF 224 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Sampling horticulture DOCX 104 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques PDF 4.0 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques DOCX 13.0 MB
Volume 6B: Pests and diseases – horticulture HTML  

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Grain and plant products

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Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products for export PDF 1.03 MB
Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products for export DOCX 186 KB
Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products for export PDF 1.1 MB
Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products for export DOCX 191 KB
Reference: Pests and contaminants of grain and plant products PDF 1.1 MB
Reference: Pests and contaminants of grain and plant products DOCX 4.9 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques PDF 1.6 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques DOCX 15.6 MB
Adult Insects Grain Inspection PDF 252 KB
Adult Insects Grain Inspection PPT 707 KB
Stored insects grain inspection PDF 408 KB
Stored insects grain inspection PPT 1.5 MB

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Cotton

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Guideline: Inspection of cotton for export PDF 384 KB
Guideline: Inspection of cotton for export DOCX 138 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide - Raw baled cotton inspection techniques PDF 1.5 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – Raw baled cotton inspection techniques DOCX 6.2 MB
Work Instruction: Inspecting cotton for export PDF 312 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting cotton for export DOCX 119 KB

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Hay and straw products

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Guideline: Inspection of hay and straw for export PDF 457 KB
Guideline: Inspection of hay and straw for export DOCX 154 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting bagged chaff and hay for export PDF 471 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting bagged chaff and hay for export DOCX 147 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting loose hay or straw for export in-line PDF 457 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting loose hay or straw for export in-line DOCX 153 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting hay and straw bales for export in-line and end-point PDF 460 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting hay and straw bales for export in-line and end-point DOCX 147 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – hay and straw inspection techniques PDF 460 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – hay and straw inspection techniques DOCX 2.8 MB

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Forest products

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Guideline: Inspection of forest products for export PDF 1.5 MB
Guideline: Inspection of forest products for export DOCX 956 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting forest products for export PDF 458 KB
Work Instruction: Inspecting forest products for export DOCX 137 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – bulk woodchips inspection techniques PDF 508 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – bulk woodchips inspection techniques DOCX 3.3 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in containers PDF 400 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in containers DOCX 1.9 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in vessels PDF 385 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in vessels DOCX 3.3 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs in stockpiles PDF 540 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs in stockpiles DOCX 8.0 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for lumber products PDF 427 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for lumber products DOCX 1.9 MB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for packaged processed forest products PDF 297 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for packaged processed forest products DOCX 901 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for bulk processed timber products PDF 374 KB
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for bulk processed timber products DOCX 1.5 MB

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Phytosanitary treatments being carried out on horticulture for export to protocol markets must occur in registered establishments that have the appropriate treatment function/s under their registration.

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Reference: Use of phytosanitary treatments for plant exports PDF 256 KB
Reference: Use of phytosanitary treatments for plant exports DOCX 105 KB

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Cold treatment

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Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for cold disinfestation treatment PDF 817 KB
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for cold disinfestation treatment DOCX 672 KB
Work Instruction: Initiating an in-transit cold treatment for plant exports PDF 474 KB
Work Instruction: Initiating an in-transit cold treatment for plant exports DOCX 162 KB
Work Instruction: Supervising an onshore cold treatment for plant exports PDF 376 KB
Work Instruction: Supervising an onshore cold treatment for plant exports DOCX 106 KB
Reference: Performance standards – onshore cold treatment – horticulture exports PDF 571 KB
Reference: Performance standards – onshore cold treatment – horticulture exports DOCX 93 KB
Reference: USDA treatment manual PDF 222 KB
Reference: Instructional guide – In-transit cold treatment PDF 1.0 MB
Reference: Instructional guide – In-transit cold treatment DOCX 3.0 MB

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Dimethoate dipping

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Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for dimethoate dipping treatment PDF 778 KB
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for dimethoate dipping treatment DOCX 652 KB
Reference: Performance standards – dimethoate dipping treatment – horticulture exports PDF 595 KB
Reference: Performance standards – dimethoate dipping treatment – horticulture exports DOCX 92 KB

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Irradiation

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Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for irradiation treatment PDF 3 MB
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for irradiation treatment DOCX 659 KB
Reference: Performance standards – irradiation treatment – horticulture exports PDF 333 KB
Reference: Performance standards – irradiation treatment – horticulture exports DOCX 87 KB

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Methyl bromide fumigation

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Methyl bromide fumigation methodology HTML  
Guide to performing QPS fumigations with methyl bromide HTML  
Reference: Performance standards for MBr fumigation PDF 339 KB
Reference: Performance standards for MBr fumigation DOCX 84 KB

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Sulfur dioxide/Carbon dioxide fumigation

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Reference: SO2/CO2 Fumigation methodology PDF 603 KB
Reference: SO2/CO2 Fumigation methodology DOCX 112 KB
Reference: Performance standards for SO2/CO2 fumigation PDF 323 KB
Reference: Performance standards for SO2/CO2 fumigation DOCX 29 KB

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Vapour heat treatment

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Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for vapour heat treatment PDF 3 MB
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for vapour heat treatment DOCX 650 KB
Work Instruction: Supervising a vapour heat treatment for plant exports PDF 321 KB
Work Instruction: Supervising a vapour heat treatment for plant exports DOCX 121 KB
Reference: Performance standards – vapour heat treatment – horticulture exports PDF 307 KB
Reference: Performance standards – vapour heat treatment – horticulture exports DOCX 85 KB

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This section contains information on the issuance of certification for plant exports and completing plant export inspection and treatment records.

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Guideline: Issuance of certification for plant exports PDF 292 KB
Guideline: Issuance of certification for plant exports DOCX 116 KB

Completing export documentation

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Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records PDF 567 KB
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records DOCX 179 KB
Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports PDF 360 KB
Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports DOCX 123 KB
Reference: Plant export document and treatments checklists PDF 731 KB
Reference: Plant export document and treatments checklists DOCX 143 KB

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Inspection and treatment records

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Reference: Grain and plant product inspection record PDF 273 KB
Reference: Grain and plant product inspection record DOCX 357 KB
Reference: Horticulture inspection record PDF 268 KB
Reference: Horticulture inspection record DOCX 305 KB
Reference: Bulk into ship hold inspection record PDF 356 KB
Reference: Bulk into ship hold inspection record DOCX 735 KB
Reference: Empty container inspection record PDF 223 KB
Reference: Empty container inspection record DOCX 255 KB
Reference: Empty container sticker stencil PDF 170 KB
Reference: Empty container sticker stencil DOCX 43 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel inspection record PDF 172 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel inspection record DOCX 199 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel loading running record PDF 204 KB
Reference: Bulk vessel loading running record DOCX 240 KB
Reference: Certificate of loading and calibration record for an in-transit cold treatment PDF 173 KB
Reference: Certificate of loading and calibration record for an in-transit cold treatment DOCX 85 KB
Reference: Onshore cold treatment record PDF 178 KB
Reference: Onshore cold treatment record DOCX 89 KB
Reference: Vapour heat treatment sensor calibration record PDF 160 KB
Reference: Vapour heat treatment sensor calibration record DOCX 93 KB
Reference: Vapour heat treatment record PDF 149 KB
Reference: Vapour heat treatment record DOCX 92 KB

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Charging Guidelines provides details about the application of the department’s biosecurity and export certification fees and charges applicable to biosecurity, live animal export, plant export and food export programs.

This section contains instructional material for plant export systems:

Manual for importing country requirements (Micor)

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Manual of importing country requirements (plants) HTML

Plant Export Management System (PEMS)

The Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide has been published as separate reference documents.

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Overview and general functions PDF 5.26 MB
Overview and general functions DOCX 10.0 MB
Empty container inspections PDF 1.7 MB
Empty container inspections DOCX 1.8 MB
Grain and plant product inspections PDF 1.76 MB
Grain and plant product inspections DOCX 2.34 MB
Horticulture inspections PDF 1.87 MB
Horticulture inspections DOCX 3.26 MB
Bulk vessel inspections PDF 1.70 MB
Bulk vessel inspections DOCX 3.53 MB
Bulk into ship hold inspections PDF 1.30 MB
Bulk into ship hold inspections DOCX 1.83 MB
Quality Systems Recognition PDF 1.38 MB
Quality Systems Recognition DOCX 1.95 MB
In-transit cold treatment calibrations PDF 5.1 MB
In-transit cold treatment calibrations DOCX 3.2 MB
Onshore cold treatment calibrations PDF 2.7 MB
Onshore cold treatment calibrations DOCX 1.8 MB
Vapour heat treatment PDF 2.8 MB
Vapour heat treatment DOCX 2.6 MB

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Document Version Date of release
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 19 11/08/2022
Volume 13: Phytosanitary certification overview N/A Rescinded
Volume 18: Export documentation – electronic N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Inspection of cotton for export 4 27/05/2022
Work Instruction: Inspecting cotton for export 2 27/05/2022
Reference: Performance standards – washing potatoes for export to the Republic of Korea 1 23/05/2022
Guideline: Inspection of empty containers for export 2 9/05/2022
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty containers for export 2 9/05/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Quality System Recognition Inspections 15 7/04/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 18 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Empty container inspections 12 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Grain and Plant Product inspections 16 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 14 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Bulk into ship hold inspections 15 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Onshore cold treatment calibrations 10 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Vapour heat treatment 3 4/04/2022
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 13 16/03/2022
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 19 16/03/2022
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Vapour heat treatment 2 21/02/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Bulk into ship hold inspections 14 21/02/2022
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Grain and Plant Product Inspections 15 21/02/2022
Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets 13 14/02/2022
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export 5 1/01/2022
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export 8 1/01/2022
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments 4 1/01/2022
Departmental Policy: Management of plant export registered establishments 1 1/01/2022
Guideline: Management of plant export registered establishments
Superseded by Departmental Policy: Management of plant export registered establishments
na Rescinded
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Overview and General Functions 17 17/12/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Bulk into ship hold inspections 13 17/12/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Grain and Plant Product Inspections 14 17/12/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - Quality System Recognition Inspections 14 17/12/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide - On-transit Cold Treatment (ITCT) Calibration Records 13 17/12/2021
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records 7 17/12/2021
Reference: Bulk into ship hold inspection record 2 17/12/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 16 22/11/2021
Reference: Bulk vessel terms and definitions 2 18/11/2021
Reference: Pests and contaminants of grain and plant products 3 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques 3 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – Raw baled cotton inspection techniques 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – hay and straw inspection techniques 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – bulk woodchips inspection techniques 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in containers 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs bulk in vessels 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for logs in stockpiles 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for lumber products 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for packaged processed forest products 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – inspection techniques for bulk processed timber products 1 18/11/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Vapour heat treatment 1 11/11/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Onshore cold treatment calibrations 9 11/11/2021
Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment 4 15/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 14 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Quality System Recognition Inspections 12 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – In-transit Cold Treatment (ITCT) Calibration Records 12 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 11 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 12 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Grain and Plant Product Inspections 13 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Empty container inspections 11 13/09/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Bulk vessel inspections 12 13/09/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products for export 4 9/08/2021
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 19 5/07/2021
Reference: Defensible decision making for plant export authorised officers 3 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Mobile Bulk Loading Inspections N/A Rescinded
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 13 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Quality System Recognition Inspections 11 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – In-transit Cold Treatment (ITCT) Calibration Records 11 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 10 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 11 5/07/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Grain and Plant Product Inspections 12 5/07/2021
Reference: Instructional guide – In-transit cold treatment 1 28/06/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection technique 3 28/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide – Overview and General Functions 12 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Quality System Recognition Inspections 10 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – In-transit Cold Treatment (ITCT) Calibration Records 10 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Grain and Plant Product Inspections 11 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Empty Container Inspections 10 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Bulk Vessel Inspections 11 7/06/2021
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 10 7/06/2021
Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products 5 1/06/2021
Reference: Performance standards - irradiation treatment - horticulture exports 3 18/05/2021
Reference: Performance standards – onshore cold treatment – horticulture exports 4 18/05/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide-equipment 3 18/05/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide-sampling horticulture 3 18/05/2021
Reference: Plant exports guide-specimen collection 4 18/05/2021

Candidate Advice: BVI3001 Export inspection of empty bulk vessels
Superseded by Candidate Advice: BVI3001 Export inspection of empty bulk vessels

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: ECI3001 Export inspection of empty containers
Superseded by Candidate Advice: ECI3001 Export inspection of empty containers

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: FOP3001 Export inspection of woodchips
Superseded by Candidate Advice: FOP3001 Export Inspection of forest products - woodchips

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: FOP3002 Export inspection of logs
Superseded by Candidate advice: FOP3002 Export Inspection of forest products - logs

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: FOP3003 Export inspection of processed forest products
Superseded by Candidate advice: FOP3003 Export Inspection of processed forest products

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: HAS3001 Export inspection of hay and straw
Superseded by Candidate advice: HAS3001 Export Inspection of hay and straw

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: HOR3002 Export inspection of fruit and vegetables
Superseded by Candidate advice: HOR3002 Export Inspection of fruit and vegetables

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: PGG3001 Export inspection of prescribed grain and plant products
Superseded by Candidate Advice: PGG3001 Export inspection of prescribed grain and plant products

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: RBC3001 Export inspection of raw baled cotton
Superseded by Candidate Advice: RBC3001 Export inspection of raw baled cotton

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: TRE3001:1 In-transit cold treatment
Superseded by Candidate advice: TRE3001.1 Export phytosanitary treatments – In transit cold treatment

N/A Rescinded

Candidate Advice: TRE3001:2 Onshore cold treatment
Superseded by Candidate advice: TRE3001.2 Export phytosanitary treatments – Onshore cold treatment

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export 7 06/05/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – overview and general functions 11 04/05/2021
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 17 23/03/2021
Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets 12 22/03/2021
Reference: Australia’s plant and plant product export legislation 1 28/03/2021
Guideline: Audit of plant export operations 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Export Operations Manual Glossary 2011
Superseded by Reference: Plant export operations instructional material glossary of terms
N/A Rescinded
Reference: Plant export operations instructional material glossary of terms 1 28/03/2021
Volume 2: Export legislation
Superseded by Reference: Australia’s plant and plant product export legislation
N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Audit of plant export authorised officers 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Authorised officer performance standards 1 28/03/2021

Volume 17: Authorised officer audit and performance standards

Superseded by

  • Guideline: Audit of plant export authorised officers
  • Reference: Authorised officer performance standards
N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Management of plant export registered establishments 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d) 1 28/03/2021

Volume 17: Audit policy

Superseded by Guideline: Audit of plant export operations

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments 3 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Registering establishments and renewing registrations for the preparation of prescribed goods – plant exports N/A Rescinded
Work Instruction: Suspending and revoking registered establishments for the preparation and presentation of prescribed goods N/A Rescinded
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments 2 28/03/2021

Volume 7A: Export compliant goods storage

Superseded by Guideline: Export compliant goods storage

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Export compliant goods storage 3 28/03/2021
Reference: Export compliant goods storage 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Transfer certificate for plants and plant products excluding horticulture N/A Rescinded
Reference: ECGS application form
Superseded by Reference: Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d)
N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Quality System Recognition of highly processed plant products for export 8 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting processed plant and plant products produced under quality systems recognition 3 28/03/2021
Reference: Application for approval for Quality System Recognition
Superseded by Reference: Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d)
N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Mobile Bulk Loading of prescribed goods for export 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Prescribed goods export preparation standard checklist 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Application to handle fruit fly pest free area (PFA) product outside a PFA
Superseded by Reference: Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d)
N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Management of horticulture export accredited properties 2 28/03/2021
Guideline: Audit of horticulture export accredited properties 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Performance standards for crop monitors 3 28/03/2021
Reference: Performance standards for farms 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Performance standards for packhouses 3 28/03/2021
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of farms N/A 28/03/2021
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of packhouses N/A 28/03/2021
Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports 4 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Completing a transfer record for horticulture exports 2 28/03/2021
Reference: Transfer record for horticulture exports 3 28/03/2021

Volume 11: Inspection of empty containers

Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of empty containers for export

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Inspection of empty containers for export 1 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty containers for export 1 28/03/2021
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export 6 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export 4 28/03/2021
Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export 4 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling 4 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling 5 28/03/2021
Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products 4 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products 4 28/03/2021
Guideline: Inspection of cotton for export 4 27/05/2022
Work Instruction: Inspecting cotton for export 2 27/05/2022
Reference: Performance standards – washing potatoes for export to the Republic of Korea 1 23/05/2022
Guideline: Inspection of hay and straw for export 2 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting bagged chaff and hay for export 2 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting loose hay or straw for export in-line 2 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting hay and straw bales for export in-line and end-point 2 28/03/2021

Volume 8B: Commodity inspections – forest products

Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of forest products for export

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Inspection of forest products for export 1 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Inspecting forest products for export 1 28/03/2021

Reference: Application for registration as a horticulture export treatment facility

Superseded by Reference: Application for registration as a plant export registered establishment and/or associated operations and functions (EX26d)

N/A Rescinded

Volume 12: Treatments

Superseded by Reference: Use of phytosanitary treatments for plant exports

N/A Rescinded
Reference: Use of phytosanitary treatments for plant exports 1 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Initiating an in-transit cold treatment for plant exports 7 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Supervising an onshore cold treatment for plant exports 4 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Supervising a vapour heat treatment for plant exports 3 28/03/2021
Guideline: Issuance of certification for plant exports 6 28/03/2021
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records 6 28/03/2021
Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports 3 28/03/2021

Reference: PE100 Export compliance record

Superseded by Reference: Grain and plant product inspection record

N/A Rescinded

Reference: PE101 Export compliance record

Superseded by Reference: Horticulture inspection record

N/A Rescinded

Reference: PE102 Export compliance record

Superseded by Reference: Bulk into ship hold inspection record

N/A Rescinded

Reference: PE103 bulk vessel approval record

Superseded by Reference: Bulk vessel inspection record

N/A Rescinded

Reference: PE104 Container approval record

Superseded by Reference: Empty container inspection record

N/A Rescinded

Reference: PE105 Bulk vessel loading running record

Superseded by Reference: Bulk vessel loading running record

N/A Rescinded
Reference: Grain and plant product inspection record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Horticulture inspection record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Bulk into ship hold inspection record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Empty container inspection record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Bulk vessel inspection record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Bulk vessel loading running record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Certificate of loading and calibration record for an in-transit cold treatment 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Onshore cold treatment record 3 28/03/2021
Reference: Vapour heat treatment sensor calibration record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Vapour heat treatment record 1 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – overview and general functions 10 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Empty container inspections 9 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Containerised goods inspections 10 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 9 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk vessel inspections 10 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 9 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Quality Systems Recognition inspections 9 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – In-transit cold treatment calibrations 9 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Mobile bulk loading inspections 8 28/03/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Onshore cold treatment calibrations 8 28/03/2021
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for New Zealand using industry inspectors 1 22/01/2021
Reference: New Zealand industry inspection record 1 22/01/2021
Reference: Performance standards – New Zealand industry inspectors 1 22/01/2021
Reference: Performance standards – Industry inspections of horticulture for New Zealand 1 22/01/2021
Guideline: Issuance of certification for plant exports 5 3/02/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Overview and general functions 9 21/01/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Containerised goods inspections 9 21/01/2021
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk vessel inspections 9 21/01/2021
Volume 8B: Commodity inspections – forest products 4 18/12/2020
Work Instruction: Inspection of forest products 6 18/12/2020
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 16 10/12/2020
Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets 11 10/12/2020
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments 6 10/12/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk vessel inspections 8 10/12/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Empty container inspections 8 10/12/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – In-transit cold treatment calibrations 8 10/12/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Overview and general functions 8 10/12/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Containerised goods inspections 8 30/10/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 8 30/10/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 8 30/10/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Quality Systems Recognition inspections 8 30/10/2020
Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export 3 15/10/2020
Reference: Plant export document and treatments checklists 2 28/09/2020
Work Instruction: Supervising a vapour heat treatment for plant exports 2 25/09/2020
Reference: Vapour heat treatment sensor calibration record 1 25/09/2020
Reference: Vapour heat treatment record 1 25/09/2020
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 15 23/09/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Overview and general functions 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Empty container inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Containerised goods inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Horticulture inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk vessel inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Bulk into ship hold inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Quality Systems Recognition inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – In-transit cold treatment calibrations 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Mobile Bulk Loading inspections 7 28/08/2020
Reference: Plant Export Management System authorised officer user guide – Onshore cold treatment calibrations 7 28/08/2020

Volume 8A: Commodity inspections – Hay and straw
Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of hay and straw for export

N/A Rescinded
Work Instruction: Inspection of hay and straw
Superseded by:
  • Work Instruction: Inspecting bagged chaff and hay for export
  • Work Instruction: Inspecting loose hay or straw for export in-line
  • Work Instruction: Inspecting hay and straw bales for export in-line and end-point
N/A Rescinded

Volume 1: Introduction to the training manual
Not superseded

N/A Rescinded

Volume 4: Importing country requirements
Not superseded

N/A Rescinded

Volume 5: Product identification
Not superseded

N/A Rescinded

Volume 19: Export finance
Not superseded

N/A Rescinded

Reference: Operational controls - design and measurement
Not superseded

N/A Rescinded
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records 5 12/08/2020
Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports 2 10/08/2020
Guideline: Mobile Bulk Loading of prescribed goods for export 1 10/08/2020
Reference: Prescribed goods export preparation standard checklist 1 10/08/2020
Guideline: Inspection of hay and straw for export 1 5/08/2020
Work Instruction: Inspecting bagged chaff and hay for export 1 5/08/2020
Work Instruction: Inspecting loose hay or straw for export in-line 1 5/08/2020
Work Instruction: Inspecting hay and straw bales for export in-line and end-point 1 5/08/2020
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments 5 16/07/2020
Volume 7: Registration of establishments for export
Superseded by Guideline: Management of plant export registered establishments
N/A Rescinded

Volume 17: Registered Establishment Audit and Performance Standards
Superseded by Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments

N/A Rescinded
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 14 9/07/2020
Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments 2 29/06/2020
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments 2 1/07/2020

Volume 8: Commodity inspections - Grain, seeds, nuts and stockfeed
Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products

N/A Rescinded

Volume 6A: Pests, diseases and contaminants of grain and plant products
Superseded by Reference: Pests and contaminants of grain and plant products

N/A Rescinded

Work Instruction: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products
Superseded by Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products

N/A Rescinded

Reference: Inspection technique guide - Goods with a particle size greater than the sieve hole
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques

N/A Rescinded

Reference: Inspection technique guide - Goods with a particle size less than the sieve hole
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques

N/A Rescinded

Reference: Inspection technique guide - Nuts
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques

N/A Rescinded

Reference: Inspection technique guide - Goods in very small packages
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques

N/A Rescinded

Work Instruction: Validating supporting documents for plant exports
Superseded by Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports

N/A Rescinded
Guideline: Issuance of certification for plant exports 4 1/07/2020
Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports 1 1/07/2020
Reference: Plant export document and treatments checklists 1 1/07/2020
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of farms 1 23/06/2020
Reference: Application for plant export accreditation of packhouses 1 23/06/2020
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide (and Appendices) 6 3/06/2020
Guideline: Inspection of prescribed grain and plant products 3 3/06/2020
Work instruction: Inspecting prescribed grain and plant products 3 3/06/2020
Reference: Pests and contaminants of grain and plant products 2 3/06/2020
Reference: Plant exports guide – prescribed grain and plant products inspection techniques 2 3/06/2020
Guideline: Inspection of cotton 2 3/06/2020
Guideline: Quality system recognition of highly processed plant products for export 7 3/06/2020
Work instruction: Inspecting processed plant and plant products produced under quality systems recognition 2 3/06/2020
Reference: Table of plant export protocol markets 10 3/06/2020
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records 4 3/06/2020
Reference: PE100 Export compliance record 3 3/06/2020
Reference: PE102 Export compliance record 3 3/06/2020
Reference: PE104 Container approval record 3 3/06/2020
Reference: PE105 Bulk vessel loading running record 3 3/06/2020
Work Instruction: Supervising an onshore cold treatment for plant exports 3 20/04/2020
Work instruction: Initiating an in-transit cold treatment for plant exports 6 20/04/2020
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 13 20/04/2020

Volume 14: Product security
Superseded by Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports

na Rescinded

Work Instruction: Security and movement of horticultural produce
Superseded by Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports

na Rescinded
Work Instruction: Inspection of forest products 5 10/03/2020
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments 4 26/02/2020
Guideline: Management of plant export registered establishments 1 16/12/2019
Guideline: Audit of plant export registered establishments 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Performance standards for plant export registered establishments 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Application for registration as a horticulture export treatment facility 1 16/12/2019
Reference: SO2/CO2 Fumigation methodology 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Performance standards for SO2/CO2 fumigation 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Application to handle fruit fly pest free area (PFA) product outside of a PFA 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Performance standards for handling fruit fly PFA product outside of a PFA 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Performance standards for MBr fumigation 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Registered operation and function codes for plant export registered establishments 1 16/12/2019
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide (and Appendices) 5 9/12/2019
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export 5 1/10/2019
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling 3 15/08/2019
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling 3 15/08/2019
Work Instruction: Validating supporting documents for plant exports 3 27/08/2019
Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports 3 11/09/2019
Work instruction: Completing a transfer record for horticulture exports 1 5/09/2019
Reference: Transfer record 2 27/08/2019
Volume 8B: Commodity inspections – forest products 3 19/08/2019
Work Instruction: Inspection of forest products 4 19/08/2019
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 12 5/08/2019
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide (and Appendices) 3 13/07/2019
Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export 4 27/06/2019
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export 3 11/07/2019
Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised Officer User Guide (and Appendices) 4 31/05/2019
Reference: Performance standards – dimethoate dipping treatment – horticulture exports 1 11/02/2019
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for dimethoate dipping treatment 1.1 11/02/2019
Reference: Performance standards – irradiation treatment – horticulture exports 1 11/02/2019
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for irradiation treatment 1 11/02/2019
Reference: Performance standards – vapour heat treatment – horticulture exports 1 11/02/2019
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for vapour heat treatment 1 11/02/2019
Reference: Performance standards – onshore cold treatment – horticulture exports 1 11/02/2019
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for cold disinfestation treatment 1.1 11/02/2019
Reference: Performance standards for crop monitors 2.0 31/01/2019
Reference: Plant Exports Guide – Specimen collection 3.0 30/01/2019
Guideline: Quality System Recognition of highly processed plant products for export 3.0 12/10/2018
Reference: Application for approval for Quality System Recognition 2.0 14/11/2018
Reference: PEMS Authorised officer user guide 3.0 9/10/2018
Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records 2.0 2/10/2018
Factsheet: Information for managers of accredited properties 1.0 16/08/2018
Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 11 16/08/2018
Reference: Performance standards for crop monitors 1.0 3/08/2018
Reference: Performance standards for farms 1.0 3/08/2018
Reference: Performance standards for packhouses 1.0 3/08/2018
Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques 2.0 17/07/2018
Reference: Table of horticulture protocol markets 8.0 9/07/2018
Candidate Advice: TRE3001:2 Onshore cold treatment 1.0 12/07/2018

Work Instruction: Completing plant export compliance, approval and running records
Superseded by Work Instruction: Completing plant export inspection and treatment records

2.0 11/07/2018
Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment PDF 2.0 11/07/2018
Reference: PE105 Bulk vessel loading running record 3.0 11/07/2018
Guideline: Empty bulk vessels for export 3.0 11/07/2018
Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels 2.0 11/07/2018
Work Instruction: Supervising an onshore cold treatment for plant exports 2 3/07/2018
Reference: Onshore cold treatment record 2 30/05/2018
Guideline: Management of horticulture export accredited properties 1 28/06/2018
Guideline: Audit of horticulture export accredited properties 1 28/06/2018
Candidate advice: BVI3001 Export inspection of empty bulk vessels 4.1 8/05/2018
Thailand ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container 2.1 8/05/2018
Thailand ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container 2.1 8/05/2018
Candidate Advice: TRE3001:1 In-transit cold treatment 3 10/04/2018
Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment 1.2 29/03/2018
Guideline: Empty bulk vessels for export 1.2 29/03/2018
Work Instruction: Inspecting of empty bulk vessels 1.2 29/03/2018
Australian phytosanitary treatment application standard for dimethoate dipping treatment 1 27/02/2018
Reference: Table of horticulture protocol markets 7 6/12/2017
Work instruction: Initiating an in-transit cold treatment for plant exports 5 4/12/2017
Reference: Certificate of loading and calibration record for an in-transit cold treatment 1 4/12/2017
Japan ITCT calibration certificate 2 4/12/2017
Taiwan ITCT calibration certificate 2 4/12/2017
Thailand ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container 2 4/12/2017
Thailand ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container 2 4/12/2017
Multi country ITCT calibration certificate 1 4/12/2017
China ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
China ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded

India ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate

1 Rescinded
India ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Japan citrus and table grape ITCT calibration certificate
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Korea citrus ITCT calibration certificate
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Korea table grape ITCT calibration certificate
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
New Zealand ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
New Zealand ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Philippines ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Philippines ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Vietnam ITCT calibration certificate - 20 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Vietnam ITCT calibration certificate - 40 foot container
Superseded by Multi country ITCT calibration certificate
1 Rescinded
Reference: Plant exports compliance, approval and running records user guide 6.2 16/11/2017
Work Instruction: Validating supporting documents for plant exports 2.1 15/11/2017
Reference: Conduct and communication in the plant export environment 1.0 7/11/2017
Reference: Defensible decision making for plant export authorised officers 1.0 7/11/2017
Reference: Pre-entry hazard assessment for third party worksites including bulk vessels (Take 5 checklist) 1.0 7/11/2017
Volume 3: Defensible decision making
Superseded by Reference: Conduct and communication in the plant export environment
na Rescinded
Volume 15: Export communication
Superseded by Reference: Defensible decision making for plant export authorised officers
na Rescinded
Volume 16: Export occupational health and safety (OH&S) HTML
Superseded by Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment
na Rescinded
Rehabilitation process checklist
Superseded by Reference: Work health and safety in the plant export environment
na Rescinded
Reference: Bulk vessel terms and definitions 1 6/11/2017
Volume 10: Inspection of empty bulk vessels
Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export
na Rescinded
Work Instruction: Inspection of empty bulk vessels
Superseded by Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export
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Reference: Glossary of ships terms PDF
Superseded by Reference: Bulk vessel terms and definitions
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Reference: Table of authorised officer job functions 10.0 03/11/2017
Reference: Plant exports compliance, approval and running records user guide 6.1 17/10/2017
Candidate advice: HOR3003 Inspection of nursery stock, flowers and foliage (version 2.1)
Superseded by Candidate advice: HOR3002 Inspection of horticulture
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Candidate advice: HOR3002 Inspection of fruit and vegetables (version 2.1)
Superseded by Candidate advice: HOR3002 Inspection of horticulture
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Specimen collection equipment: non-hort inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Specimen collection
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Pest extraction equipment: non-horticulture inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Magnifying equipment: non-horticulture inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Inspection tools and instruments: non-hort inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Personal protective equipment: non-hort inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Specimen collection equipment: horticulture inspections
Reference: Plant exports guide – Specimen collection
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Pest extraction equipment: horticulture inspections
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Horticulture inspections – Lighting and magnifying instruments: horticulture inspections na Rescinded
Reference: Inspection technique guide – Inspection facilities and benches: horticulture inspections na Rescinded
Reference: Inspection technique guide – Personal protective equipment: horticulture inspections na Rescinded
Reference: Inspection technique guide – Tissue cultures
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Loose cuttings
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Fresh and dried flowers, foliage and seeds
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Cuttings in potting media and tube stock
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Bulbs, corms and tubers
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Bare rooted nursery stock
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Advanced nursery stock
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Inspection techniques: nursery stock, flowers and foliage
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Stonefruit, pome fruit and tropical fruit
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Root vegetables
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Mangoes
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Leafy vegetables
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Grapes
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Dried fruit
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Cucurbits group
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – Berries group
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Reference: Inspection technique guide – General instructions: fruit and vegetables
Superseded by Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques
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Work instruction: Sampling & inspection for export cert of nursery stock, cut flowers & cut foliage

Superseded by:

  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling
  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling
na Rescinded
Work instruction: Inspection of protocol fruit and vegetables for export

Superseded by:

  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling
  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling
na Rescinded
Work instruction: Sampling and inspection for export certification of dried fruit

Superseded by:

  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling
  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling
na Rescinded
Work instruction: Sampling & inspection for export cert of completed consignments & lots (FF&V)

Superseded by:

  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling
  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling
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Work instruction: Approved arrangement in-line sampling and phytosanitary inspection procedures for export certification of prescribed goods (fresh fruit and vegetables)

Superseded by:

  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling
  • Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling
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Volume 9: Commodity inspections – horticulture
Superseded by Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export
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Candidate advice: HOR3002 Inspection of horticulture (version 3.0) 3.0 16/10/2017
Reference: Plant exports guide – Specimen collection 1.0 16/10/2017
Reference: Plant exports guide – Horticulture inspection techniques 1.0 16/10/2017
Reference: Plant exports guide – Sampling horticulture 1.0 16/10/2017
Reference: Plant exports guide – Equipment 1.0 16/10/2017
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using in-line sampling 2.0 16/10/2017
Work instruction: Inspecting horticulture for export using end-point sampling 2.0 16/10/2017
Guideline: Inspection of horticulture for export 2.0 16/10/2017
Reference: Table of horticulture protocol markets 6.0 29/06/2017
Export Compliance Records 2.0 01/09/2014
Plant exports compliance, approval and running records user guide 6.0 6/07/2016
Work instruction: Empty bulk vessels (VFE3001) 3.0 7/10/2015
Work instruction: Empty container (ECI3001) 4.0 7/10/2015
Work instruction: Protocol fresh fruit and vegetables 1.0 23/12/2015
Work instruction: Security and movement of horticultural produce 1.0 1/07/2011
Work instruction: Nursery stock 2.1 20/01/2017
Work instruction: Dried fruit 2.1 20/01/2017
Work instruction: Completed consignments and lots fresh fruit and vegetables 2.1 20/01/2017
Work instruction: In-line sampling fresh fruit and vegetables 2.1 20/01/2017
Work instruction: Forest products (FOP3001/3002/3003) 3.1 17/12/2015
Work instruction: Hay and straw (HAS3001) 5.0 7/10/2015
Work instruction: Raw baled cotton (RBC3001) 4.0 01/10/2016
Work instruction: Prescribed grain and plant products (PGG3001) 4.0 7/10/2015
Volume 19 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 18 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 17 3.0 01/02/2014
Volume 16 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 15 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 14 2.0 8/09/2016
Volume 13 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 12 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 11 3.1 29/09/2014
Volume 10 2.1 29/09/2014
Volume 9 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 8B 1.1 29/09/2014
Volume 8A 4.0 29/09/2014
Volume 8 3.2 29/09/2014
Volume 7A 2.0 29/09/2014
Volume 7 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 6b 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 6a 4.0 18/02/2016
Volume 5 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 4 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 3 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 2 1.0 7/10/2011
Volume 1 1.0 7/10/2011

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