Norfolk Island fresh produce biosecurity import conditions

Conditions for the importation of fresh apples for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh apples must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine disease and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The apples have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the cold disinfestation treatment applied] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).
  • ‘The apples have either:
  • 1. been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).
  • ‘The apples in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Apples that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Apples that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Apples that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture,Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh apricots for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh apricots must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods including codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The apricots have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/ methyl bromide fumigation/ irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The apricots have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).
  • ‘The apricots have either:
    1. 'been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. 'been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).'
  • ‘The apricots in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The apricots that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The apricots that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The apricots that are not sourced from an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for oriental fruit moth.
• The Apricots that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of asparagus for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The asparagus must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arrival using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The asparagus must be washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases including asparagus stem blight (Phomopsis asparagi) and asparagus rust (Puccinia asparagi), and other biosecurity risk material.
• The asparagus must be inspected and found free from live insects including Scutigerella immaculata, Thrips hawaiiensis, Scirtothrips aurantii, Scirtothrips dorsalis, onion maggot (Delia platura), tobacco white fly (Bemisia tabaci), Chirothrips manicatus, Arion intermedius, and red-legged earth mite (Halotydeus destructor).
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The asparagus in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh basil for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The basil must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Only basil leaves and stems are permitted.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and live insects and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The basil in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh (green) beans for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The beans must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Consignments must be free of mature seed (i.e. must be free of dried, brown pods and seed).
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate) certifying that:
  • “The beans in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.”
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection.  The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of beetroot for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The beetroot must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The beetroot must be trimmed to remove the foliage and roots, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must be:
  • ‘The beetroot in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection.  The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh blueberries for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh blueberries must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • “The blueberries in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island”, AND
  • ‘The blueberries have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
• The blueberries that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The blueberries that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh bok choy for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The bok choy must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The bok choy must be trimmed to remove the roots.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The bok choy in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh broccoli for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The broccoli must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The broccoli in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh brussels sprouts for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The brussels sprouts must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The brussels sprouts in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh cabbage for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The cabbage must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The cabbage must be trimmed to remove the roots.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The cabbages in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh capsicums for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh capsicums must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The capsicums have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ and
  • ‘The capsicums in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The capsicum that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The capsicum that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of carrots for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The carrots must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arrival using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The carrots must be topped to remove the foliage, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The carrots in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh cauliflower for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The cauliflower must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The cauliflowers in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of celeriac for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The celeriac must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The celeriac must be trimmed to remove the foliage and roots, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The celeriac in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh celery for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The celery must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The celery must be topped to remove the majority of leaf material, the roots must be removed, and the celery washed to remove soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk materials.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The celery in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh cherries for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh cherries must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods including codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The cherries have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/ methyl bromide fumigation/ irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The cherries in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The cherries that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The cherries that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh Chinese cabbage for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The Chinese cabbage must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The Chinese cabbage must be trimmed to remove the roots.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The Chinese cabbage in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh coconuts (Cocos nucifera) for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Coconuts to which these conditions apply must have husks removed and be free from sprouts.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh coconuts must be imported from mainland Australia.
• The consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Consignments must be free from live quarantine anthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine disease and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  •  “The coconuts in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island”
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh coriander for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The coriander must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• If coriander roots are present they must be thoroughly washed to remove all soil.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The coriander in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh cucumbers for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh cucumbers must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The cucumbers have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus Cucumiscucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ and
  • ‘The cucumbers in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The cucumbers that are not sourced from an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis) must be treated for cucumber fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The cucumbers that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh eggplants for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh eggplants must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The eggplants have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ AND
  • ‘The eggplants in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The eggplants that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The eggplants that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh fennel for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fennel must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The fennel must be topped to remove the majority of leaf material, the roots must be removed, and the fennel washed to remove soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The fennel in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of garlic for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

Note: An import permit will be required if these conditions cannot be met.

• The garlic must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The garlic must be free of soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The garlic in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of ginger for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

Note: an import permit will be required if the below conditions cannot be met.

• The ginger must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The ginger rhizomes must be free of stem and roots, and washed to remove soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from visual symptoms of live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The ginger in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh globe artichokes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The globe artichokes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from visual symptoms of live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The globe artichokes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh grapefruit for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh grapefruit must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The grapefruit have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/ methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The grapefruit in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Grapefruit that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Grapefruit that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of honey dew melons for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The honey dew melons must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• The honey dew melons must be whole fruit without cracks or splits.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The honey dew melons in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of Jerusalem artichokes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The Jerusalem artichokes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The Jerusalem artichoke tubers must be free of stem and roots, and washed to remove soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The Jerusalem artichokes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh kale for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The kale must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Only kale leaves and stems are permitted.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The kale in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh kiwifruit must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The kiwifruit have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ AND
  • ‘The kiwifruit in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• kiwifruit that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Kiwifruit that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh leeks for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The leeks must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The leeks must be topped to remove the majority of leaf material, the roots must be removed, and the leeks washed to remove soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The leeks in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
  • ‘The leeks in the consignment have been sourced and packed in an area where onion smut (Urocystis cepulae) and Iris yellow spot are not known to occur.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh lemons for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh lemons must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The lemons have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/ methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The lemons in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Lemon fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Lemon fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh lettuce for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The lettuce must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The lettuce must be trimmed to remove the roots.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The lettuce in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh limes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh limes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate) certifying that:
  • ‘The limes have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The limes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The limes that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The limes that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of mandarin for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh mandarin must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement . The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The mandarin have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The mandarin in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Mandarin fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Mandarin fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh mangoes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh mangoes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • The mangoes have:
  • ‘The mangoes have undergone [specify the treatment applied; Methyl Bromide/Vapour Heat Treatment/Hot Water Treatment/Irradiation] prior to shipment for fruit flies
  • The mangoes have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Mango seed weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae).’, OR
    2. been treated with irradiation to a minimum absorbed dose of 300 Gy for Mango seed weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae).’
  • The mangoes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for the import into Norfolk Island.'
• Treatment for fruit flies must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh mint for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The mint must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Only mint leaves and stems are permitted.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The mint in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh mushrooms for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• Must be a listed mushroom species , and must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce (including the scientific name), the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The mushrooms in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh nectarines for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh nectarines must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, including Codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The nectarines have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The nectarines have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).
  • ‘The nectarines have either:
    1. been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’,or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.’
  • ‘The nectarines in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The nectarines that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The nectarines that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The nectarines that are not sourced from an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for oriental fruit moth.
• The Nectarines that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of onions for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

Note: An import permit will be required if these conditions cannot be met.

• The onions must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The onions must be free of soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:            
  • ‘The onions in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh oranges for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh oranges must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The oranges have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The oranges in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Orange fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Orange fruit that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh peaches for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh peaches must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods including codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The peaches have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied:cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The peaches have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).
  • ‘The peaches have either:
    1. been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).'
  • The peaches in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The peaches that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The peaches that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The Peaches that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh pears for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh pears must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, including codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The pears have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone cold disinfestation treatment prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The pears have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).
  • ‘The pears have either:
    1. been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).'
  • ‘The pears in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Pears that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Pears that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Pears that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.
• Pears that are not sourced from an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for oriental fruit moth.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of pineapples for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The pineapples must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• The pineapples must be de-crowned.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The pineapples in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh plums for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh plums must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods including codling moth (Cydia pomonella), visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The plums have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. ‘undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied:cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation]] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The plums have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta).
  • ‘The plums have either:
    1. been grown and packed in a pest free area or pest free place of production where Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is not known to occur (verified by official government surveys or systems).’, or
    2. been treated with methyl bromide fumigation prior to shipment for Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).'
  • ‘The plums in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The plums that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The plums that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The plums that are not sourced from an area of low pest prevalence for oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for oriental fruit moth.
• Plums that are not sourced from an area known to be free from codling moth (Cydia pomonella) must be treated in accordance with treatment requirements for codling moth.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of potatoes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

Note: An import permit will be required if these conditions cannot be met.

• The potatoes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The potatoes must be washed or brushed free of soil and other extraneous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases including stem and bulb nematode, Pink Rot, Rhizoctonia Canker and Potato viruses, and other biosecurity risk material.
• The potatoes must be sourced from properties free from potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) and Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum).
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The potatoes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh pumpkins (Cucurbita spp) for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh pumpkins must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The pumpkins have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus Cucumis) (synonym Bactrocera cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus Cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ AND
  • ‘The pumpkins in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The pumpkins that are not sourced from an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis) must be treated for cucumber fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The pumpkins that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.

Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of radish for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The radish must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The radish must be trimmed to remove the foliage and roots, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The radishes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh raspberries for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh raspberries must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The raspberries have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata)’ or
    2. undergone [specify the treatment applied cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The raspberries in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The raspberries that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The raspberries that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of rockmelons for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The rockmelons must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity material.
• The rockmelons must be whole fruit without cracks or splits.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The rockmelons in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Fresh silverbeet from Australia to Norfolk Island for human consumption only

The following outlines the import conditions for the importation of fresh silverbeet for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1. A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
2. The silverbeet must be Australian grown and packed.
3. Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and the location where the produce was grown (nearest city or town to the locality where the produce was grown).
4. Only silverbeet leaves and stem are permitted.
5. The consignment must be free from visual symptoms of disease and live insects and other exogenous material.
6. Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate) certifying that:
   1. “The silverbeet in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.”
7. Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, or remedial treatment if required.

Conditions for the importation of fresh snowpeas for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The snowpeas must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• Consignments must be free of mature seed (i.e. must be free of dried, brown pods and seed).
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The snowpeas in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Fresh spinach from Australia to Norfolk Island for human consumption only

The following outlines the import conditions for the importation of fresh spinach for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1. A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
2. The spinach must be Australian grown and packed.
3. Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and the location where the produce was grown (nearest city or town to the locality where the produce was grown).
4. Only spinach leaves and stem are permitted.
5. The consignment must be free from visual symptoms of disease and live insects and other exogenous material.
6. Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate) certifying that:
   1. “The spinach in the consignment has been inspected and meets the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.”
7. Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer prior to release, or remedial treatment if required.

Conditions for the importation of fresh strawberries for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh strawberries must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The strawberries have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni)’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni).’
  • ‘The strawberries in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The strawberries that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of swedes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The swedes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The swedes must be trimmed to remove the foliage and roots, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The swedes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh table grapes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh table grapes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The table grapes have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata)’, or
    2. undergone [specify the treatment applied cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • ‘The table grapes have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from grapevine phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae). or
    2. undergone [specify the treatment applies: sulphur pads/methyl bromide fumigation] prior to shipment for grapevine phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae).
• Table grapes that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. Table grapes that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Table grapes that are not sourced from an area free from grapevine phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) must be treated for grapevine phylloxera in accordance with treatment requirements for grapevine phylloxera.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh tomatoes for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh tomatoes must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The tomatoes have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis)and/or Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, OR
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis), Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’ AND
  • ‘The tomatoes in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• The tomatoes that are not sourced from an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis) must be treated for cucumber fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Tomatoes that are not sourced from an area free from Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) must be treated for Queensland fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The tomatoes that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of turnips for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The turnips must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The turnips must be trimmed to remove the foliage and roots, and washed to remove soil and other exogenous material.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The turnips in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of watermelons for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The watermelons must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• The watermelons must be whole fruit without cracks or splits.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The watermelons in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Conditions for the importation of fresh zucchini for human consumption from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the produce arriving in Norfolk Island.
• The fresh zucchini must be Australian grown and packed.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packaging. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its biosecurity integrity on arriving using a secure packaging option/requirement. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer, and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The consignment must be free from live quarantine arthropods, visual symptoms of quarantine diseases and other biosecurity risk material.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme (where appropriate). Certification must state:
  • ‘The zucchinis have either:
    1. been grown and packed in an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’, or
    2. undergone [specify the disinfestation treatment applied: cold disinfestation/methyl bromide fumigation/irradiation] prior to shipment for cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis), and/or Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata).’
  • “The zucchinis in the consignment have been inspected and meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island”.
• The zucchinis that are not sourced from an area free from cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, synonym Bactrocera cucumis.) must be treated for cucumber fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• The zucchinis that are not sourced from an area free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) must be treated for Mediterranean fruit fly. The treatment must be undertaken in accordance with treatment requirements for fruit flies.
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

An import permit is required if these conditions cannot be met.

Conditions for the importation of maize seeds for sowing from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• The maize seed must be Australian grown and packed.
• The consignment must be free from visual symptoms of disease, live insects, contaminant weed or other crop seeds, soil, and other contaminants.
• Consignments must be commercially packed in clean new packages. The packages must be clearly marked with the botanical name of the seed.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by certification issued by a state/territory plant health certification authority, or through the Interstate Certification Assurance scheme. Certification must state:
  • ‘The maize seed has been inspected and found free from visual symptoms of disease, insect infestation, and other contamination.’
  • ‘The maize seed:
    1. was grown in an area in which boil smut (Ustilago maydis) is not known to occur.’, or
    2. has been sourced from crops that have been inspected prior to harvest and found free of boil smut (Ustilago maydis).’, or
    3. has been treated with Vitavax® 200FF flowable fungicide.’
  • ‘The maize seed:
    1. was grown in an area in which Sugarcane mosaic virus, Barley yellow dwarf virus, Cereal chlorotic mottle virus, Johnsongrass mosaic virus, Maize stripe virus, and Wheat streak mosaic virus are not known to occur.’, or
    2. the maize seed has been sourced from crops that have been inspected prior to harvest and found free of these viruses.’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, therefore packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection. The presence of quarantine pests and/or other biosecurity risk material will necessitate remedial actions. Remedial action options include: treatment, where this is available, re-export or destruction.

Exemptions:

Commercially packed retail packets of maize seed up to 50grams are exempt from the certification and treatment requirements, and may be imported into Norfolk Island, provided they are of Australian origin, labelled with genus and species name and are not a genetically modified organism.

Popping corn is exempt from the certification and treatment requirements, and may be imported into Norfolk Island provided the popping corn is commercially packaged in retail packets.

Conditions for the importation of certified seed potatoes from Australia to Norfolk Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

• A valid import permit is required. Note: the import permit must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry prior to the seed potatoes arriving in Norfolk Island.
• Consignments must be packed in clean new bags/boxes/containers. Each consignment must be secured (i.e. made insect proof) prior to shipment to maintain its quarantine integrity on arrival using a secure packaging option. The packages must be clearly labelled with the kind of produce, the name of the grower or packer and information that enables verification against accompanying documentation.
• The potatoes must be brushed.
• Each consignment must be accompanied by a Seed Potato Certification Statement. Certification must state:
  • ‘The potatoes were grown in Australia and have passed certification under the National Standards for Seed Potato Certification, and are officially labelled as such.’
  • ‘The potatoes were sourced from areas or crops that have been demonstrated to be free from Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) and potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis).’
  • ‘The potatoes have been inspected and found to be free from any visually detectable pests including stem and bulb nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) and diseases including Pink Rot (Phytophthora erythroseptica), Rhizoctonia Canker (Rhizoctonia solani) and Potato viruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Potato virus S, Y and X).’
• Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer to verify seed dockets align with consignment manifest prior to release, or remedial treatment applied if required. Packaging must be suitable for opening to allow inspection.

An import permit is required if these conditions cannot be met, including for cut flowers and foliage that are not listed species.

Conditions for the importation of fresh cut flowers and foliage from Australia to Norfolk Island are set under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Make sure you also comply with any other laws relating to the movement or importation of plants into Norfolk Island.

All fresh cut flowers and foliage must be:

• listed species (List of Species of Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage with Alternative Conditions for Import – Norfolk Island) as published on the Agriculture department’s website.
• brought or imported from an Australian territory (other than Christmas Island or Cocos (Keeling) Islands)
• packed in clean new pest-proof cartons or containers
• free from visual symptoms of disease and live insects and other exogenous material
• fumigated in Australia with methyl bromide at:
  • 32g/m³ for 2 hours at 21°C; or
  • 40g/m³ for 2 hours at 16°C - 20.9°C; or
  • 48g/m³ for 2 hours at 11°C – 15.9°c; or
  • 56g/m³ for 2 hours at 10°C – 10.9°C.

Consignments must be accompanied by certification issued:

• under the Interstate Certification Assurance Scheme administered by a State or Territory body (where appropriate); or
• by a Commonwealth body that has responsibility for matter relating to plant health; or
• by a State or Territory body that has responsibility for matters relating to plant health in the State or Territory from which the goods are brought or imported.

The certificate must include:

• the botanical name (including genus and species) of the goods; and
• that the goods have been inspected; and
• that the cut flowers and foliage in the consignment meet the conditions for import into Norfolk Island.

Additional requirement for Lilium spp. cut flowers. In addition to the above, Lilium spp. cut flowers must be commercial hybrid varieties and be free from stem bulbils.

Upon arrival on Norfolk Island, consignments are to be inspected by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry officer prior to release, or remedial treatment if required.