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29-2021: Upcoming changes to on-arrival inspections of bulbs for use as nursery stock

22 February 2021

Who does this notice affect?

This notice is of interest to importers of bulbs for use as nursery stock.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) is revising the on-arrival inspection regime of all consignments of bulbs imported for use as nursery stock.

Following a review of import conditions, a 600-unit sampling and inspection methodology is being implemented for imported bulbs on 1 April 2021. The sampling size is dependent on the number of individual bulbs of each genus as per the following table:

Number of bulbs of individual genus on phytosanitary certificate Number of bulbs to be inspected per genus
>1000 600
450-999 450
<450 100%

The inspection regime will apply for each genus per phytosanitary certificate, and will include:

  • a representative sample being drawn from a minimum of 10 crates per genus per phytosanitary certificate
  • sampling from all cultivars/varieties
  • fully emptying three of the selected crates to detect the presence of debris/trash.

The adoption of sample-based inspection regimes for on-arrival inspections is supported by international standards developed for use by National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs). This methodology is consistent with existing practices in place for other commodities and is being implemented to ensure biosecurity risks are effectively managed.

Importers are advised that if biosecurity risks are detected, departmental officers reserve the right to undertake further sampling and inspection of consignments as required in determining any further actions.

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Enquiries can be directed to 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@agriculture.gov.au.

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