Updated requirements for movement of grape phylloxera host material (diagnostic samples)

Movement within Victoria

Diagnostic samples of grape phylloxera host material entering a Phylloxera Exclusion Zone (PEZ) from a Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ) or Phylloxera Risk Zone (PRZ) or exiting a PIZ, no longer require a permit if the following requirements are met:

1. Consignor’s responsibility that samples must be:
   • securely packaged; meaning two layers of sealed packaging (such as a zip seal bag within a second zip seal bag) and additional sealed consignment packaging (such as a satchel or box); and,
   • labelled; meaning information that is visible on the sample packaging or accompanying documentation including the source property address, collector facility contact information and the phylloxera zone code of the source property; and
2. Consigned directly to:
   • a Biosecurity Containment Level 1 or 2 (BC1 or BC2) approved arrangement site accredited by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry; or
   • a facility with a current Compliance Agreement (CA-26) arrangement with Agriculture Victoria.

It is the responsibility of the sender to confirm with the destination laboratory facility that it is BC1 or BC2 approved, or holds a current CA-26 arrangement, prior to consigning the diagnostic samples.

A permit is required for movement within Victoria when these requirements cannot be met.

To apply for a permit, complete the online application and submit the completed form via email to the relevant region:

• Southeast Region: plant.standards@agriculture.vic.gov.au
• Southwest Region: plant.southwest@agriculture.vic.gov.au
• Northern Region: plant.quarantine@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Permit application enquires can be directed to a local plant biosecurity officer via email or by calling 1800 878 962.

Interstate movement into Victoria

Diagnostic samples of grape phylloxera host material entering Victoria from an Interstate PRZ or PIZ no longer require a Plant Health Certificate (PHC) when the above requirements 1 and 2 above are met.

Further information

Refer to the Agriculture Victoria website for further information on phylloxera including:

1. Victorian phylloxera control areas and phylloxera host material
2. Victorian Plant Quarantine Manual

Refer to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) website for further information on approved laboratories at Approved arrangement search tool

For further information on this Biosecurity Update please email market.access@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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