Condition 19A - Mediterranean Fruit Fly: Diagnostic samples

Any diagnostic samples originating from an area covered by an Area Freedom Certificate declaring that the area from which the host material originated is known to be free of Mediterranean fruit fly may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise-

the entry or importation of diagnostic samples of Mediterranean fruit fly host produce (MFF host list), into Victoria is prohibited unless certified that the samples –

1. have been disinfested by-
   1. autoclaving at–
      1. 121°C and 103 kPa for 15 minutes; or
      2. 134°C and 103 kPa for 4 minutes; or
   2. freezing to ‐18°C for 24 hours; or
   3. freezing and transfer under liquid nitrogen at ‐ 196°C; or
   4. freeze drying; or
   5. oven drying to 45°C for 2 hours; and
2. be stored and transported in ‘secure conditions’ which prevent infestation by fruit fly, where
   1. “secure conditions” includes‐
      1. unvented packages; or
      2. vented packages with the vents secured with gauze/mesh with a maximum aperture of 1.6 mm; or
      3. vented packages enclosing a liner bag or liner sheets that obscure vent holes; or
      4. fully enclosed under tarpaulins, hessian, shade cloth, mesh or other covering which provides a maximum aperture of 1.6 mm;
      5. shrink‐wrapped and sealed as a palletised unit; or
      6. fully enclosed or screened buildings, cold rooms, vehicles or other facilities free from gaps or other entry points greater than 1.6 mm; or
      7. in a manner compliant with specifications Guideline: Maintenance of phytosanitary security for horticulture exports found at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/export/controlled-goods/plants-plant-products/plantexportsmanual#phytosanitary-security, or
3. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page ..

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC, Plant Health Declaration or Permit.

Verification Requirement:

Host material imported into Victoria which is required by to be accompanied by a certificate or declaration, must be segregated from other stock and not repacked, sold or otherwise disposed of, until the whole consignment is –

(a) presented to an Inspector for inspection; or

(b) verified by a person accredited to do so by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.