Condition 23E - Green Snail: Host Material intended for Human Consumption
The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Friday, 2 October 2026.
New entry conditions or amendments may be implemented from time to time and are uploaded into the Plant Quarantine Manual.
It is recommended that you regularly check the http://www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/pqm website for the most up to date import conditions.
Any plant in tissue culture or plant 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 from green snail may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise –
the entry or importation into Victoria of any host material intended for human consumption is prohibited unless certified that:
- the host material must
- be washed through a hydro‐cooler or similar processing equipment so as to effectively remove all green snails; and
- inspected at a minimum of 600 units or the whole consignment by an inspector, or person authorised by the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory where the host material is grown, and found free of green snail; or
- enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page.
‘host material’ means any host plant and any used package which has contained any host plants.
‘host plant’ means any plant or plant product, including any leafy vegetable, cutting, potted plant, turf, bare rooted plant, mature tree, cut flower, foliage, hay, or fodder but excluding fruit, plants in tissue culture and seeds.
‘Unit’ means an individual package, plant or item that includes individual bags in a tray.
Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC, Plant Health Declaration or permit.