Condition
Condition 25A - Grape Phylloxera: Table grapes
The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Saturday, 11 May 2024.
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.
Movement of table grapes
| Table grapes | To a PIZ | To a PRZ | To a PEZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From a Victorian PIZ | Condition 25A (1) | Condition 25A (1) | Condition 25A (1) |
| From an interstate PIZ | Condition 25A (1) | Condition 25A (1) | Condition 25A (1) |
| From a Victorian PRZ | No restriction | No restriction | Condition 25A (2) |
| From an interstate PRZ | Condition 25A (3) | Condition 25A (3) | Condition 25A (3) |
| From a PEZ | No restriction | No restriction | No restriction |
| From Area Free | No restriction | No restriction | No restriction |
Definitions
- Phylloxera Exclusion Zones (PEZ) means a part of the state that has completed a recognised surveillance program to determine the region is free of phylloxera and is identified under a control order for the purpose of preventing the entry of grape phylloxera into area and has an Area Freedom Certificate issued by the Chief Plant Health Officer of the state.
- Phylloxera Infested Zones (PIZ) means a part of the state where phylloxera is known to be present. Restrictions are in place to prevent the spread of phylloxera from the area.
- Phylloxera Risk Zone (PRZ) means a part of the state where Phylloxera has not been detected and has not been through a recognised surveillance program.
The movement of any table grapes:
- from an area certified as known to be free of Phylloxera to any place in Victoria; or
- from a PEZ to any place in Victoria; or
- from a Victorian PRZ within the PRZ or into a Victorian PIZ;
may move without restriction, otherwise the movement of table grapes:
- from a Victorian or Interstate PIZ to any place is prohibited unless certified that the grapes have been:
- packed for sale as table grapes, with a registered product containing at least 970g/kg anhydrous sodium metabisulphite at the rate specified on the label or in an APVMA permit.
- from a Victorian PRZ into a PEZ is prohibited unless certified that the grapes have been:
- packed for sale as table grapes, with a registered product containing at least 970g/kg anhydrous sodium metabisulphite at the rate specified on the label or in an APVMA permit; or
- grown on a block which has been inspected by an Inspector in accordance with the provisions of the National Phylloxera Management Protocols and found free of phylloxera
- from an Interstate PRZ into any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that the grapes have been:
- packed for sale as table grapes, with a registered product containing at least 970g/kg anhydrous sodium metabisulphite at the rate specified on the label or in an APVMA permit; or
- grown on a block which has been inspected by an Inspector in accordance with provisions of the National Phylloxera Management Protocols and found free of phylloxera.
Documentation requirement:
- Condition 1: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate
- Condition 2: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate
- Condition 3: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate