Condition
Condition 25D - Grape Phylloxera: Grape marc
The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Sunday, 12 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 grape marc
| Grape marc | To a PIZ | To a PRZ | To a PEZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From a Victorian PIZ | Condition 25D (1) | Condition 25D (1) | Condition 25D (1) |
| From an Interstate PIZ | Condition 25D (2) | Condition 25D (2) | Condition 25D (2) |
| From a Victorian PRZ | No restriction | No restriction | Condition 25D (1) |
| From an interstate PRZ | Condition 25D (2) | Condition 25D (2) | Condition 25D (2) |
| 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.
- Marc is defined as the solids residue from crushing or pressing of must (pre-fermentation marc) or wine fermented on skins (post-fermentation marc), containing skins, seeds and possibly stems, juice and wine.
The movement of grape marc:
- 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 Grape Marc:
- from a Victorian PIZ to any place, or a Victorian PRZ to any place within a PEZ is prohibited unless accompanied by a permit that the marc has:
- undergone a fermentation process of at least four days; or
- been composted, for at least 3 months‐
- at least 500m from any grapevines; or
- in a secure and segregated location; and
- been packed into a sealed container which has been cleaned from of soil and organic matter; and
- consigned in a transport vehicle which has been cleaned free of soil and organic matter.
- from an Interstate PIZ or Interstate PRZ to any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that:
- a fermentation process of at least four days has been completed; or
- composting, for at least 3 months has been completed‐
- at least 500m from any grapevines; or
- in a secure and segregated location; and
- been packed into a sealed container; and
- the container and transport vehicle have been cleaned free of soil and organic matter.
Documentation requirement:
- Condition 1: Permit
- Condition 2: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate.