Grape

General Procedures

Specific plants, plant products and other pest and disease host materials are prohibited entry into Victoria unless accompanied by a Plant Health Certificate (PHC) or Plant Health Assurance Certificate (PHAC) certifying compliance with relevant conditions of entry (see individual conditions).  Commodities, which are not prohibited and are hosts of a specified pest or disease may enter Victoria without certification in relation to that pest or disease if sourced from an area of another state or territory covered by an area freedom certificate.

Area Freedom

Unless prohibited any host material, agricultural equipment or used package may enter any part of Victoria without restriction if an Area Freedom Certificate certifying that the State or Territory, or any part of the State or Territory where the host material, agricultural equipment or used package was grown, packed, sourced or last used, is known to be free from a specified pest or disease.

Note:  Any notification or advice of an outbreak of a pest or disease is taken to be an amendment to the relevant Area Freedom Certificate.  In these cases, host material may no longer be accepted under area freedom.

Verification

An importer may be required to present host commodities and accompanying certification for verification by an inspector or a person accredited by the department to verify the material and certification.

Packaging

Packages of all fruit, vegetables or nuts must be clean to touch and free of extraneous visible matter and objectionable odour and in good repair.

Labelling

Packages containing any fruit, vegetable or nut must be legibly marked with the following:

1. the kind of fruit, vegetable or nut (name of commodity); and
2. in the case of prescribed fruit, vegetables or nuts*-
   1. the name and postcode of the city or town nearest to the locality where they were grown, or
   2. an approved code indicating the location of packing or production; and
3. in the case of a commodity certified under an accreditation (e.g. ICA Scheme), information as required by the specific Procedure.

*details of prescribed fruit, vegetables and nuts are provided in the Plant Biosecurity Regulations 2016.

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 plant which have been grown or packed on a property within 25 km of an infestation of green snail but more than 2km from a green snail infested property is prohibited unless certified that:

1. the host plant has been grown or packed on a property which:
   1. has been baited and inspected from 1 April to 30 November (inclusive), for at least 3 months before importation using an APVMA approved molluscicide for the control of green snail in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions, and
   2. the baits are laid on the property, in a continuous strip, on a 3 m wide vegetation-free strip inside the perimeter of the property and transects through the property on a grid pattern with distances between the strips of:
      1. 100 m for properties up to 5 ha provided that there is at least two transects running through the centre of the property at right angles; or
      2. 200 m for properties between 5 and 10 ha; or
      3. 300 m for properties greater than 10 ha; and
2. inspected by an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory in which the property is located, along bait trails 3 to 10 days after baits were laid and found free of green snail; and
3. if grown in a propagating/potting media which has a soil component, the media must:
   1. originate from, and be stored on, properties which have been baited and inspected and found free of green snails, in accordance with the baiting requirements above (1); or
   2. be disinfested with one of the following treatments:
      1. methyl bromide fumigation 0.6 kg/m³ for 72 hours on an impervious floor with the material laid or packed no more than 660 mm deep during fumigation, or
      2. a steam and air mix at a temperature of 60° C for 30 minutes, or
      3. fumigation with a chemical containing 940 g/kg dazomet in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions; or
4. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page; or
5. in the case of small lots of household potted plants, all plants must be:
   1. bare-rooted so as to be visually free of soil and potting media; or
   2. re‐potted into new commercially available potting media under the supervision of an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory in which the material has been grown; and
   3. inspected by an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory and found free of:
      1. green snail and
      2. earth material.

‘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.

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC under ICA‐46, Plant Health Declaration or permit.

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 plant which has been grown or packed on a property within 2km of a green snail infested property is prohibited unless certified that:

1. the host plant has been grown or packed on a property which-
   1. has been baited and inspected from 1 April to 30 November (inclusive), for at least 3 months before importation using an APVMA approved molluscicide for the control of green snail in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions, and
   2. the baits are laid on the property, in a continuous strip, on a 3 m wide vegetation-free strip inside the perimeter of the property and transects through the property on a grid pattern with distances between the strips of:
      1. 50 m for properties up to 5 ha provided that there is at least two transects running through the centre of the property at right angles; or
      2. 100 m for properties between 5 and 10 ha; or
      3. 200 m for properties greater than 10 ha; and
   3. inspected by an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory in which the property is located, along bait trails 3 to 10 days after baits were laid and found free of green snail; and
2. be grown or packed on a property that has a control/hygiene program in place to prevent the entry of green snail, which includes:
   1. additional 3 m wide vegetation free strip (on the inside edge of the 3 m baited boundary strip) around the perimeter of the property that is:
      1. baiting using an APVMA approved molluscicide for the control of green snail in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions, and applied each four weeks between the months of April and November, inclusive; or
      2. a continuous physical barrier constructed of:
         • galvanised sheet bent at an angle of 20 degrees to the soil surface; or
         • an electric fence designed specifically for snails; and
   2. a continuous trench extending 3 metres inside the perimeter of the property that contains an unbroken line of bait between the months of April and November inclusive; and protection of driveways with a continuous trench of 100 mm wide and 100 mm deep along both sides of the entire length of the driveway, constructed from a solid material such as concrete; and
   3. any plant material for packing is sourced from properties known to be free of green snail; and
   4. the storage of stock for export is more than 30 m from a baited boundary; and
3. treated within 2 days prior to export with an APVMA approved chemical cover spray for the control of green snail in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions; and
4. if grown in a propagating/potting media which has a soil component, the media must:
   1. originate from, and be stored on, properties which have been baited and inspected and found free of green snails, in accordance with the baiting requirements above (1); or
   2. be disinfested with one of the following treatments:
      1. methyl bromide fumigation 0.6 kg/m³ for 72 hours on an impervious floor with the material laid or packed no more than 660 mm deep during fumigation, or
      2. a steam and air mix at a temperature of 60° C for 30 minutes, or
      3. fumigation with a chemical containing 940 g/kg dazomet in accordance with all APVMA label directions and permit conditions; or
5. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page; or
6. in the case of small lots of household potted plants, all plants must be:
   1. bare-rooted so as to be visually free of soil and potting media; or
   2. re‐potted into new commercially available potting media under the supervision of an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory in which the material has been grown; and
   3. inspected by an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the state or territory and found free of:
      1. green snail and
      2. earth material.

‘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.

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

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 during the months of April to November only of any cut flowers, foliage, cuttings or bare rooted plants which have been grown and packed on a property within 25km of a green snail infested property is prohibited unless certified that the hosts have been:

1. grown or packed on a property which has been baited and found free of green snail in accordance with the requirements of condition 23A for properties between 2km and 25km of an infestation or condition 23B for properties within 2km of an infestation (note: plant material for packing must be sourced from known green snail free areas as established by the condition 23A, condition 25B or sourced from a property greater than 25 km from a known outbreak of green snail); or
2. 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 to be free of green snail; or
3. treated with an APVMA approved molluscicide for the control of green snail in accordance with all APVMA permit directions and label conditions for the control of green snail; or
4. 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.

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC under ICA‐ 25 or ICA‐ 46, Plant Health Declaration or permit.

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 is prohibited unless certified that:

1. the host material be grown, packed and handled on a property located more than 25km from a green snail infested property

‘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.

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC or Plant Health Declaration

Movement of grape must and unfiltered juice

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.
• Must is defined as the total product of crushing grape berries, includes juice, skins, seeds, pulp and possibly some stems and leaves.
• Filtered Juice means the liquid fraction of grape must that has been processed (including but not limited to filtration or centrifugation) to achieve a maximum particle size of 50 microns).
• ICA-22 means the Interstate Certification Assurance Accreditation Procedure for the Transfer of grape must and fresh juice from a PIZ or PRZ for winemaking in a PEZ.

The movement of Must and Unfiltered Juice:

• 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 must and unfiltered Juice:

1. from a Victorian PIZ to another Victorian PIZ is prohibited unless certified:
   1. in the case of whole must, be prepared from grapes which have been de‐stemmed and crushed; and
   2. in the case of juice, be prepared from grapes which have been crushed with or without de‐stemming; and
   3. be consigned:
      1. in tankers, or other sealed containers which are
         1. cleaned free of soil and organic matter; and
         2. sealed to prevent leakage or spillage; and
      2. along a route approved by an Inspector; and
      3. with an emergency response plan, approved by an Inspector, for handling spillages.
2. from a Victorian PIZ to any place within a PRZ or PEZ, or a Victorian PRZ to any place within a PEZ is prohibited unless certified:
   1. under a permit that:
      1. in the case of whole must be prepared from grapes which have been de‐stemmed and crushed; and
      2. in the case of juice, be prepared from grapes which have been crushed with or without de‐stemming; and
      3. be consigned:
         1. in tankers, or other sealed containers which are
            • cleaned free of soil and organic matter; and
            • sealed to prevent leakage or spillage; and
         2. along a route approved by an Inspector; and
         3. with an emergency response plan, approved by an Inspector, for handling spillages; and
      4. received by a business:
         1. accredited under ICA‐22, or
         2. inspected by an Inspector and found to have suitable systems in place for the receival of must or juice, including;
            • a dedicated unloading area;
            • signage indicating designated roadways, and no‐entry areas
            • waste disposal procedures;
            • spill control procedures; or
   2. under a Plant Health Assurance Certificate that:
      1. the grape must or unfiltered juice is consigned, transported and received in accordance with ICA‐22.
3. from an Interstate PIZ or Interstate PRZ to any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that:
   1. in the case of whole must, be prepared from grapes which have been de‐stemmed and crushed; and
   2. in the case of juice, grapes have been crushed with or without de‐stemming; and
   3. be consigned:
      1. using transport vehicles or other sealed containers which have been cleaned free of soil and organic matter; and
      2. along a route approved by an Agriculture Victoria Inspector; and
      3. with an emergency response plan, approved by an Agriculture Victoria Inspector, for handling spillages; and
   4. received by a business:
      1. accredited under ICA‐22, or
      2. inspected by an Agriculture Victoria Inspector and found to have suitable systems in place for the receival of must or juice, including;
         1. a dedicated unloading area;
         2. signage indicating designated roadways, and no‐entry areas
         3. waste disposal procedures;
         4. spill control procedures.

Documentation requirement:

• Condition 1: Permit
• Condition 2a: Permit
• Condition 2b: Product Movement Declaration under ICA‐22
• Condition 3: Plant Health Certificate, Plant Health Assurance Certificate or Product Movement Declaration under ICA‐22

Map of Victorian Phylloxera Zones

Movement of grape marc

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:

1. 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:
   1. undergone a fermentation process of at least four days; or
   2. been composted, for at least 3 months‐
      1. at least 500m from any grapevines; or
      2. in a secure and segregated location; and
   3. been packed into a sealed container which has been cleaned from of soil and organic matter; and
   4. consigned in a transport vehicle which has been cleaned free of soil and organic matter.
2. from an Interstate PIZ or Interstate PRZ to any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that:
   1. a fermentation process of at least four days has been completed; or
   2. composting, for at least 3 months has been completed‐
      1. at least 500m from any grapevines; or
      2. in a secure and segregated location; and
   3. been packed into a sealed container; and
   4. 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.

Map of Victorian Phylloxera Zones

Tissue Culture may move within or into Victoria without restriction.

Movement of diagnostic samples

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 Diagnostic samples:

• 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 Diagnostic samples:

1. from a Victorian PIZ to any place, or a Victorian PRZ to any place within a PEZ is prohibited unless certified that the Diagnostic samples have been:
   1. packed in an air-tight container and sealed with packing tape; and
   2. consigned to an accredited facility; or
   3. disinfested prior to consignment by:
      1. autoclaving at
         1. 121℃ and 103kPa for 15 minutes; or
         2. 134℃ and 103kPa for 4 minutes; or
      2. freezing to‐18℃ for 24 hours; or
      3. freezing and transfer under liquid nitrogen at ‐196℃; or
      4. freeze drying; or
      5. oven drying to 45℃ for 2 hours; or
      6. hot water treatment at 54±1℃ for 5 minutes; or
      7. fixing in formalin/acetic acid, 70% ethanol, etc.
2. from an Interstate PIZ or an Interstate PRZ to any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that the Diagnostic samples have been:
   1. packed in an air-tight container and sealed with packing tape; and
   2. consigned to an accredited facility; or
   3. disinfested prior to consignment by:
      1. autoclaving at
         1. 121℃ and 103kPa for 15 minutes; or
         2. 134℃ and 103kPa for 4 minutes; or
      2. freezing to‐18℃ for 24 hours; or
      3. freezing and transfer under liquid nitrogen at ‐196℃; or
      4. freeze drying; or
      5. oven drying to 45℃ for 2 hours; or
      6. hot water treatment at 54±1℃ for 5 minutes; or
      7. fixing in formalin/acetic acid, 70% ethanol, etc.

Documentation requirement:

• Condition 1: Permit
• Condition 2: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate

Map of Victorian Phylloxera Zones

Movement of cuttings and rootlings

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.
• Cutting is defined as a portion of a grapevine cane, which has not been planted in soil or permitted to develop roots
• Rootling is defined as any vine material, which has developed roots (including callus), and includes original and grafted plants
• ICA-37 means the Interstate Certification Assurance Accreditation Procedure for the Hot water treatment of grapevines

The movement of grape cuttings and rootlings:

• 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 cuttings and rootlings:

1. from a Victorian PRZ to any place within a PEZ is prohibited unless:
   1. under a permit that the cuttings and rootlings have been:
      1. washed free of soil; and
      2. treated by:
         1. fumigation with methyl bromide at 32g/m³ for 3 hours at a temperature of at least 18°C; or
         2. submerging completely in a hot water bath for:
            • 5 minutes at 54±1°C; or
            • 30 minutes at 50±1°C; and
      3. packed loosely with no more than 50 plants per bundle; or
      4. sourced from a Commonwealth post‐entry quarantine facility; or
   2. under a Plant Health Assurance Certificate cuttings and rootlings have been:
      1. treated and consigned in accordance with ICA Procedure ICA-37.
2. from an Interstate PRZ into any place in Victoria is prohibited unless certified that the cuttings and rootlings have been:
   1. washed free of soil; and
   2. treated by:
      1. fumigation with methyl bromide at 32g/m³ for 3 hours at a temperature of at least 18°C; or
      2. submerging completely in a hot water bath for:
         1. 5 minutes at 54±1°C; or
         2. 30 minutes at 50±1°C; and
   3. packed loosely with no more than 50 plants per bundle; or
   4. sourced from a Commonwealth post‐entry quarantine facility.
3. moves in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page.

Documentation requirement:

• Condition 1a: Permit
• Condition 1b: Plant Health Assurance Certificate under ICA-37.
• Condition 2: Plant Health Certificate or Plant Health Assurance Certificate under ICA-37.
• Condition 3: Permit.

Note: During hot water bath treatment, a minimum of three (3) sensors shall be used for each hot water dip tank. One sensor shall be located at a depth of 100mm from the base of the tank, another at 100mm from the surface and the other inserted into the centre of the load mass. Treatment time commences when the hot water bath returns to the treatment temperature after the germplasm has been added (54°C ±1°C or 50°C ±1°C).

Map of Victorian Phylloxera Zones

Movement of potted vines

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 potted vines :

• 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 potted Vines must move in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit, visit the Plant biosecurity permit page.

Documentation requirement: Permit.

Map of Victorian phylloxera zones

The movement of Earth Material 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 Victoria PRZ into a PRZ or PIZ may move without restriction, otherwise –

the movement of earth material, that has been associated with the cultivation/growing of Vitis (grapevines), into Victoria is prohibited unless the earth material is imported for the purposes of diagnostic samples – see condition 25F.

Documentation requirement: Prohibited.

Any 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 of spiralling whitefly may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the entry or importation into Victoria of a plant or plant product intended for propagation in a glasshouse, hothouse or an indoor area is prohibited unless certified that:

1. the plant or plant product is grown on a property which is located more than 10km from a detection of spiralling whitefly; or
2. the plant or plant product was grown on a property that is known to be free of spiralling whitefly; or
3. inspected and found free of spiralling whitefly; or
4. treated by:
   1. cover spraying to the point of run off with a mixture containing a commercial wetting agent at the rate specified on the product’s registered label; and
      1. 0.75mL of 400g/L dimethoate per L of water; or
      2. 0.5mL of 80g/L bifenthrin per L of water; or
      3. 0.4mL of 100g/L bifenthrin per L of water; or
   2. full immersion in a mixture containing 0.75mL of a concentrate containing 400g/L dimethoate per L of water for a minimum of 10 seconds; and
5. packed so as to prevent infestation with spiralling whitefly; or
6. 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 under ICA‐35 or ICA‐36, BioSecure HACCP Health Certificate under ECCPSPW04, Plant Health Declaration or Permit.

Under S71 of the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, “a person must not wilfully bring or cause to be brought into Victoria or transport within Victoria the seeds of a noxious weed or any other part of a noxious weed which is capable of growing whether or not for sale, without a permit from the Secretary.” The movement of noxious weed contaminated fodder, stock, grain, machinery, soil, gravel or stone is also prohibited.

Note: Seeds or other hosts may be tested prior to import into Victoria by an accredited seed testing laboratory for the presence of weed seed. A permit is required only if any weed seed is present in the consignment.

For further details contact the Department Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

Any plants 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 red imported fire ants (RIFA), may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise - the movement into Victoria of any plants (excluding tissue culture, bare rooted plants and seedlings in plugs/cells*) is prohibited unless:

1. consigned from a property which has been regularly inspected and found to be free of fire ants; or is subject to control methods to prevent the establishment or spread of fire ants; and
2. containerised, potted and root-balled plants, trees and propagules:
   1. be grown in media treated with one of the following chemicals in accordance with the approved APMVA label or permit:
      1. a liquid mixture containing 500g/L chlorpyrifos applied at 40mL/100L water by full immersion dip or drenching of the growing medium; or
      2. a liquid mixture containing 80g/L bifenthrin applied at 2.5mL/L water as full immersion dip or drench, and plants consigned within 28 days; or
      3. a liquid mixture containing 100g/L bifenthrin applied at 2mL/L water as full immersion dip or drench, and plants consigned within 28 days; or
      4. a liquid mixture containing 240g/L bifenthrin applied at 0.8mL/L water as full immersion dip or drench, and plants consigned within 28 days; or
      5. a liquid mixture containing 25g/L betacyfluthrin applied at 16mL/10L water by drenching of the growing medium applied 48-72 hours prior to consigning; or
      6. a 100g/kg chlorpyrifos granular insecticide at 1kg per cubic metre of growing media, and plants consigned within 12 months; or
      7. a 2g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 10ppm, and plants consigned within 6 months; or
      8. a 2g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 12ppm, and plants consigned within 12 months; or
      9. a 2g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 15ppm, and plants consigned within 24 months; and
3. a copy of the certification is forwarded to Agriculture Victoria at market.access@agriculture.vic.gov.au prior to despatch of the material; or
4. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page.

*plugs/cells means any vessel with a volume of no more than 0.1 L used to grow or transport plants.

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC under ICA-39, BioSecure HACCP Health Certificate under ECCPRIFA28, 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:

(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.

Any 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 of electric ant may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the movement into Victoria of any plants or plant products (excluding tissue culture, bare-rooted plants washed free of earth material and seedlings in plugs/cells) is prohibited unless:

1. grown in media treated with one of the following chemicals in accordance with the approved APVMA label or permit -:
   1. a liquid mixture containing 80 g/L bifenthrin applied at 2.5 mL/L water as full immersion dip or drench, and plants consigned within 28 days; or
   2. a liquid mixture containing 500 g/L chlorpyrifos applied at 40 mL/100L by drenching of the growing medium, and plants consigned within 28 days; or
   3. a 2 g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 10 ppm, and plants consigned within 6 months; or
   4. a 2 g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 12 ppm, and plants consigned within 12 months; or
   5. a 2 g/kg bifenthrin granular insecticide thoroughly blended at 15 ppm, and plants consigned within 24 months; or
   6. a 100 g/kg chlorpyrifos granular insecticide at 1 kg/m³ of growing media, and plants consigned within 12 months; and
   7. stored, handled and consigned in such a manner that would prevent infestation of electric ants; or
2. 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.