New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries152.02: Importation and clearance of fresh fruit and vegetables into New Zealand: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from Australia; Melon (Cucumis melo) from Australia; Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) from Australia and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) from Australia

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2018-08-27
G/SPS/N/NZL/580

Description

Import Health Standards (IHS) 152.02: Importation and Clearance of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables into New Zealand; Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) from Australia; Melon (Cucumis melo) from Australia; Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from Australia; and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) from Australia, describe the import requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables imported into New Zealand. This notification concerns the urgent amendment of standards that facilitate the import of fresh produce that are hosts for Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus from Australia into New Zealand.

Keywords

Plant diseases; Food safety; Plant health; Human health