Amendments to the Actinidia Plants for Planting Import Health Standard

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is proposing the following changes to the Actinidia Plants for Planting Import Health Standard:Add Actinidia yellowing ringspot virus, Actinidia yellowing virus 1, Actinidia virus C, and Emaravirus kiwii as regulated pests to the import requirements. These viruses are proposed to be managed by visual inspection and PCR testing during post-entry quarantine. Remove the requirement to treat goods within 48 hours of shipment. Instead, packaging will be required after treatment to ensure the goods are not reinfected.Change the temperature limits during growth in post-entry quarantine.Offer an alternative tissue for phytoplasma testing. Remove the “Exporting Country System” clause which requires MPI to assess the exporting countries system for issuing phytosanitary certificates. These changes will not affect trade. Further details can be found within the Risk Management Proposal document.