Fresh melons for human consumption from the Republic of Korea

Regular notification 2023-07-31
G/SPS/N/AUS/572

Description

Australia has published import conditions for the import of fresh oriental melons and rockmelon for human consumption from the Republic of Korea.Fresh melons from Korea are permitted to be imported into Australia during the seasonal area freedom period: from 1 December to 31 May.Australia and Korea have agreed to the phytosanitary measure, seasonal area freedom, to manage the quarantine fruit fly, Zeugodacus depressus, to achieve the appropriate level of protection for Australia.

Keywords

Fruit fly; Territory protection; Pests; Plant health