Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has completed the risk analysis for the importation of fresh Capsicum spp. fruit (chillies and capsicums) from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu into Australia. The final report recommends a combination of risk management measures and a system of operational procedures that will reduce the risk associated with the importation of Capsicum spp. fruit from the assessed countries to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection.

The final report recommends that the importation of fresh Capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu into Australia be permitted, subject to the application of the phytosanitary measures, as outlined in the final report, for fruit flies, whiteflies and mealybugs.

The draft report for this risk analysis was published on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment website on 16 April 2021 for a 60 day stakeholder consultation period and was notified to WTO Members (G/SPS/N/AUS/519).

The final report is available in English on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment website at: http://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/policy/risk-analysis/plant/capsicum-from-pacific-island-countries