NZ suspends imports of rockmelons and honeydew melons
The Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released an Industry Advice Notice (IAN) advising that New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian rockmelons and honeydew melons that have been treated with dimethoate. This suspension is effective immediately.
Summary of changes and key points:
- The New Zealand National Plant Protection Organisation has advised that, effective immediately, they will no longer be accepting consignments of rockmelons or honeydew melons that have been treated with dimethoate.
- The suspension includes consignments that are currently in transit.
- The department will not be issuing certification with EXDOC endorsement 1646 for rockmelons or EXDOC endorsement 3576 for honeydew melons.
- Exports sourced from pest-free areas are still permitted.
If you have any questions regarding this IAN, email Horticulture Exports Program.
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