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New Zealand tomatoes & capsicums back on the menu again in Australia

2008-12-09

 

 

8 December 2008

 

 

NEW ZEALAND TOMATOES AND CAPSICUMS ON THE MENU AGAIN IN AUSTRALIA

 

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) have received advice from Biosecurity Australia that they have revised their emergency measures which will allow the importation of tomato and capsicum fruit from New Zealand.

 

Plant Exports Team Manager  Karen Sparrow says while the requirements, put in place by Biosecurity Australia, are tighter than would have been preferred, MAFBNZ are pleased to have these emergency measures in place which will allow the resumption of trade.

 

She says it should be noted that the current requirements are temporary and, with a permanent proposal due out soon, there will be the opportunity to comment on Australia’s future requirements.

 

* Please visit the public section of the Industry-Reports page for:

• Emergency measures for market access into Australia for tomatoes & capsicums - growers update 8 Dec 2008
• MAF Biosecurity NZ capsicum & tomato compliance programme

 

For more information please contact:

 

Annie Wright – Senior Communications Adviser,

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand

04 894 0654

029 894 0654