Lemons

Country
European Union (EU)
Scientific Name
Citrus limon
Group
Fruit
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
Protocol Market No
Importing requirements for member countries of the European Union are laid out in Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament of The Council, and the accompanying Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. 

Individual member countries may choose to adopt or enforce additional requirements at their discretion. Exporters are responsible for independently verifying the importing country conditions with the importing NPPO. Known additional requirements will be published in individual country MICoR cases. 

France does not accept electronically-produced phytosanitary certificates, and requires the hardcopy phytosanitary certificate to be manually signed and ink stamped by a departmental officer. Contact Assessment Services Group at PlantExportsNDH@agriculture.gov.au to confirm printing and collection of hard copy phytosanitary certificates.
 
 
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that the phytosanitary certificate is issued within 14 days of the consignment being exported from Australia.

Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.

Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri) pest free areas
The European Union recognises Australia as free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and X. citri pv. citri).
 
Additional evidence to support Citrus canker freedom is not required.
 

Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) pest free areas

The European Union formally recognises the states of

  • South Australia, and
  • Western Australia

as free from Black spot. Refer to the AUS - Australia Declaration under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 for further information.

For fruit produced in all other states, the exporter must provide evidence that either:

  • the area or state has been surveyed by appropriately qualified persons (i.e. state government employee) for Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) and the disease has not been detected, and the fruit was found free of Black spot in a phytosanitary inspection

OR

  • the fruit has been subjected to an appropriate in-field treatment against Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and the disease has not been detected in the field of production in official inspections during the most recent growing cycle, and the fruit was found free of Black spot in a phytosanitary inspection.

Note: 
  • Where official inspection of fruit is required it must be undertaken by a person who has suitable qualifications to perform the inspection and make an official declaration via crop monitoring records.

 

All fruit flies (Tephritidae), as referred to in the regulation 2021/2285 EU point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, are of quarantine concern to the EU. 

Explanation of fruit fly pest free areas (PFAs)

The following areas are recognised as pest free areas for non-European fruit flies (Tephritidae):

  • Tasmania

AND

AND

  • the area south of -20° latitude within Western Australia, defined as the Greater Perth PFA including the local government zones of Northern Country, Avon-Midland, Great Eastern, Peel, Central Country, Southwest, Great Southern, Gascoyne, Murchison and Goldfields-Esperance (excluding the Como and South Perth suspension areas).

     

Exporters sourcing fruit from the Riverland must present a State government certificate at the time of inspection which states all fruit was sourced from properties outside the suspension areas.
 



For fruit produced in all other states, the exporter must provide evidence that either:
  • the place of production and its immediate vicinity is certified as free from fruit flies through official inspections. Please contact the department if you wish to explore this option.

OR

  • the fruit has undergone/will undergo cold treatment against Tephritid fruit flies

Explanation of the endorsements

Check the declarations under each section of the Options, and select the combination of declarations which are applicable.

Sections 1), 2) and 3)

  • Points 57, 58 (a) and 59 (a) of the Regulation apply to all consignments.

Section 4)

  • Point 60 (b) - applies to consignments sourced from South Australia or Western Australia

OR

  • Point 60 (c) - applies to consignments from all other states where area or state freedom for Black spot has been established

OR

  • Point 60 (d) - applies to consignments from all other states where in-field treatment against Black spot has been applied

Section 5)

  • Point 61 (b) - apples to consignments sourced from fruit fly pest free areas

OR

  • Point 61 (c) - applies to consignments sourced from production areas and the immediate vicinity certified as free from fruit flies

OR

  • Point 61 (d) (first option) - applies to consignments which have undergone onshore cold treatment against fruit flies

OR

  • Point 61 (d) (second option) - applies to consignments which will undergo in-transit cold treatments against fruit flies
Consignments sourced from outside a fruit fly pest free area (or place of production) must undergo cold treatment against fruit fly. Cold treatment can be conducted onshore prior to export, or in-transit.

Cold treatment for fruit fly
  • 3 degrees Celsius, or below, for 14 days.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Onshore cold treatment must be certified in the treatment section of the Phytosanitary certificate.
 

Black spot


Treatment undertaken in-field for Black spot must be certified in the treatment section of the Phytosanitary certificate.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 2249)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa),
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 5837)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa),
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; no signs of fruit flies (Tephritidae), as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, have been observed at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting, and none of the fruits harvested at the place of production has shown, in appropriate official examination, signs of the pest; and information on traceability is included.

Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 1290)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa),
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits have been subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 5845)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa),
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits will be subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, subject to in-transit cold treatment at 3 degrees Celsius for 14 days.

Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 3105)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a place of production established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and the fruits are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) by official inspection of a representative sample,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 1278)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a place of production established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and the fruits are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) by official inspection of a representative sample,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; no signs fruit flies (Tephritidae), as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, have been observed at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting, and none of the fruits harvested at the place of production has shown, in appropriate official examination, signs of the pest; and information on traceability is included.

Option 7 (EXDOC Endorsement 2713)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a place of production established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and the fruits are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) by official inspection of a representative sample,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits have been subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 8 (EXDOC Endorsement 5846)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a place of production established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and the fruits are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) by official inspection of a representative sample,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits will be subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, subject to in-transit cold treatment at 3 degrees Celsius for 14 days.

Option 9 (EXDOC Endorsement 2710)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a site of production subjected to appropriate treatments and cultural measures against Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and official inspections have been carried out in the site of production during the growing season since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation and no symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) have been detected in the fruits, and the harvested fruits from that site of production are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) during an official inspection prior to export of a representative sample, and information of traceability is included,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 10 (EXDOC Endorsement 1463)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a site of production subjected to appropriate treatments and cultural measures against Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and official inspections have been carried out in the site of production during the growing season since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation and no symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) have been detected in the fruits, and the harvested fruits from that site of production are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) during an official inspection prior to export of a representative sample, and information of traceability is included,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; no signs of fruit flies (Tephritidae), as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, have been observed at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting, and none of the fruits harvested at the place of production has shown, in appropriate official examination, signs of the pest; and information on traceability is included.

Option 11 (EXDOC Endorsement 2714)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a site of production subjected to appropriate treatments and cultural measures against Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and official inspections have been carried out in the site of production during the growing season since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation and no symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) have been detected in the fruits, and the harvested fruits from that site of production are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) during an official inspection prior to export of a representative sample, and information of traceability is included,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits have been subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II.

Option 12 (EXDOC Endorsement 5847)
1) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark,
2) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 58 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri),
3) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 59 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis),
4) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 60 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072; the fruits originate in a site of production subjected to appropriate treatments and cultural measures against Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa), and official inspections have been carried out in the site of production during the growing season since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation and no symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) have been detected in the fruits, and the harvested fruits from that site of production are found free of symptoms of Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) during an official inspection prior to export of a representative sample, and information of traceability is included,
5) This consignment complies with Annex VII, point 61 (d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, modified by the regulation 2021/2285 EU; the fruits will be subjected to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from fruit flies (Tephritidae) as referred to in point 77 of table 3, Part A of Annex II, subject to in-transit cold treatment at 3 degrees Celsius for 14 days.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072

16/05/2021 - Amended text for all endorsements to include modifications by the regulation 2021/2285 EU.
05/07/2021 - Case updated to reflect Australia's freedom of Citrus canker
25/01/2021 - Update to import requirements - update to text related to fruit fly outbreak
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