This Micor case applies to salad mix destined to Fiji that contain the following species:

• Green Elk (Petite Bouche) - Brassica juncea
• Hot Mustard Mix (Petite Bouch) - Brassica juncea
• Mesculin Mix - Lactuca Spp, Brassica spp
• Salad Mizuna - Brassica rapa var. niposinica.

Original and certified translation of the import permit must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Salad mixes must have had one of the following measures applied for Liriomyza huidobrensis:

• undergone appropriate pest control activities that are effective against Liriomyza huidobrensis

OR

•  have been sourced from a pest free area for Liriomyza huidobrensis;

Note:

There are currently no recognised pest free areas for Liriomyza huidobrensis.

OR

• Irradiation at a minimum of 250 gray

OR

• Fumigation with methyl bromide at:
• 34g/m³ with 74.9 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 20°C or above;
• 40g/m³ with 88.2 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 15°C or above;
• 46g/m³ with 101.4 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 10°C or above.

All coverings should be removed (plastic wraps, etc.).

Biosecurity Authority Fiji have advised that exporters can continue to treat as per valid import permits issued prior to the conditions implemented for Liriomyza huidobrensis.

Transitional changes will come into effect for the new Liriomyza huidobrensis treatment conditions when the current import permits are renewed or amended.

All fresh fruits and vegetables to Fiji must undergo a targeted inspection for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Please refer to the Reference: Pests, diseases and contaminants of horticultural commodities and the Reference: Plant exports guide – Sampling horticulture for information on this pest and conducting a targeted inspection.

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