Fig

Country
Lebanon (LB)
Scientific Name
Ficus spp.
Group
Fruit
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Department
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.agriculture.gov.lb/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
Protocol Market No

Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

All Figs exported to Lebanon must:

  • Have been treated for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni)

OR

  • Have been sourced from a pest free area for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni).

Explanation of fruit fly pest free areas (PFAs)

The following areas are recognised as pest free areas for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata):

  • Tasmania

AND

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.

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

Cold treatment:

  • 1°C or below for 14 continuous days
    o    r 
  • 3°C or below for 16 continuous days.
The treatment is to be shown on the Phytosanitary certificate as:
  • COLD TREATED AT X DEGREE CELSIUS OR BELOW FOR X DAYS
Note: Insert the applicable rate and duration where the above examples have X.

Fumigation (Methyl Bromide):
  • 64 grm/m3 at or above 21°C for 2 hours.
The treatment is to be shown on the Phytosanitary certificate as:
  • FUMIGATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AT 64GRM/M3 FOR 2 HOURS AT 21 DEGREES CELSIUS OR ABOVE

Irradiation: 
  • Irradiation at a minimum of 100 Gy.
The treatment is to be shown on the Phytosanitary certificate as:

  • IRRADIATION AT MINIMUM 100 GRAY.

Treatment certification: 
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 7805)
1) Australia is free from fruit flies listed in annex 1 (related to the fruits) in accordance with the relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and this freedom status has been communicated in advance in writing to Lebanon by the national plant protection organization of Australia.
2) That the fruit was produced in Tasmania or the Riverland. a specified pest free area for Bactrocera tryoni.
3) Fruits in the consignment are free of the pests listed in annex 1&2 related to the fruits.


Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 7806)
1) Australia is free from fruit flies listed in annex 1 (related to the fruits) in accordance with the relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and this freedom status has been communicated in advance in writing to Lebanon by the national plant protection organization of Australia.
2)Immediately prior to export, fruits have been subject to an effective post-harvest treatment to ensure freedom from Bactrocera tryoni, details of the treatment method are indicated on the phytosanitary certificate.
3)Fruits in the consignment are free of the pests listed in annex 1&2 related to the fruits.
05/06/2025 - New treatment option added.
20/05/2024 - Case created based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 16/05/2024
Reviewed Uploaded: 06/06/2025