Pineapple
Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Scientific Name
Ananas comosus
Group
Fruit
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
Exporters may choose to use the following contaminant tolerances during phytosanitary inspection as referred to in the Import Health Standard 152.02. The permitted tolerances are for a 600-unit sample.
- 25g of soil
- 12 leaves
- 8 regulated weed seeds
The pineapples must be decrowned, with no other plant parts attached including basal leaves.
Reconditioning
Reconditioning treatments with methyl bromide must be conducted in accordance with the Acceptance of offshore methyl bromide fumigation treatments, found in the documents section of Micor.
For reconditioning fumigation treatments to be recognised by New Zealand, they must be listed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section using the EXDOC treatment code RE-CON.
It is at the exporter's discretion on whether or not to put a reconditioning treatment on the phytosanitary certificate.
Conditions adjusted to reflect NZ Export Plan as of 25 February 2021.
06/06/2024 - Updated general requirements to remove varietal restrictions.
30/07/2021 - Added 'Reconditioning' information.
24/02/2021 - Update to general requirements - As per NZ Export Plan.
30/07/2021 - Added 'Reconditioning' information.
24/02/2021 - Update to general requirements - As per NZ Export Plan.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 07/06/2024