Apricots, Cherry, Nectarine, Peach, Plum
Country
Philippines (PH)
Scientific Name
Prunus spp.
Group
Fruit
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Manila
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
There are additional requirements for this market specified in the "Specific Commodity Understanding 2: Conditions for export of fruit fly host fruits from Australia to the Philippines". This is available through Micor Plants in the "Documents – Protocols" section. Access is restricted and requires a logon. Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
A 600 piece sample rate is to be applied per inspection lot.
All fruit in the sample cartons are to be removed, thoroughly inspected and any suspect fruit cut for examination for fruit fly eggs and larvae.
Inspection shall be conducted in an insect proof space.
Quarantine pests of concern are:
Explanation of the endorsements:
A 600 piece sample rate is to be applied per inspection lot.
All fruit in the sample cartons are to be removed, thoroughly inspected and any suspect fruit cut for examination for fruit fly eggs and larvae.
Inspection shall be conducted in an insect proof space.
Quarantine pests of concern are:
- Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata)
- Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni)
- San Jose Scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus)
- Oriental Fruit Moth (Cydia molesta)
- Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).
Explanation of the endorsements:
Endorsement 2484:
Applies to fruit exported from Tasmania.
Endorsement 2485:
Applies to fruit subject to in-transit cold treatment.
Endorsement 2486:
Applies to fruit subject to onshore cold treatment.
Applies to fruit exported from Tasmania.
Endorsement 2485:
Applies to fruit subject to in-transit cold treatment.
Endorsement 2486:
Applies to fruit subject to onshore cold treatment.
The State of Tasmania is recognised by the Philippines Bureau of Plant Industries (BPI) as being a fruit fly pest free area (PFA). Fruit which is produced and packed in Tasmania does not require cold treatment, unless the product is sourced from areas under outbreak.
Fruit which is not sufficiently secured before leaving the PFA is subject to cold treatment conducted either onshore in Australia prior to export, or in-transit during transport via seafreight.
All product exported from the mainland are subject to mandatory cold treatment conducted either onshore or in-transit.
Cold treatment is to be supervised by an authorised officer approved by the Department.
Fruit which is not sufficiently secured before leaving the PFA is subject to cold treatment conducted either onshore in Australia prior to export, or in-transit during transport via seafreight.
All product exported from the mainland are subject to mandatory cold treatment conducted either onshore or in-transit.
Cold treatment is to be supervised by an authorised officer approved by the Department.
All product from the southern and eastern mainland states of Australia (or Queensland fruit fly outbreak zones) must be treated against Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) according to the following schedule:
Onshore cold treatment:
Onshore cold treatment must be carried out at cold treatment facilities approved by the Philippines BPI and be completed onshore prior to the fruit being loaded into shipping containers or air containers for export.
- 14 days at 3 degrees Celsius or below.
- 12 days at 1.1 degrees Celsius or below;
OR
- 16 days at 2.2 degrees Celsius or below.
Onshore cold treatment:
Onshore cold treatment must be carried out at cold treatment facilities approved by the Philippines BPI and be completed onshore prior to the fruit being loaded into shipping containers or air containers for export.
Note: Facilities that are seeking to be approved by Philippines BPI are to contact the Horticulture Exports Program (horticultureexports@aff.gov.au).
Temperature sensors must be placed under the supervision of an authorised officer (AO) approved by the department.
The exporter is to provide a printout of data downloaded from temperature monitors as evidence attesting to onshore cold treatment, as evidence when requesting authorisation.
Temperature sensors must be placed under the supervision of an authorised officer (AO) approved by the department.
The exporter is to provide a printout of data downloaded from temperature monitors as evidence attesting to onshore cold treatment, as evidence when requesting authorisation.
For electronic certification the registered establishment name and number/s must be entered into the "lot numbers" section of the Request for Permit (RFP) in this format: COLD TREATMENT AT REGISTERED ESTABLISHMENT NAME / NUMBER.
Note: BPI have confirmed that inspection may be undertaken prior to or post onshore cold treatment.
In-transit cold treatment:
In-transit cold treatment commences as soon as the temperature probes record the required treatment temperature and continues until the required time is achieved.
Fruits must be pre-cooled to the target treatment temperature prior to loading.
Before treatment, temperature sensors must be calibrated to 0.0 degrees Celsius. All "Calibration results" must state "0.0" on the Calibration record.
The cold treatment schedule must be met before the vessel arrives at the approved Philippines port of entry.
Data from temperature monitors must be downloaded and the printout shall be made available to the Philippines Bureau of Plant Industries Officer at the point of arrival, who shall verify if the treatment was successfully completed.
In-transit cold treatment commences as soon as the temperature probes record the required treatment temperature and continues until the required time is achieved.
Fruits must be pre-cooled to the target treatment temperature prior to loading.
Before treatment, temperature sensors must be calibrated to 0.0 degrees Celsius. All "Calibration results" must state "0.0" on the Calibration record.
The cold treatment schedule must be met before the vessel arrives at the approved Philippines port of entry.
Data from temperature monitors must be downloaded and the printout shall be made available to the Philippines Bureau of Plant Industries Officer at the point of arrival, who shall verify if the treatment was successfully completed.
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the Phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section:
Format for Cold treatment onshore (example)
Treatment code as: “COLD" and treatment information as: “12 days at 1.1 degrees Celsius or below"
Note: Treatment dates must be included in the appropriate field.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 2484)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella),
2) The fruit has been grown and packed in Tasmania.
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 2485)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella),
2) The fruit is subject to in-transit cold treatment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) as agreed between BPI and the Department of Agriculture.
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 2486)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella),
2) The fruit has been grown and packed in Tasmania.
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 2485)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella),
2) The fruit is subject to in-transit cold treatment for Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) as agreed between BPI and the Department of Agriculture.
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 2486)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), Oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and Codling moth (Cydia pomonella).
Specific Commodity Understanding 2 Revised documents agreed on 26/02/2013
22/12/2025 - Updated treatment requirements to include phytosanitary certificate wording.
04/07/2025 - Updated onshore cold treatment requirements.
25/06/2025 - Update to onshore cold treatment requirements and to include Apricots.
07/08/2023 - Update to non-GMO requirements.
29/03/2023 - Updated treatment details to include Queensland fruit fly outbreak zones in the areas required to treat for Queensland fruit fly.
19/04/2022 - Update general requirements and treatment section.
16/02/2022 - Update general requirements and treatment section.
17/08/2021 - Requirements for Non-GMO certification added.
19/01/2021 - Update to Treatment section - Shipping marks
04/07/2025 - Updated onshore cold treatment requirements.
25/06/2025 - Update to onshore cold treatment requirements and to include Apricots.
07/08/2023 - Update to non-GMO requirements.
29/03/2023 - Updated treatment details to include Queensland fruit fly outbreak zones in the areas required to treat for Queensland fruit fly.
19/04/2022 - Update general requirements and treatment section.
16/02/2022 - Update general requirements and treatment section.
17/08/2021 - Requirements for Non-GMO certification added.
19/01/2021 - Update to Treatment section - Shipping marks
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