Oranges, Mandarins, Grapefruit, Limes, Tangelo, Finger Limes, Yuzu
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
The fruit must be free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging must bear an appropriate origin mark.
Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa):
The European Union recognises Black spot area freedom in the states of SA and WA only.
Fruit sourced / produced in all other production areas
Evidence that the area has been surveyed by appropriately qualified persons for Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) and the disease has not been detected on fruit from the field of production in an official 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 on fruit from the field of production in an official inspection.
This is to be supported by appropriate certification attesting to the application of appropriate treatments in the fields of production where the fruit was grown.
Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri)
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.
Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis)
The European Union recognises country freedom for Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis). Evidence to support Fruit and leaf spot country freedom is not required.
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.
Product sourced outside these fruit fly PFAs must undergo cold treatment.
Consignments sourced from outside a fruit fly PFA may undergo cold treatment for fruit fly. Cold treatment can be conducted onshore prior to export, or in-transit.
Cold treatment for fruit fly
All citrus excluding lemons
- 3 degrees Celsius, or below, for 16 days.
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
3) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 59 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa).
5) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6207)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
3) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 59 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa).
5) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6208)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
3) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 59 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa).
5) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6209)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
3) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 59 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Fruit and leaf spot of citrus (Pseudocercospora angolensis).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in an area established by the Australian Government as being free from Black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa).
5) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 16 days.
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6211)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 7 (EXDOC Endorsement 6212)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6213)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 16 days.
Option 9 (EXDOC Endorsement 6214)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 b of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6215)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 c of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6216)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 6217)
1) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 57 of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits are free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging bears an appropriate origin mark.
2) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 58 a of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. The fruits originate in Australia which is recognised as being free from Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii).
4) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 60 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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) Consignment complies with Annex 7, point 61 d of the Ordinance of EAER and DETEC on Plant health. 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 16 days.
16/05/2022 - 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 - Updates to existing additional declarations - updated legislative references.
24/12/2020 - Update to import requirements - update to text related to fruit fly outbreak.