Policy determination on the importation of fresh unshu mandarin fruit from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan

This is my detemination relating to the biosecurity policy for the importation of fresh unshu mandarin fruit from four designated export areas in the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan.

The importation of fresh unshu mandarin fruit from four designated export areas in Japan may be permitted, subject to theQuarantine Act 1908 and the application of phytosanitary measures as specified in the Final Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Unshu Mandarin Fruit from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. These measures are designed to limit quarantine risk to a level which achieves Australia's appropriate level of protection.

This policy is to be taken into account by decision makers when considering import permit applications for fresh unshu mandarin fruit form Japan in accordance with the Quarantine Act 1908 and Quarantine Proclamation 1998 as amended.

Dr Conall O'Connell
Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Canberra, ACT
AUSTRALIA

Date: 29/7/09.