Australia published a report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomegranate whole fruit and processed 'ready-to-eat' arils from India, October 2019

Department of Agriculture has published draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve the appropriate level of protection for Australia for the import of fresh pomegranate whole fruit and processed ‘ready-to-eat' arils from India. The draft report includes:

• Summary;
• Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis;
• Method for pest risk analysis;
• India's commercial production practices for pomegranate;
• Pest risk assessments;
• Pest risk management;
• Conclusion;
• Pest categorisation for fresh whole fruit and processed ready-to-eat arils.       

Products covered: Fresh pomegranate (Punica granatum) whole fruit and processed 'ready-to-eat' arils

HS Codes: 08109010, 0813

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined

Final date for comments: 16 December 2019

If the Proposal/Notification/Regulation will affect your International Business please send us your representation with facts and figures , so that these can be taken up suitably.