On June 18, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water Resources issued the requirements for the import of unprocessed nuts for human consumption . The details are as follows:

1. This type of product does not need to apply for an import license, but only the varieties listed in the access list can be imported;

2. For unprocessed nuts that exceed 2 kg and are transported in containers, they should be quarantined and fumigated against Capra beetle before export. The processing method is phosphine or methyl bromide fumigation, and the quarantine is checked in the phytosanitary certificate for export Explain the processing methods, effects, packaging methods, etc.;

3. If the quarantine treatment is not carried out before the export shipment, the fumigation treatment shall be carried out in accordance with the Australian official requirements during transportation or after reaching the destination.

This requirement shall be effective from the date of publication.

For more details, please see: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/importConditions/Conditions?evaluatableElementId=478561&Path=UNDEFINED&UserContext=External&evaluationStateId=9488657e-62cf-4431-8513-d417a232ace8&CaseElementPk=1338819&evaluationPhase=importDefinition&Hasalerts=True&HasChangeNotices=True&IsAEP=False

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