Plant quarantine standard

SECTION 5 - CONDITIONS OF ENTRY / REGULATED MOVEMENT

1. 
   FOREWORD
   
   1. 
      Fruit, vegetables, plants, plant products, machinery, equipment and certain related items may:
      

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   be prohibited from entry into South Australia or movement within South Australia (see 3.5 below for a summary of significant prohibited items); or
   

(2) be subject to treatment or other requirements outlined within Conditions of this Section.

2. 
   Where such requirements apply, the fruit, vegetables, plants, plant products, machinery, equipment, etc must be accompanied by a Plant Health Certificate, Plant Health Assurance Certificate, Plant Health Import Certificate, Declaration or other documentation approved by the Chief Inspector. Certificates must be completed in full by a “recognised authority” to certify that the appropriate entry requirements have been met. Copies of the Certificates and Declarations are in the appendices.
   

Applications for a Plant Health Certificate, an Import Certificate and other forms are available on www.pir.sa.gov.au/forms.

3. 
   The Standard does not include aquatic plants prohibited from entry into South Australia. For aquatic plant information contact the Biosecurity SA NRM Biosecurity Unit (telephone [phone]) or website www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecuritysa/nrm_biosecurity
   

4. 
   Restrictions apply to the movement of potatoes, and machinery/ equipment used in the production of potatoes to Kangaroo Island. The Kangaroo Island Potato Production Area was proclaimed in August 2000 – (see condition 18.10). For further information see South Australian Gazettes; 17/8/2000 p544 and 26 May 2011 p1531 or contact Biosecurity SA Plant Health (telephone [phone]).
   

2. 
   IMPORT / MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
   
   1. 
      Any fruit, vegetable or plant material that has been imported (introduced) into Australia from an Overseas country and is being introduced into South Australia or transhipped through South Australia must be accompanied by a copy of the DAWR Phytosanitary Certificate or a copy of the Quarantine Inspection Release form (or equivalent) and meet all other applicable requirements of this Standard.
      

2. 
   In accordance with Section 33 of the Plant Health Act 2009, a person must not bring or introduce plants or plant related products into the State for sale or any other commercial purpose unless they are registered under Division 3 of Part 4 of the Act.
   

3. 
   Any fruit, vegetables, plant material or machinery that may be imported (introduced) into South Australia from another Australian State or Territory or moved within South Australia subject to the Conditions of Entry / Regulated Movement of the Standard must comply with the specified conditions except as otherwise specified in conditions of registration or accreditation. Such consignments may be verified at the point of unloading, subsequently by a Biosecurity SA Plant Health Inspector or as specified in conditions of accreditation.
   

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   An importer of plant or plant related product into the state for purposes of sale or any other commercial purpose must be registered as an importer (Importer Registration IR01) and have imported regulated products cleared using one of the following arrangements with Biosecurity SA Plant Health:
   

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   Import Verification Compliance Agreement (IVCA)
   

The importing business applies for accreditation (“approval”) to verify that the produce has the correct certification and is appropriately packaged and labelled. The verification process must comply with strict procedures and Biosecurity SA Plant Health will verify compliance through auditing of accredited businesses. Normally there will be up to eight audits in the first year, but this can reduce subject to ongoing compliance. IVCA includes IR01.

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   Registered Premises
   

The importer must first be registered (IR01) and nominates a premise for the receipt of the imported product. Upon arrival the importer will ensure that the consignment remains securely packaged and isolated by one metre from other produce and arrange for a Direct Inspection by a Biosecurity SA Plant Health Inspector or clearance by an IVCA accredited business prior to the release of the produce.

Direct Inspection may, on a case by case basis where circumstances warrant, be conducted by a Biosecurity SA inspector by way of photographic and/or video evidence provided the evidence can clearly satisfy compliance to the inspector.

5. 
   Products not regulated or otherwise exempted within this standard from requiring plant health certification as proof to enter South Australia will not be subject to Direct Inspection on arrival however must be registered (IR01).
   
6. 
   Persons who bring or introduce into South Australia plants and plant related products for sale or any other commercial purposes must provide a copy of all relevant manifests to Biosecurity SA prior to the produce arriving into SA. These requirements also apply to transporters who transport such products through SA for sale in another State/Territory. (Section 14 of the Act).
   

The manifests must contain the following information:

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  Name of Consignor and state of origin;
  
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  Name and Address of Consignee;
  
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  Number of Packaging types (ie carton and/or Pallet;
  
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  Clear description of Produce Type;
  
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  Carrier details;
  
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  Estimated date and time of arrival, and
  
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  If available, the consignment note number
  

All manifests must either be faxed to Biosecurity SA on [phone] or sent via e-mail to: [e-mail]

3. 
   CERTIFICATES, BRANDING AND PACKAGING