Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Final report for the Pest Risk Analysis for Cut Flower and Foliage Imports - Part 1


WTO code G/SPS/N/AUS/435/Add.5
Date notice 20/06/2019
Notice type Regular
Title Final report for the Pest Risk Analysis for Cut Flower and Foliage Imports - Part 1
Summary

The  Australian  Government  Department  of  Agriculture  (the  department)  has  completed  the  risk analysis for Cut Flower and Foliage Imports - Part 1. The final report recommends a combination of risk  management  measures  and  a  system  of  operational  procedures  that  will  reduce  the  risk associated  with  the  importation  of  cut  flowers  and  foliage  to  a  level  that  achieves  Australia's appropriate level of protection.
The  final  report  recommends  that  the  importation  of  cut  flowers  and  foliage  into  Australia  be permitted, subject to the application of phytosanitary measures. Phytosanitary measures are required for  the  management  of  47  mite  species,  21  aphid  species  and  84  thrips  species  identified  as quarantine pests and/or regulated articles.
The draft report for this risk  analysis was published on the department's website on 14 November 2018  (G/SPS/N/AUS/435/Add.2).  The  consultation  period  was  extended  until  15  March  2019 (G/SPS/N/AUS/435/Add.3).
The final Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) supports the changes to Australia's import conditions introduced in March  2018  (see  SPS  notifications  G/SPS/N/AUS/435  and  G/SPS/N/AUS/435/Add.1).  The  revised conditions require that quarantine risks are appropriately reduced offshore before shipments are sent to Australia using an NPPO-approved systems approach, methyl bromide fumigation or an alternative NPPO-approved  pre-shipment  treatment.  Under  the  changes,  remedial  fumigation,  export  or destruction can be applied onshore to address any live quarantine pests found.  
The final PRA also supports further steps being taken by the department to address very high levels of  non-compliance.  From  1  September  2019,  countries  that  are  found  to  have  ongoing  very  high levels of non-compliance using a systems approach and with high trade volumes in the period  leading up to July 2019 will be required to use alternative pre-export pest management options to send cut flowers and  foliage to Australia. Alternatively, importers may apply for import permits from 1 July 2019 to use the systems approach from those countries from 1 September 2019.
If systems are introduced by NPPOs in exporting countries that result in decreased pest interceptions, the  NPPO  may  apply  to  have  the  system  reinstated.  Submissions  will  require  a  formal  evaluation, including a possible audit, and the outcome will be decided by the department.
The department is notifying the countries and their importers likely to be affected by the 1 September 2019 changes individually.

Product Cut Flower
Country Australia

File attach:
NAUS435A5.pdf

Orther Notice:


G/SPS/N/KOR/831 - Partial Amendment Notice (Draft) of Standards and Specifications for Health Functional Foods. - Advance Notice No. 2025-435, 17 October 2025
G/SPS/N/KGZ/39 - Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendment to Section 1 of Chapter II of the Common SanitaryEpidemiological and Hygienic Requirements for Products Subject to Sanitary Epidemiological Supervision (Control)
G/SPS/N/ISR/12 - Public Health Protection Notice (Food) (Application of Changes to the Annex to European Union Directives) (Regulation EC 396/2005 - Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides), 5785-2025
G/SPS/N/ISR/11 - Public Health Protection (Food) Notice (Application of Changes to the Annex to the European Union Directives) (Regulation 2073/2005 - Concerning Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuff), 5785-2025.
G/SPS/N/AUS/435/Add.9 - Review of devitalisation requirements for fresh cut flower and foliage imports: release of draft report
G/SPS/N/CHN/1324/Add.1 - Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Customs Administration of Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (Final Version)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1263/Add.1 - Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. (Public Notice of Ministry of Health and Welfare No. 370, 1959) under the Food Sanitation Act (Final Measure)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1212/Add.1 - Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. (Public Notice of Ministry of Health and Welfare No. 370, 1959) under the Food Sanitation Act (Final Measure)
G/SPS/N/IND/337 - Draft Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Lamb Meat and Lamb Meat Products into India.
G/SPS/N/IND/336 - Draft Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products into India
G/SPS/N/IND/335 - Draft Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Live Poultry/Day-Old Poultry/Hatching Eggs of Poultry into India.
G/SPS/N/IND/334 - Draft Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Eggs and Egg Products (Poultry) into India.
G/SPS/N/CAN/1618 - Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Isocycloseram (PMRL2025-21)
G/SPS/N/AUS/594/Add.1 - Importation of live garden snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture: Final Biosecurity Import Risk Review
G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.23 - Notification of emergency measures for khapra beetle
G/SPS/N/EGY/167/Corr.1 - Ministerial Decree No. 248/2025 that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 8390 "General Standard for Cheese"
G/SPS/N/EGY/167/Corr.1 - Ministerial Decree No. 248/2025 that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 8390 "General Standard for Cheese"
G/SPS/N/PHL/533 - Department Circular No. ___, Series of 2025: Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural, Fish, Fishery/Aquatic, and its Products and By-Products, Animal Feeds, Feed Ingredients and Feed Additives; and Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Other Agricultural Chemical Products into the Philippines.
G/SPS/N/USA/3531 - Proposal To Remove the Color Additive Listing for Use of Orange B on Casings or Surfaces of Frankfurters and Sausages; Proposed Amendment; Proposed Order.
G/SPS/N/USA/3532 - Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities--July 2025.
G/SPS/N/CHL/831/Add.1 - Resolución Exenta No 7883/ 2025 que Establece requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Chile de frutos frescos de piña (Ananas spp.) procedentes de todo origen y modifica Resolución Exenta No 2.262 de 2022
G/SPS/N/VNM/172 - Draft Circular Regulations on quarantine of terrestrial animals and animal products by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment
G/SPS/N/UKR/246/Rev.1 - Draft Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine "On Approval of Amendments to Certain Regulatory Acts of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine"
G/SPS/N/TPKM/647/Add.1 - The amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees" in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"
G/SPS/N/KOR/828 - Partial amendment notice (Draft) of (1) Scope of feed, feed ingredients, equipment, straw litter and other similar items; and (2) Quarantine methods and standards for designated quarantine items.
G/SPS/N/CAN/1617 - Health of Animals Regulations
G/SPS/N/CAN/1616 - Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
G/SPS/N/NZL/787 - Plant species eligible for import under the import health standard: Plants for Planting (155.02.06) (formally Importation of Nursery Stock)
G/SPS/N/BDI/122/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/308/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/115/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/380/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/376/Add.1 - DEAS 1200: 2024, Canned finfish — Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/123/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/309/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/116/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/381/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/377/Add.1 - DEAS 896: 2024, Fried fish — Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/NZL/781/Add.1 - Adoption of Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm
G/SPS/N/JPN/1353/Add.1 - Proposed revision of Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives
G/SPS/N/USA/3448/Add.2 - Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea Flower Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date; Final Amendment; Order; Confirmation of Effective Date
G/SPS/N/USA/3273/Add.2 - Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Galdieria Extract Blue; Confirmation of Effective Date; Final Amendment; Order; Confirmation of Effective Date
G/SPS/N/HKG/50/Add.1 - Amendments to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap. 132V)
G/SPS/N/RUS/303/Add.2 - Letter of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance as of 17 January 2025 No. FS-KS-7/675
G/SPS/N/RUS/300/Add.1 - Letter of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance as of 14 January 2025 No. FS-KS-7/295
G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.22 - Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.
G/SPS/N/BDI/101/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/276/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/94/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/350/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/328/Add.1 - DEAS 2:2024, Maize grains — Specification, Fifth Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/98/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/273/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/91/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/347/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/325/Add.1 - DEAS 754:2024, Chickpeas — Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/97/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/272/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/90/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/346/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/324/Add.1 - DEAS 762: 2024, Dry soybeans — Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/96/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/271/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/89/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/345/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/323/Add.1 - DEAS 765:2024, Brown rice — Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/93/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/268/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/86/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/333/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/318/Add.1 - DEAS 1198: 2024, Nicotine pouches — Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/92/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/267/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/85/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/332/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/317/Add.1 - DEAS 1194: 2024, Cigar — Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/91/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/266/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/84/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/331/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/316/Add.1 - DEAS 1195: 2024, Fine-cut smoking tobacco (Roll your own) — Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/90/Add.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/265/Add.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/83/Add.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/330/Add.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/315/Add.1 - DEAS 1197:2024, Tobacco and tobacco products — General requirements for packaging and labelling, First Edition
G/SPS/N/AUS/561/Add.3 - Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption: draft report
G/SPS/N/CHL/834/Add.1 - Proposal to replace Title XXX of the food health regulations to include regulations for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
G/SPS/N/UKR/244/Add.1 - Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine No. 157 of 13 April 2016"
G/SPS/N/CHN/1293/Add.1 - National Food Safety Standard: General safety requirements of food contact materials and articles