29 August 2016
INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO: 2016/52
Horticulture Exports Program – Ban lifted on export of Australian pumpkins,
watermelons, rockmelons and honeydews to Japan
Purpose
To advise industry that the ban on the export of Australian pumpkins, watermelons,
rockmelons and honeydews to Japan has been lifted.
Background
The department has received notification from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries (MAFF) advising of the lifting of the ban on exports of Australian pumpkins,
watermelons, rockmelons and honeydews to Japan. Previously only pumpkins grown in the
state of Tasmania were allowed.
Summary of changes and key points
Japan MAFF now permit the import of Australian pumpkins, watermelons, rockmelons and
honeydews into Japan provided they have passed inspection. Further details are available on
the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) Plants website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this IAN please email:
[email protected]
Dr Chris Parker
Assistant Secretary
Plant Export Operations Branch
T +61 2 6272 3933
7 London Circuit
Canberra City ACT 2601
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
agriculture.gov.au
ABN 24 113 085 695