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Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to describe:

• the principles of operation, design features and standards required for hot water treatment equipment; and
• the responsibilities and actions of personnel.

that  apply to the certification of hot water treatment (HWT) of grapevine material for phylloxera under an Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement.

Scope

This operational procedure covers all certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material by a Business operating under an ICA arrangement in New South Wales.

This operational procedure is applicable to the requirements specified in section 6 Requirements where the requirements are a specified entry condition of an interstate authority for phylloxera.

Pest: Grapevine phylloxera

Produce: Vine material (dormant)

This procedure is separated into two (2) sections.

1. Part A covering the hot water treatment facility; and
2. Part B covering packer activities.

Not all ICA Operational Procedures are Accepted by all states and territories of Australia.

Some interstate markets may require additional quarantine certification as a condition of entry. It is the responsibility of the business entering into an ICA arrangement to ensure compliance with all applicable quarantine requirements.

Publish Date

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to describe:

• the principles of operation, design features and standards required for hot water treatment equipment; and
• the responsibilities and actions of personnel;

that apply to the certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material for phylloxera under an Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement.

Scope

This procedure covers all certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material by a business operating under an ICA arrangement in South Australia where approved by Primary Industries and Regions SA.

This procedure is applicable to the requirements specified in Section 6. Requirement, where the requirements are a specified entry condition of an interstate authority for phylloxera.

Not all ICA Operational Procedures are Accepted by all states and territories of Australia.

Some interstate markets may require additional quarantine certification as a condition of entry. It is the responsibility of the business entering into an ICA arrangement to ensure compliance with all applicable quarantine requirements.

Publish Date

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to describe:

• the principles of operation, design features and standards required for hot water treatment equipment; and
• the responsibilities and actions of personnel;

that applies to the certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material for phylloxera under an Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement.

Scope

This procedure covers all certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material by a business operating under an ICA arrangement in Victoria or New South Wales where approved by NSW Department of Agriculture.

Not all ICA Operational Procedures are accepted by all states and territories of Australia.

Some interstate markets may require additional quarantine certification as a condition of entry. It is the responsibility of the business entering into an ICA arrangement to ensure compliance with all applicable quarantine requirements.

Publish Date

Purpose

The purpose of this Procedure is to describe:

(a) the principles of operation, design features and standards required for hot water treatment equipment; and

(b) the responsibilities and actions of personnel;

that applies to the certification of hot water treatment (HWT) of grapevine material for phylloxera under an Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement.

Scope

This Procedure covers all certification of hot water treatment of grapevine material by a Business operating under an ICA arrangement in Western Australia.

This Procedure is applicable to the requirements specified in Section 6 Requirements where the requirements are a specified entry condition of an interstate authority for phylloxera.

Pest/s: Grapevine phylloxera

Produce: Vine material (dormant)

This Procedure is separated into two (2) sections.

• Part A covering the hot water treatment facility; and
• Part B covering packer activities.

Certification hot water treatment under this Procedure may not be an accepted quarantine entry condition for all produce to all intrastate and interstate markets.

Grapevine material from a known phylloxera infested area cannot be certified under this Procedure. Some intrastate or interstate markets may require additional plant health certification for pests and diseases other than phylloxera as a condition of entry.

It is the responsibility of the Business consigning the produce to ensure compliance with all applicable quarantine requirements. Information on intrastate and interstate quarantine requirements can be obtained by phoning 1800 084 881 or accessing http://www.interstatequarantine.org.au