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In the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, were the irradiation doses for Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata and Rhagoletis mendax set with reference to New Zealand-specific efficacy trials, or adopted from doses used by other countries' biosecurity authorities?

Answered Question 35673 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • In the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, were the irradiation doses for Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata and Rhagoletis mendax set with reference to New Zealand-specific efficacy trials, or adopted from doses used by other countries' biosecurity authorities?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The proposed irradiation treatments are based on international standards and this provides sufficient evidence of their efficacy.