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How many audits, if any, has MPI conducted, or does it plan to conduct, of exporting country pest free areas, pest free places of production, or treatment facilities under the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption and comparable existing IHSs for fresh produce?

Answered Question 35677 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many audits, if any, has MPI conducted, or does it plan to conduct, of exporting country pest free areas, pest free places of production, or treatment facilities under the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption and comparable existing IHSs for fresh produce?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The import health standard has not been issued and, therefore, export markets cannot be the subject of an audit.