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Has MPI quantified the expected sensitivity of visual inspection for each relevant pest and life stage, and if so, what detection probabilities were assumed in concluding that inspection under clause 3.1 of the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption is an effective safeguard?

Answered Question 35680 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has MPI quantified the expected sensitivity of visual inspection for each relevant pest and life stage, and if so, what detection probabilities were assumed in concluding that inspection under clause 3.1 of the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption is an effective safeguard?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that it was not necessary for the Ministry for Primary Industries to quantify the expected sensitivity of visual inspection because visual inspection is not relied on as the sole measure for managing pests under the proposed import health standard.