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Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no phytosanitary treatment has been applied, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Answered Question 35681 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no phytosanitary treatment has been applied, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that these kinds of tests may be considered as verification steps in support of some measures in the draft import health standard.