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Does MPI's bilateral arrangement with each exporting country identify which Anastrepha fraterculus morphotype(s) are present, and is treatment efficacy validated against those morphotype(s) in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Answered Question 35684 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does MPI's bilateral arrangement with each exporting country identify which Anastrepha fraterculus morphotype(s) are present, and is treatment efficacy validated against those morphotype(s) in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The import health standard has not been issued and there are, therefore, no bilateral arrangements in place.