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Was the treatment for Anastrepha fraterculus in Schedule 2 validated against all morphotypes of the species complex present in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, or against a single reference morphotype in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Answered Question 35686 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was the treatment for Anastrepha fraterculus in Schedule 2 validated against all morphotypes of the species complex present in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, or against a single reference morphotype in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the irradiation treatment is based on an international standard and is applicable to the entire Anastrepha genus.