Fresh durian (Durio zibethinus)

Amendment of Import Health Standard Commodity Sub‑class: Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Durian, (Durio zibethinus) from Thailand. Language(s): English. Number of pages: 17

The sub-class import health standard describes the import specifications for fresh durian fruit imported into New Zealand.

Conogethes punctiferalis is a regulated targeted measure pest for New Zealand and is a biosecurity risk associated with fresh durian from Thailand. MPI is proposing to replace the currently required measure of 'appropriate pest control activities' for C. punctiferalis on durian from Thailand with a 'systems approach'. The risk management proposal document contains technical details.

The proposed systems approach schedule is formed by two independent measures below:

·        Pest reduction activities in durian orchards;

·        Packhouse inspection to exclude infested fruits.