Restrictions for growers and producers selling restricted fruit and vegetables
When you sell restricted fruit and vegetables, the area in which you're selling them is classified as either a sensitive or a non-sensitive market for fruit fly.
The status of the area depends on which (if any) fruit fly species (Mediterranean fruit fly or Queensland fruit fly) is endemic or known to exist in the area.
Selling to sensitive markets
A sensitive market is an area where that species of fruit fly is either not known to exist, or is under official control.
When selling to a sensitive market from a fruit fly affected area (Controlled Movement Zone, or CMZ), you must treat and certify your restricted fruit and vegetables according to that market's requirements before you send it. The receiving state’s authorities may allow for other conditions as specified on a written permit.
Sensitive markets
Queensland fruit fly
- South Australia
- Northern Territory – Ti Tree region only
- Victoria – Sunraysia region only
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
Mediterranean fruit fly
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
Selling to non-sensitive markets
A non-sensitive market is an area where that species of fruit fly is endemic, or known to exist.
If you're selling your fruit and vegetables to a non-sensitive market, the produce doesn't require treatment or certification. However, you cannot send live fruit fly larvae. You'll need to secure your consignment against fruit fly if it's travelling through a sensitive market. PIRSA recommends you inspect your fruit and vegetables for signs of fruit fly before sending it.
Non-sensitive markets
Queensland fruit fly
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory – excluding Ti Tree region
- Queensland
- Victoria – exclusing Sunraysia region
Mediterranean fruit fly
- Western Australia
Interstate or overseas markets
If you're selling to an interstate market or exporting overseas, it's important to contact the receiving state to clarify the requirements.