Selling produce to markets

The area in that you're selling restricted fruit and vegetables from is classified as either a sensitive market, or a non-sensitive market for fruit fly.

The status of the area depends on which (if any) fruit fly species is endemic or known to exist in the area, including:

• Mediterranean fruit fly
• Queensland fruit fly.

If you're selling to an interstate market or exporting overseas, it's important to contact the receiving state and territory quarantine regulators to clarify the requirements.

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, which are specified on a written permit.

Sensitive markets

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 need to secure your consignment against fruit fly if it's travelling through a sensitive market. We recommend inspecting your fruit and vegetables for signs of fruit fly before sending it.

Non-sensitive markets