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CTO Decision Document PP_Dec_Dir2020106 - Urgent measures for newly identified hosts of 
Xylella fastidiosa  on the Import Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock , and a 
minor amendment to the Arbutus, Chrysanthemum, Cichorium  and Metrosideros  schedules 
 
ISSUE: 
 
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa  is a regulated pest that is known to pose a significant risk to 
New Zealand. Fifteen new genera have been identified as hosts of X. fastidiosa  by the 
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in their 2018 and 2020 updates to their list of 
susceptible host plants. These host genera are eligible for import into New Zealand, but are 
not appropriately managed for X. fastidiosa  under the current Import Health Standard (IHS) 
155.02.06: Importation of Nursey Stock . An urgent amendment is necessary to establish 
phytosanitary measures to properly manage the risk of X. fastidiosa  on these genera of 
imported plant material (whole plants, bulbs, cuttings and tissue culture). 
 
A minor amendment is also required to address spelling mistakes in the Arbutus, 
Chrysanthemum, Cichorium  and Metrosideros schedules of the IHS 155.02.06: Importation of 
Nursey Stock . 
 
BACKGROUND: 
 
The bacterium X. fastidiosa  is a regulated pest that is known to pose a significant risk to New 
Zealand. It is included on MPI’s Priority Plant Pests and Diseases List that would pose a 
serious threat if they were to establish in New Zealand. MPI monitors new information about 
X. fastidiosa  for any changes in hosts and distribution, and makes changes to the IHS as 
required. As such, the nursery stock IHS was urgently amended seven times since 2016 to 
incorporate measures for X. fastidiosa  on the plants for planting pathway: 
 
- CTO decision 20160321: New host plant associations and geographic distribution for 
the pathogen Xylella fastidiosa  
- CTO decision 201610: Urgent amendment 155.02.06: Importation of nursery – 
emergency measures to manage  Xylella fastidiosa  
- CTO decision 20161220: Urgent amendment 155.02.06: Importation of nursery – 
Provisional measures to manage Xylella fastidiosa  on the nursery stock pathway 
- CTO decision 201701: Urgent amendment 155.02.06: Importation of nursery stock – 
provisional measures to manage Xylella fastidiosa  on the tissue culture pathway 
(nursery stock) 
- CTO decision 20180313: Urgent amendment 155.02.06: Importation of nursery stock 
– provisional measures to manage Xylella fastidiosa on Euryops 
- CTO decision 20190103: CTO Direction for new host plant species for Xylella 
fastidiosa  CTOPlantDir:20190005 
- CTO decision 20191112: PP:Dec_Dir2019031 Urgent amendment to IHS 155.02.06: 
Importation of Nursery Stock – provisional measures to manage Xylella fastidiosa  on 
Elaeagnus  and minor amendment to the Actinidia schedule and section 2.2.1.12 
As per CTO decision 201610 , in all cases when a single species is identified as a host of X. 
fastidiosa  all species within the genus should be regulated. As such, fifteen plant genera 3 
 
eligible for import into New Zealand were identified as hosts for X. fastidiosa  following the 
2018 and 2020 update by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to their list of 
susceptible host plant species (EFSA 2018, 2020):  
Genus Import specification 
Amaranthus  spp. L2 (Basic) 
Arctostaphylos  spp. L2 see 155.02.06 under Arbutus 
Dendranthema spp. L2 see 155.02.06 under Chrysanthemum 
L2 see 155.02.06 under Chrysanthemum morifolium 
Eriogonum  spp. L2 (Basic) 
Fagopyrum  spp. L2 (Basic)  
Leptospermum spp. L2, L3 see 155.02.06 under Metrosideros  
Osteospermum  spp. L2 (Basic) 
Phlomis spp. L2 (Basic) 
Robinia spp. L2 (Basic) 
Santolina  spp. L2 see 155.02.06 under Chicorium 
Sophora spp. L2 (Basic) 
Stachys spp. L2 (Basic)  
Strelitzia spp. L2 (Basic)  
Teucrium  spp. L2 (Basic) 
Wisteria spp. L2 (Basic) 
 
It is proposed that the IHS 155.02.06 Importation of Nursery Stock  is urgently amended to 
ensure effective risk management of these newly identified hosts of X. fastidiosa,  as currently 
this IHS does not have measures to effectively manage the risk of X. fastidiosa  on these host 
plant genera. The import pathway is open for all the newly identified host genera  from all 
countries, including those were X. fastidiosa  is known to be present. Dendranthema, 
Osteospermum and Strelitzia are of particular concern as there have been a total of 23 plants 
for planting consignments of these genera imported from 2018 to May 2020.  
 
The Arbutus, Chrysanthemum, Cichorium and Metrosideros schedules of the IHS 155.02.06 
Importation of Nursery Stock  have spelling mistakes that need correcting to avoid 
misinterpretation:  
- The Arbutus schedule has Phytophthora tentaculata  and Osmanthus fragrans misspelt 
(appendix 1).  
- The Chrysanthemum  schedule  has Argyranthemum  and Cronartium  misspelt 
(appendix 2).  
- The Cichorium schedule has Cichorium  misspelt (appendix 4).   
- The Metrosideros  schedule has two instances of “member” being misspelt (appendix 
5). 
 
DISCUSSION: 
 
The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 1: Phytosanitary principles 
for the protection of plants and the application of phytosanitary measures in international 
trade, states that “Contracting parties may adopt and/or implement emergency actions, 
including emergency measures, when a new or unexpected phytosanitary risk is identified”.  
 
As per ISPM 1 urgent measures are needed and justified because:  
- the newly identified host genera are eligible for import;  
- three of these are active pathways; and  
- none of them have measures in place for the management of X. fastidiosa .  4 
 
Additionally, some of the genera are eligible for import without import permits, or post-entry 
quarantine. As such, there is a new risk of infected material being imported into New Zealand 
without MPI being aware. 
 
Implementation of measures on these newly identified hosts would be simple as there are 
already well established measures for X. fastidiosa in the IHS 155.02.06: Importation of 
Nursery Stock  under sections 2.2.1.12 and 2.2.2.5.  
 
The proposed measures are:  
 
- A change to the Arbutus schedule guidance note for X. fastidiosa  under whole plants, 
cuttings and tissue cultures to include the genus Arctostaphylos  (appendix 1).  
- A change to the Chrysanthemum  and Chrysanthemum morifolium  schedules to include 
a section for X. fastidiosa  under whole plants and tissue cultures for the genus 
Dendranthema  (appendix 2 and 3). 
- A change to the Cichorium  schedule to include a section for X. fastidiosa  under whole 
plants or cuttings and tissue cultures for the genus Santolina  (appendix 4). 
- A change to the Metrosideros  schedule guidance note for X. fastidiosa  under whole 
plants and tissue cultures to include the genus Leptospermum  (appendix 5).  
- A change to the nursery stock import specification on MPI’s Plants Biosecurity Index 
(PBI) for all importable species of the genera Amaranthus, Eriogonum, Fagopyrum, 
Osteospermum, Phlomis, Robinia, Sophora, Stachys, Strelitzia, Teucrium and 
Wisteria. The proposed change to the import specification is from “L2 (Basic)” to “L2 
see 155.02.06 under Hebe”, as the Hebe schedule’s only mandatory measures are for 
X. fastidiosa . 
The proposed amendment to fix spelling mistakes in the Arbutus, Chrysanthemum, Cichorium 
and Metrosideros schedules of the IHS 155.02.06 Importation of Nursery Stock  is deemed 
minor because: 
 
(i) It will:  
a. only clarify the import requirements in the IHS and does not change the 
measures in place.  
  
(ii) No one would be materially affected by the amendment as it:  
a. does not require a change to behaviour of importers or exporters;  
b. does not allow or preclude movement of passengers or goods; and  
c. does not impose any new costs or constraints on anyone or change the way that 
risks are managed. 
 
CONCLUSION: 
 
There is an unmanaged risk on the plants for planting pathway of the newly identified hosts of 
X. fastidiosa  from EFSA, and urgent measures are required to manage this risk. The proposed 
measures will result in plants for planting imports of the newly identified hosts requiring 
compliance with section 2.2.1.12 Measures for  Xylella fastidiosa , and section 2.2.2.5 
Measures for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture . 
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The correction of the spelling mistakes in the Arbutus, Chrysanthemum, Cichorium and 
Metrosideros schedules is in line with the “Tidy the room” work currently underway for the 
IHS 155.02.06 Importation of Nursery Stock .   
 
LEGAL:  
 
A CTO decision is required under section 24B(2) of the Biosecurity Act, to amend the Import 
Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of nursery stock .  
 
24B Amendment, revocation, suspension, and reinstatement 
Amendment and revocation  
(1) Sections 23 to 24A apply, to the extent to which they are relevant and reading in any 
necessary modifications, to— 
(a) proposed amendments to an import health standard: 
(b) a proposal to revoke an import health standard. 
(2) However, if a chief technical officer considers that the standard needs to be amended or 
revoked urgently or that a proposed amendment is minor, the officer is not required to comply 
with section 23(3). 
 
 
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RECOMMENDATION:  
 
It is recommended that you accept the proposal described below: 
 
1. There is an unmanaged risk for Xylella fastidiosa on the plants for planting pathway of 
the following host genera: Amaranthus, Arctostaphylos, Dendranthema, Eriogonum, 
Fagopyrum, Leptospermum, Osteospermum, Phlomis, Robinia, Santolina, Sophora, 
Stachys, Strelitzia, Teucrium and Wisteria . 
AGREED / NOT AGREED  
 
2. That the Arbutus schedule guidance note for Xylella fastidiosa  under whole plants, 
cuttings and tissue cultures include the genus Arctostaphylos  (appendix 1). 
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
3. That the Chrysanthemum and Chrysanthemum morifolium  schedules include a section 
for Xylella fastidiosa  under whole plants and tissue cultures to apply measures on the 
Dendranthema  genus (appendix 2 and 3).  
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
4. That the Cichorium schedule includes a section for Xylella fastidiosa  under whole 
plants or cuttings and tissue cultures to apply measures on the Santolina  genus 
(appendix 4). 
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
5. That the Metrosideros  schedule guidance note for Xylella fastidiosa  under whole 
plants and tissue cultures include the genus Leptospermum  (appendix 5).  
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
6. That the nursery stock import specification for all species of Amaranthus, Eriogonum, 
Fagopyrum, Osteospermum, Phlomis, Robinia, Sophora, Stachys, Strelitzia, Teucrium 
and Wisteria  eligible for import be changed on MPI’s Plants Biosecurity Index from 
“L2 (Basic)” to “L2 see 155.02.06 under Hebe”. 
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
7. That the proposed measures be made to the Import Health Standard 155.02.6: 
Importation of nursery stock  as an urgent amendment pursuant to section 24B(2) of 
the Biosecurity Act to manage the risk of X. fastidiosa on the newly identified host 
plants. 
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
8. That a minor amendment be made to the Arbutus schedule to fix the misspelt 
Phytophthora tentaculata  and Osmanthus fragrans  (appendix 1), to the 
Chrysanthemum schedule to fix the misspelt Argyranthemum  and Cronartium  
(appendix 2), to the Cichorium  schedule to fix the misspelt Cichorium  (appendix 4), 
and to the Metrosideros  schedule to fix two misspelt instances of the word “member” 
(appendix 5). 
AGREED / NOT AGREED 
 
 
Rosalynn Anderson-Lederer, Manager Ornamental Imports Team 
Deputy Chief Technical Officer 
Plant & Pathways Directorate 
Date: 28/05/2020 7 
 
REFERENCES:  
 
EFSA (2018) Update of the Xylella spp. host plant database. European Food Safety Authority. 
EFSA Journal 16 (9): Available at: 
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5408   (Accessed 6 May, 2020). 
 
EFSA (2020) Update of the Xylella spp. host plant database – systematic literature search up 
to 30 June 2019.  European Food Safety Authority. EFSA Journal 8 (4): 6114: 61 pp.  
Available at: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6114  (Accessed 
6 May, 2020). 
 
 
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APPENDIX 1                                                                                                  
Arbutus 
Note: The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Arbutus”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard. 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All 
 
Quarantine Pests:  Phellinus noxius, Phytophthora palmivora, Phytophthora ramorum, 
Phytophthora tentacula ta, Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants 
PEQ: Level 2 
Minimum Period:  3 months 
a.   Conditions for Phytophthora palmivora1 
Note: Only applies to the following genus:  Magnolia 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora palmivora ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum (section 2.2.1.11)  
c. Conditions for Phytophthora tentaculata1 
Note: Only applies to the following genus: Ceanothus 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
d.   Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note: Only applies to the members of the Arctostaphylos, Laurus and Magnolia genera 
Guidance for importers : The minimum quarantine period will be 6 months for nursery stock sourced 
from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa 9 
 
e.   Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13) 
Note: Applies to the following species: Michelia compressa; Michelia figo; Osmanthus frag rans; and 
applies to all members of the Cinnamomum  genus 
 
B. For Cuttings 
PEQ: Level 2 
Minimum Period:  3 months 
a.   Conditions for Phytophthora palmivora1 
Note: Only applies to the following genus:  Magnolia 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora palmivora ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum (section 2.2.1.11)  
c. Conditions for Phytophthora tentaculata1 
Note: Only applies to the following genus: Ceanothus 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
d. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note: Only applies to the members of the Arctostaphylos, Laurus and Magnolia genera 
Guidance for importers : The minimum quarantine period will be 6 months for nursery stock sourced   
from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa 
 
C. For Tissue Cultures 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture (section 2.2.2.5) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Arctostaphylos , Laurus and Magnolia  genera 
Guidance for importers:  There will be a minimum quarantine period of 6 months in a Level 2 PEQ 
greenhouse, for tissue cultures from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa . 
 
 
 
 
 
1Implementation of measures:  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued on or after 25 May 2018 the requirements for Phytophthora 
palmivora and P. tentaculata must be met.  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued no later than 24 May 2018, the requirements for Phytophthora 
palmivora and P. tentaculata are not mandatory.  10 
 
APPENDIX 2 
Chrysanthemum 
Note: The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Chrysanthemum ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard. 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, 
Sweden, United Kingdom, USA. 
 
Quarantine Pests : Phytophthora tentaculata, Potato spindle tuber viroid , Uredinales, 
Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions: Basic;   with variations and additional conditions as specified below: 
 
A. For Whole Plants 
PEQ: Level 2 
Minimum Period : 3 months 
 
a. Additional declarations 
"The nursery stock in this consignment has been sourced from a “Pest free area” or 
“Pest free place of production” [choose one], free from  Potato spindle tuber viroid . 
AND 
Rust diseases of genus  Coleosporium  and Cronartium are not known to occur on 
_____(the host species being imported) _____ in _____ (the country in which the plants were grown)  _____". 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora tentaculata1 
Note: Only applies to the following genus: Argyranthemum  
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary 
certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Dendranthema  genus 
Guidance for importers : The minimum quarantine period will be 6 months for nursery stock sourced 
from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa  
 
 
 
 
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B. For Tissue Cultures 
    As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures - see Section 2.2.2. 
   PLUS 
   Additional Declaration:  
"The cultures have been derived from parent stock sourced from a “Pest free area” or “Pest 
free place of production” [choose one], free from  Potato spindle tuber viroid ". 
OR 
“The cultures have been derived from parent stock tested by PCR and found free from Potato 
spindle tuber viroid ". 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture (section 2.2.2.5) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Dendranthema  genus 
Guidance for importers:  There will be a minimum quarantine period of 6 months in a Level 2 PEQ 
greenhouse, for tissue cultures from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1Implementation of measures:  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued on or after 25 May 2018 the requirements for Phytophthora 
tentaculata must be met.  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued no later than 24 May 2018, the requirements for Phytophthora 
tentaculata are not mandatory.  12 
 
APPENDIX 3 
Chrysanthemum morifolium 
Note: The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Chrysanthemum morifolium ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 
3 of the import health standard. 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All 
 
Quarantine Pests:  Frankliniella occidentalis , Liriomyza  spp., virus diseases, Xylella 
fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions: Basic;   with variations and additional conditions as specified below: 
 
A. For Whole Plants 
PEQ:   Level 2 
Minimum Period : 3 months 
Additional Declaration:  
"The plants have been inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found 
to be free of Frankliniella occidentalis  and Liriomyza  spp." 
 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Dendranthema  genus 
Guidance for importers : The minimum quarantine period will be 6 months for nursery stock sourced 
from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa  
 
B. For Tissue Cultures  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2. 
PLUS 
Additional Declaration: 
 "The cultures have been derived from parent stock tested and found free of virus or virus like 
diseases." 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture (section 2.2.2.5) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Dendranthema  genus 
Guidance for importers:  There will be a minimum quarantine period of 6 months in a Level 2 PEQ 
greenhouse, for tissue cultures from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa . 
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APPENDIX 4 
Cichorium 
Note: The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Chichorium”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard. 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All 
 
Quarantine Pests: Phytophthora  tentaculata , Xylella fastidiosa   
 
Entry Conditions: Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below: 
 
A. For Whole Plants or Cuttings 
PEQ: Level 2 
Minimum Period: 3 months 
 
a. Conditions for Phytophthora tentaculata1 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary 
certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora tentaculata ”. 
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Santolina  genus 
Guidance for importers : The minimum quarantine period will be 6 months for nursery stock sourced 
from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa  
 
B. For Tissue Cultures 
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture (section 2.2.2.5) 
Note: Only applies to the members of the Santolina  genus 
Guidance for importers:  There will be a minimum quarantine period of 6 months in a Level 2 PEQ 
greenhouse, for tissue cultures from countries not recognised by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa . 
 
 
 
 
1Implementation of measures:  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued on or after 25 May 2018 the requirements for Phytophthora 
tentaculata must be met.  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued no later than 24 May 2018, the requirements for Phytophthora 14 
 
tentaculata are not mandatory.  
APPENDIX 5 
Metrosideros 
Note: The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Metrosideros ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard. 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All 
 
Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata,  Phellinus noxius, Phytophthora palmivora, 
Puccinia psidii  sensu lato (s.l.) complex (including Uredo rangelii ), Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below: 
 
A. For Whole Plants 
OPTION 1:  
PEQ: Level 2 
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8) 
Note: Only applies to members of the Metrosideros and Pimenta genera 
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12) 
Note: Only applies to members of the Leptospermum,  Metrosideros and Myrtus genera  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13) 
Note: Only applies to the following species: Melaleuca leucadendra  
d. Conditions for Phytophthora palmivora1 
Note: Only applies to members of the Psidium genus 
One of the following Additional Declarations must be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate: 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment have been sourced from [insert 
country name], which is free from Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
area” for Phytophthora palmivora ”.  
OR 
“The [insert species name] plants in this consignment were produced in a “pest free 
place of production” for Phytophthora palmivora ”. 
e. Additional declaration 
"Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to occur in B(the 
country of origin) B". 
 
OPTION 2:  
PEQ: Level 3B  
Minimum Period : 6 months 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8) 15 
 
Note: Only applies to members of the Metrosideros and Pimenta genera 
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12) 
Note: Only applies to mem ebers of the Leptospermum,  Metrosideros and Myrtus genus  
 
B. For Tissue Cultures 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa on tissue culture  (see section 2.2.2.5) 
Note: Only applies to mem ebers of the Leptospermum,  Metrosideros and Myrtus genus 
b. Conditions for Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex:  
OPTION 1:  
i) Additional declaration:  
 “Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to occur in 
__(the country of origin)__ ”. 
OR 
 “The tissue cultures in this consignment have been actively growing in the culture 
container for at least four weeks at temperatures between 15-23°C (59-73.4°F)”.  
OPTION 2:  
PEQ: Level 2 Tissue culture laboratory 
Minimum Period : 4 weeks  
i) The cultures containers are not to be opened during the quarantine period. 
Guidance for importers : Tissue cultures imported this option must complete the PEQ requirements 
for Puccinia psidii  before being deflasked into the PEQ greenhouse. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1Implementation of measures:   
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued on or after 25 May 2018 the requirements for Phytophthora 
palmivora must be met.  
For consignments with a phytosanitary certificate issued no later than 24 May 2018, the requirements for Phytophthora. 
palmivora are not mandatory.