Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Actinidia Plants for Planting  
MPI.IHS.ACTINIDIA.PFP  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This import health standard  comes into force on  16 October 2023 . 
REVOCATION  
This import health standard revokes and replaces Import Health Standard: Actinidia Plants for Planting  and all 
prior amendments to th at standard.  
The amend ment history to this import health standard is set out in the introduction.  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This import health standard is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993 to incorporate 
amendments made pursuant to sections 24B and 166A of that Act.  
 
Dated at Wellington, 16 Octob er 2023  
 
 
Janine Collier  
Acting Manager  Plant Health  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Direc tor-General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Plant Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
Email: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz   
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  General requirements  5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
1.4 Movement and clearance  5 
1.5 Labelling and packaging  6 
1.6 Import permit  6 
1.7 Exporting country system  6 
1.8 Options for import  6 
Part 2:  Specific  requirements  8 
2.1 Dormant cuttings  8 
2.2 Tissue cultures  8 
2.3 Screening for regulated pests  9 
2.4 Post entry quarantine greenhouse  10 
Part 3:  Phytosanitary inspection and certification  15 
3.1 Phytosanitary inspection  15 
3.2 Phytosanitary certificate  15 
Appendix 1: Approved insecticide treatments – Actinidia  dormant cuttings  17 
Appendix 2: Approved miticide treatments – Actinidia dormant cuttings  19 
Appendix 3: Regulated pest list – Actinidia plants for planting  21 
Appendix 4: Definitions  22 
 
 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health S tandard (IHS) , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
An IHS s pecifies the requirements for importing risk goods into New Zealand from a ll countries . 
Background  
An IHS issued under the New Zealand Biosecurity Act (the Act) specifies the requirements to be met to 
effectively manage biosecurity risks associated with importing goods, including the risks from incidentally 
imported  new organisms. IHSs include measures that must be applied in the exporting country before the 
goods are exported. IHSs also include require ments that must be met by importers during importation 
including while the goods are in transit and held in a transitional facility (TF), before biosecurity clearance can 
be given.  
Post-clearance conditions may also be specified in an IHS.  
Guidance accompanies an IHS as either a separate document or as guidance boxes throughout the IHS itself. 
Guidance provides information on how the requirements may be met.  
Who should read this?  
Anyone who is involved in the process of importing risk goods into New Zealand , or who has an interest in 
importing risk goods into New Zealand , should read and be familiar with the relevant IHS. 
Why is this important?  
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that risk goods comply with the requirements of t he relevant 
IHS. Risk goods that do not comply with the requirements of an IHS may not be cleared for entry into New 
Zealand and may be directed for treatment, re -shipment, destruction or further action deemed appropriate by 
a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) . The pathway may be suspended if certain types of viable regulated pests or 
viable unwanted organisms are intercepted on the consignment.  
Importers are liable for all associated expenses . 
Equivalence  
A CTO may consider an ap plication for an equivalen t phytosanitary measure to be approved, different 
from that provided for in this IHS, to maintain at least the same level of protection assured by the 
current measures.  
Equivalence will be considered with reference to  the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 
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Document History  
No. Version Date  Section Changed  Change(s) Description  
1 13 July 2018  - - 
2 12 May 2021  Part 2: Table 1 , Part  1.2 (a), Part 
3.1(2), Appendix 3 and Appendix 
4 Corrected the spelling of Tomato 
necrotic spot associated virus  and 
update d name  of regulated pest 
database . 
3 12 July 2023  Part 2: Table 1  Remov ed the import requirement of 
herbaceous indexing fo r the pest 
Pelargonium zonate spot virus . 
4 16 October 2023  Schedule 3 and 4  Urgently amended insects and mites 
treatments to align the treatments with 
MPI-Approved Biosecurity Treatment 
Standard.  
 
Other information  
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Part 1:  General r equirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This import health standard applies to species and hybrids of Actinidia plants for planting that are listed  
as permitted  in the MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI) .  
(2) The following types of  Actinidia  plants for planting  are eligible for import from all countries under this 
standard:  
a) tissue culture s; 
b) dormant cuttings . 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act : 
a) Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZP R). Wellington, MPI ; 
b) MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI) ; 
c) MPI Standard PIT -OS-TRA-ACPQF: Accreditation of Offshore Plant Quarantine Facilities and 
Operators ; 
d) MPI Standard 155.04.03: A standard for diagnostic facilities which undertake the identification  of 
new organisms, excluding animal pathogens ; 
e) ISPM 4: Requirements for the establishment of pest free areas . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
f) ISPM 5:  Glossary of phytosanitary terms . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
g) ISPM 7: Phytosanitary certification system . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
h) ISPM 8:  Determination of pest status in an area . Rome, IPPC, FAO;  
i) ISPM 10: Requirements for the establishment of pest free places of production and pest free 
production sites . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
j) ISPM 12: Phytosanitary certificates . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
k) ISPM 23: Guidelines for Inspection . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
l) ISPM 24: Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence of ph ytosanitary 
measures . Rome, IPPC, FAO ; 
m) ISPM 27: Diagnostic  protocols  for regulated  pests . Rome, IPPC, FAO;  
n) ISPM 36: Integrated measures for plants for planting . Rome, IPPC, FAO . 
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act, it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that is, a notice 
under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces any material incorporated by reference that has legal effect as part of those documents . 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions are listed in Appendix 4. 
1.4 Movement and clearance  
(1) In order for Actinidia plants for planting to obtain authorisation for movement to a transitional facility, 
Actinidia plants for planting  must:  
a) meet the  requirements  of Part 1:  and Part 3: ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Part 2.1 or 2.2. Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    
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(2) In order for Actinidia  plants for planting to obtain  a biosecurity clearance, they must also meet  the 
requirements o f Parts  2.3 and 2.4. 
a) There are no further requirements that apply to a tissue culture that is directly traceable to a plant 
that has been deflasked into a greenhouse and that has met the requirements of Parts 2.3 and 
2.4. 
1.5 Labelling and packaging  
(1) All consignments of Actinidia plants for planting must  be: 
a) clearly labelled with the full botanical name (genus and species) of all plants ; and 
b) shipped in packaging that:  
(i) is clean and free from soil, regulated pests and other regulated articles ; 
(ii) prevent s the plant material from becoming contaminated  with regulated pests or  other 
regulated articles.  
1.6 Import permit  
(1) An import permit is required for all consignments of Actinidia plants for planting .  
(2) The import permit will identify the following:  
a) the regulated pests for which screening is required in New Zealand;  
b) the minimum quarantine period , based on those regulated pests for which screening is required ; 
c) the level of post entry quarantine greenhouse and/or tissue culture laboratory in which 
consignments must be held , based on those regulated pests for which screening is required .  
1.7 Exporting country system  
(1) Importers may only import Actinidia plants for planting  from a country whe re: 
a) the National Plant Protection Organisation ( NPPO ) has provided evidence to the satisfaction of a  
CTO that the exporting country has an Exporting Country System  that complies with ISPM 7 : 
Phytosanitary certification system .  
(i) the Exporting Country System  (including programmes and standards) must demonstrate 
the process us ed to provide export assurance.  
(2) Importers may not import from a country w here a CTO has determined that the Exporting Country 
System  no longer meets the requirements of ISPM 7.  
1.8 Options for import  
(1) All Actinidia plants for planting must  be produced using one of the following options:  
a) produced under  an Export Plan  as described in Part 1.8.1 ; or 
b) produced at an MPI approved Offshore Facility as described in Part 1.8.2 ; or 
c) produced in any way other than listed above  as described in Part 1.8.3 . 
1.8.1 Actini dia plants for planting produced under an Export Plan   
(1) Importers may only import Actinidia plants for planting  produced under an Export Plan  from a country 
where an Export Plan  has been approved by a CTO . The Export Plan  will detail  the activities and 
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(2) Actinidia plants for planting  must meet one of the following measures  to manage the risk  in relation to 
each regulated pest (Appendix 3) listed in the Export Plan : 
a) Country freedom : The Actinidia plants for planting  are sourced from a country for which country 
freedom has been established in relation to a particular pest in accordance with measures 
described in ISPM 8: Determination of pe st status in an area  and ISPM 4: Requirements for the 
establishment of pest free areas ; 
b) Pest free area : The Actinidia plants for planting  are sourced from a pest free area established in 
accordance with ISPM 4: Requirements for the establishment of pest fr ee areas ;  
c) Pest free place of production : The Actinidia plants for planting  are sourced from a  pest free place 
of production established in accordance with ISPM 10: Requirements for the establishment of 
pest free places of production and pest free production sites ; 
d) Integrated measures for plants for planting : The Actinidia plants for planting are  sourced from a 
production site that uses integrated measures for plants for planting in accordance with ISPM 36: 
Integrated measures for plants for plantin g.  
(3) If a phytosanitary measure is not applied in relation to any regulated pest listed in Appendix 3, this 
measure must be applied on arrival in New Zealand  as described in Part 2.3. 
1.8.2 Actinidia  plants for planting produced at an MPI approved offshore facility  
(1) The Actinidia plants for planting  to be produced at an MPI approved offshore facil ity must be produced 
at a facili ty that meets the requirements of the  MPI Standard PIT -OS-TRA-ACPQF: Accreditation of 
Offshore Plant Quarantine Facilities and Op erators . 
(2) All Actinidia plant s for planting  produced at an offshore facility must meet all of the phytosanitary 
measures described in Part 2.3 in relation to each regulated pest listed in Appendix 3. 
(3) If a phytosanitary measure is not appli ed in relation to any regulated pest listed in Appendix 3, this 
measure must be applied on arrival in New Zealand . 
1.8.3 Actinidia  plants for planting produced in any  other way  
(1) For Actinidia plants for planting  that are not produced under an Export Plan  or at an approved offshore 
facility , all phytosanitary measures described in Parts 2.3 and 2.4 must be applied  for each regulated 
pest listed in Appendix 3 on arrival in New Zealand.  
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Part 2:  Specific  requirements  
(1) All dormant cuttings  must meet all requirements described  in Part 2.1. 
(2) All tissue cultures must meet all requirements described in Part 2.2. 
(3) All Actinidia plants for planting must be screened  for each regulated pest listed in Appendix 3, as 
described in Part  2.3, unless:  
a) phytosanitary measures in relation to a  regulated pe st have been applied  in accordance with an 
agreed Export Plan  or at an MPI approved offshore facility.  In this case the import permit will 
identify the regulated pests for which phytosanitary measures must be applied on arrival in New 
Zealand.  
(4) All Actinidia  plants for planting that require phytosanitary measures to be applied on arrival in New 
Zealand must be held in a post entry quarantine facility approved to the MPI Facility Standard: Post 
Entry Quarantine for Plants  as described in Part 2.4. 
2.1 Dormant cuttings  
(1) All dormant cutting s must be:  
a) imported to generate tissue cultures  which will undergo screening for regulated pests as 
described in Part 2.3; 
b) free from soil and other regulated articles;  
c) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate as described in Part 3: ; 
d) treated  for insects  and mites prior to export using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 
1 and Appendix 2 , respectively. Insect and mite treatments must  be applied  a maximum of 48 
hours  prior to shipment ; 
e) imported into a Level 3 tissue culture laboratory  approved  to the MPI Facility Standard: Post 
Entry Quarantine for Plants ; 
f) dipped in 1% sodium h ypochlorite for  a minimum period of  2 minutes  on arrival  at the tissue 
culture facility;  
g) destroyed in the quarantine waste after tissue culture plants have been generated.  
(2) If dormant cuttings are sprouted to generate explant material, this must be done according to  one of 
the following options:  
a) cuttings must be held in a Level 3B post entry quarantine facility;  
b) cuttings must be held in a sealed vessel in a growth chamber within a Level 3 tissue culture 
facility. The sealed vessel may only be opened in a biological safety cabinet.  
(3) Each tissue culture that is generated from a dormant cutting will be considered as an individual tissue 
cultu re plantlet.  
(4) Stage 1 tissue cultures m ust not be deflasked  directly into the greenhouse . All plants must enter the 
stage 2  (multiplication) phase prior to hardening off and deflasking.  
(5) If tissue cultures are sub -cultured before they are transferred to the greenhouse, th e process  must be 
done as described in  clause  2.2(3). 
2.2 Tissue cultures  
(1) All tissue  cultures must be:  
a) derived from aerial plant parts ; 
b) grown in a pest proof and transparent vessel , with a maximum of one plant per vessel ; 
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d) grown in t he vessel in which they will be exported for at least 14 days prior to shipment;  
e) free from visible fungal or bacterial contamination;  
f) in the stage 2 (multiplication) or stage 3 (rooting) phase;  
g) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate  as described in Part 3: . 
(2) Tissue cultures may be imported directly into a Level 3 tissue culture laboratory approved  to the MPI 
Facility Standard: Post Entry Quarantine for Plants  for sub -culturing before they are transfe rred to the 
greenhouse.  
(3) If tissue cultures are sub -cultured before they are transferred to a greenhouse, th e following 
requirements must be met:  
a) at least one sub -culture from each imported stage 2 or stage 3 tissue culture plant must be 
developed to the stage where it can be screened  for regulated pests after it is deflasked into the 
greenhouse (see Parts 2.3 and 2.4): 
(i) this sub -culture should be taken during the first round of multiplication;  
(ii) if only one plant is obtained during the first round of multiplication, further rounds of 
multiplication may be un dertaken. In this case, a sub -culture for transfer to the greenhouse 
must be taken from the first round of multiplication where more than one plant is obtained.  
b) surplus  sub-cultures that are produced during the round of multiplication used to generate the 
plant which is transferred to the greenhouse may be retained  at the Level 3 t issue culture 
laboratory  throughout the quarantine period as follows:  
(i) these plants  may be sub-cultured and multiplied  during the post entry quarantine period;  
(ii) these plants  may als o be eligible for biosecurity clearance provided that traceability is 
maintained as described below.  
c) clear records of traceability must be retained throughout the quarantine period;  
d) only sub-cultures  that can be directly traced back to both the original imported tissue culture 
plant, and the plant that has been transferred to the greenhouse, will be eligible for clearance.  
2.3 Screening  for regulated pests  
(1) To ensure freedom from regulated pests a ll Actini dia plants for planting  must be screened for each 
regulated pest listed in Appendix 3, on arrival in New Zealand as described in this Part unless : 
a) phytosanitary measures for a particular  pest have been applied as describe d under  an agreed 
Export Plan  or, at an MPI approved offshore  facility . In this case, the import permit will identify the 
requirements of Part 2.3 that m ust be applied in New Zealand.  
2.3.1 Environmental conditions  
(1) Specific environmental conditions must be applied in the first and the second growing  seasons, as 
follows:  
a) a continuous three month period of s pring -like conditions. The daytime temperature range must 
be between 18 °C and 21 °C, with a night time temperature  range between 15 °C and 18 °C; 
b) a continuous four month period of s ummer -like conditions.  The daytime temperature range must 
be between 21 °C and 25 °C, and a night time temperature range between 18 °C and 21 °C (apart 
from when additional conditions described i n clause 2.3.1 (3) are applied ); 
c) a continuous two month period of a utumn -like conditions, with a daytime temperature range 
between 15 °C and 18 °C. Lower temperatures may be applied at night.  
(2) Plants must be held  dormant  at around 4 °C for at least two months between the first and second 
growing season.  
(3) The following additional environmental conditions must be incorporated into the four month period of 
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a) a continuou s 28 day period at a minimum relative humidity of 75% (±5%) , which includes two 48 
hour periods of continuous misting. There must be a minimum period of at least two weeks 
between each misting period;  
b) a continuous 28 day period with a daytime temperature of 25°C to 30°C and a night time 
temperature above 20 C . A minimum relative humidity of 75% (±5%)  must be maintained during 
this time . 
(4) The operating manual for the post entry quarantine facility must describe the environmental conditio ns 
that will be applied during each growing season, and how these will be monitored, maintained and 
recorded.  
2.3.2 Testing   
(1) All testing must be done at a facility approved  to the MPI Standard 155.04.03: A standard for 
diagnostic facilities which undertake the identification of new organisms, excluding animal pathogens . 
2.3.2.1  Diagnostic testing  
(1) If a pest is found, or signs or symptoms of a pest are observed during inspections by the facility 
operator or by the MPI Inspector, samples must be sent for diagnostic testing as described in Part 3.7 
of the MPI Facility Standard: Post Entry Quarantine for Plants .  
2.3.2.2  Pre-determined testing  
(1) Pre-determined testing is required for all regulated pests listed in Table 1.  
(2) All samples for pre -determined testing must be collected during the first growing season  according to 
the schedule shown in Table 1.  
(3) The unit for pre-determined testing is an individual greenhouse plant. Each plant must be labelled 
indiv idually and tested separately, with the following exception:  
a) for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing , samples taken from up to five plants of the same 
species can be combined to form a single composite sample for pre -determined testing.  
2.3.3 Inspection  
(1) All plants must be inspected for signs and symptoms of regulated pests by the facility operator as 
described in Part 3.6.1 of the MPI Facility Standard : Post Entry Quarantine for Plants .  
(2) All plants must  be inspected for signs and symptoms of regulated pests by the MPI Inspector 
according to the schedule shown in Table 1.  A total of ten inspections must be done by the M PI 
Inspector.  
(3) The operator of the post entry quarantine facility must ensure that the MPI Inspector is notified:  
a) when plants are deflasked into a greenhouse;  
b) when deflasked plants start active growth;  
c) before  the environmental conditions described in clause  2.3.1 (3) are applied;  
d) when plants start active growth at the start of the second growing season.  
2.4 Post entry quarantine greenhouse  
(1) For a ll Actinidia plants for planting , all requirements must be applie d as described in this Part, unless : 
a) phytosanitary measures for a particular  pest have been applied as describe d under  an agreed 
Export Plan  or at an MPI approved offshore facility . In this case, the import permit will identify the 
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(2) Individual tissue culture plants must be deflasked into a post entry quarantine greenhouse approved to 
the MPI Facility Standard: Post Entry Quarantine for Plants . The level of greenhouse will be specified 
on the import permit.  
(3) The total quarantine period will : 
a) begin after tissue cultures  have been deflasked and started active growth;  
b) be a minimum of 20 months;  
c) include two distinct growing seasons, each of at least nine months long, with a two month 
dormancy period in between the first and second growing seasons.  
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Table 1: Schedule of inspections by the MPI Inspector and pre -determined testing requirements  
Season  Timing of inspection 
by MPI Inspector  Pre-determined testing requirements  
Timing of sample 
collection  Tissue type  Organism  Test First growing season  ‘Spring -like’ 
conditions for three 
months as described 
in clause 2.3.1 (1)a)   Inspection 1  
Within the first 14 to 28 
days of plants being 
deflasked and starting 
active growth in the 
greenhouse.  
 
Inspection 2  
Within the last 14 days 
of the spring -like growth 
period.  Sample set 1  
Within the last 28 days of 
the spring -like growth 
period.  Leaf material samples  
Collected from at least two 
positions on each stem, 
including:  
• A young fully expanded leaf 
at the top of the stem  
• An older leaf from a 
midway position  
Leaf petioles and mid vei ns to 
be used for testing.  • Actinidia chlorotic 
ringspot -associated 
virus  PCR  
• Apple stem grooving 
virus  [Actinidia -
infecting strain  PCR  
• Citrus leaf blotch 
virus  [Actinidia -
infecting strain]  PCR  
• Pelargonium zonate 
spot virus  PCR  
• Tomato  necrotic 
spot associated 
virus  PCR  
• Pseudomonas 
syringae pv. 
actinidiae  PCR  
‘Summer -like’ 
conditions for four 
months as described 
in clause 2.3.1 (1)b)  Inspection 3  
Within the final 14 days 
of growth between 21 C 
to 25C at 75% (±5%) 
relative humidity, and 
after at least one 48 hour Sample set 2  
After at least 28 days growth 
in the summer period, but 
before temperatures exceed 
25C. 
 Stem samples  
Collected from at least two 
positions on each stem, 
including:  
• One shoot at the base of 
the stem  
• One shoot in the middle 
section of the stem   • Verticillium 
nonalfalfae  PCR or culture based 
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Season  Timing of inspection 
by MPI Inspector  Pre-determined testing requirements  
Timing of sample 
collection  Tissue type  Organism  Test 
misting period, see 
clause 2.3.1 (3)a). 
 
Inspection 4  
Within the final 7 days of 
growth at 25 C to 30 C, 
or within 7 days f ollowing 
the completion of this 
period, see clause 
2.3.1 (3)b). 
 If possible, the minimum length 
of stem taken from each shoot 
should be 10 cm.  
Sample set 3  
Within 14 days of 
completing growth between 
25C and 30C. Leaf material samples  
Collected from at least 2 
positions on each stem, 
including:  
• A young fully expanded leaf 
at the top of the stem  
• An older leaf from a 
midway position  
Leaf petioles and mid veins to 
be us ed for testing.  • All phytoplasmas  PCR  
• Pectobacterium 
carotovorum  subsp. 
actinidiae  PCR or culture based 
identification method  
Stem samples  
Collected from at least 2 
positions on each stem, 
including:  
• One shoot at the base of 
the stem  
• One shoot in the middle 
section of the stem   
If possible, the minimum length 
of stem taken from each shoot 
should be 10 cm.  • Ceratocystis 
fimbriata  PCR using primers that 
target the Latin American 
Clade (LAC)  
• Phytophthora 
drechsleri  PCR or culture based 
identification method  
• Phytophthora 
palmivora  PCR or culture based 
identification method  
• Phytopythium 
helicoides  PCR or culture based 
identification method  
‘Autumn -like’ 
conditions for two 
months as described 
in clause 2.3.1 (1)c) . Inspection 5  
Within the last 28 days 
of the period of autumn -
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Season  Timing of inspection 
by MPI Inspector  Pre-determined testing requirements  
Timing of sample 
collection  Tissue type  Organism  Test 
Two month dormancy as described in clause 2.3.1 (2)  Second growing season  ‘Spring -like’ 
conditions as 
described in clause 
2.3.1 (1)a) . Inspection 6  
Within the first 14 to 28 days of plants coming out of 
dormancy.  
Inspection 7  
Within the last 14 days of the spring growth period.   
‘Summer -like’ 
conditions as 
described in clause 
2.3.1 (1)b)  Inspection 8  
Within the first 14 to 28 days of the summer growth 
period.  
Inspection 9  
Within the last 28 days of the summer growth period.  Pre-determined testing to be repeated for C. fimbriata, P. carotovorum subsp. 
actinidiae and V. nonalfalfae within the last 28 days of the summer growth period. 
The same test methods and sampling regimes used in the first growing season must 
be used.  
‘Autumn -like’ 
conditions as 
described in clause 
2.3.1 (1)c)  Inspection 10  
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3.1 Phytosanitary inspection  
(1) The NPPO of the exporting country must:  
a) visually inspect each sample unit according to official procedures in accordance with ISPM 23: 
Guidelines for Inspection  for all visually detectable pests that are regulated by New Zealand;  
b) reconcile that the number of units presented for inspection is cons istent with documentation;  
c) verify that traceability labelling is complete; and  
d) verify that phytosanitary security is maintained for the consignment.  
(2) If pests are found which are not listed  in Appendix 3, or in the Official New Zealand Pest Register 
(ONZPR) , the NPPO must contact MPI to establish th eir re gulatory status before  issuing the 
phytosanitary certificate.  
(3) For plants in tissue culture , the NPPO must verify that  all plants comply with all requirements set out in  
clause (1) of Part 2.2.  
(4) For dormant cuttings , the NPPO must verify that:  
a) the insect and mite treatments have been applied as described in  Part 2.1. 
(5) For Actinidia  plants for planting produced under an Export Plan , the NPPO must verify that the 
Actinidia  plants  for planting are: 
a) free from regulated pests described  in the Export Plan ; and  
b) held in a manner to ensure t hat infestation/reinfestation does not occur following inspection and 
certification.  
(6) For Actinidia  plants for planting produced at an MPI approved offshore facility , the NPPO must verify 
that the Actinidia  plants  for planting are: 
a) free from regulated pests described  in the agreement between MPI and the approved offshore 
facility; and  
b) held in a manner to ensure that infestation/reinfestation does not occur followin g inspection and 
certification.  
3.2 Phytosanitary certificat e 
(1) All consignme nts of  Actinidia plants for planting  must  be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate  
issued by the NPPO of the exporting country in accordance with ISPM 12: Phytosanitary certificates ; 
and must  include : 
a) all relevant additional declar ation(s) as described in Part 3.2.1 ; 
b) the botanical name of all Actinidia  plants for planting in the consignment ; 
c) full treatment details in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of th e 
phytosanitary certific ate (applies to dormant cuttings only , as described in Part 2.1); 
d) the following declaration : 
(i) “This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described herein 
have been inspected and/or tested according to appropriate official procedures and are 
considered to be free from the quarantine pests specified by the importi ng contracting 
party  and to conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing 
contracting party , including those for regulated non -quarantine pests.”  
3.2.1 Additional declarations  
(1) The NPPO must include the following additional declarations on the phytosanitary certificate : Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  16 of 22 a) for all Actinidia  plants  for planting  produced under an agreed Export Plan : 
(i) “This consignment was produced and prepared for export in accordance with the agreed 
Export Plan .” 
b) for all Actinidia  plants  for planting  produced at an MPI approved offshore facility : 
(i) “This consignment was produced and prepared for export in accordance with the 
agreement between MPI and [ list name of approved offshore facility ].” Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  17 of 22 Appendix 1: Approved insecticide treatments – Actinidia  
dorm ant cuttings  
(1) One of the treatment options listed below  must be applied as described in Part 2.1. 
 
Treatment  Specification  
Methyl bromide  
(MeBr)  
(Option  1) Apply one of the treatment options from the table below:  
*See the ABTRT for more detail s 
 CT Initial 
dose  Minimum 
end point 
dose  Temperature 
(C) Time  Comments  
74 48 g/m3 28.8 g/m3 10-15 2 hrs  The treatment must 
achieve the CT 
product, minimum 
concentration, 
temperature, and time 
listed. Used 
packaging is to be 
dipped or fumigated 
as per FVT9*  or 
destroyed . 62 40 g/m3 24 g/m3 16-20 2 hrs  
50 32 g/m3 19.2 g/m3 21-27 2 hrs  
37.2 28 g/m3 14.4 g/m3 28-32 2 hrs  
Guidance:  
• While a number of combinations of time and initial concentration may be used 
to achieve the minimum requirements (CT and minimum final concentration 
(g/m3)) of the treatment, care must be taken to avoid phytotoxicity. Phytotoxic 
effects of the treatment may increase when a higher initial concentration at 
lower temperature and reduced duration is used.  
• It is the importers responsibility to choose which ‘duration of treatment (time 
(h))’ option will be undertaken.  
• The im porter undertakes treatments at their own risk (see legal disclaimer in 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments (ABTRT))  
 
The concentration -time product (CT) utilized for methyl bromide treatment in this 
standard is the sum of the fumigant concentration readings ( g/m3) over time (h). This is 
in accordance with ISPM 43 : Requirements for the use of fumigation as a phytosanitary 
measure .  
Hot water treatment 
followed by chemical 
treatment  
(Option  2) All treatments must be applied in the following order:  
1) Immers ion in water at a minimum continuous temperature of 24°C for a 
minimum period  of 2 hours;  
2) Immersion in water at a minimum continuous temperature of 45°C for a 
minimum period  of 3 hours;  
3) Dipping (with agitation) for a minimum of two minutes in chlorpyrifos dip 
(2.4 g active ingredient per litre, or label rates) containing a non -ionic 
surfactant.  If bubbles are present on the plant surface after the initial two-
minute  period , the immersion period must be  extended to a minimum of 
five minutes.  Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  18 of 22 Chemical treatment  
(Option  3) Apply two active ingredients via spraying or dipping, one organophosphate and 
one from another different chemical group listed below:  
 
Treatment/ 
Chemical  Active ingredient 
(a.i.) Application 
Rate (g 
a.i./L)  Time  Comments  
Organophosphate  Acephate  0.75 2-5 
mins  Dip/spray at 
room 
temperature. 
Refer to 
pesticide label 
to check the 
need for 
surfactants, 
the suitability 
for specific 
species  
 
See Note  
below.  Chlorpyrifos  0.8 
Dimethoate  0.5 to 1.9  
Malathion  1.5 
Pirimiphos -methyl  0.475  
Carbamate  Carbaryl  1.2 
Diamide  Cyantraniliprole  0.15 
Diacylhydrazine  Tebufenozide  0.06 
Neonicotinoid  Imidacloprid  0.16 
Thiacloprid  0.16 
Synthetic 
pyrethroid  Deltamethrin  0.025  15 
mins  Esfenvalerate  0.03 
Fenvalerate  0.03 
Lambda -
cyhalothrin  0.05 
Spinosyns  Spinosad  0.048  2-5 
mins  
Note:  The above contact and systemic insecticidal dips may be used instead of 
fumigation , but only if the used packaging material is separately fumigated (FVT8)  
or destroyed . Plants are to be immersed completely or all surfaces sprayed to 
runoff. For dipping, t he treatment time is normally 2 mins (except those requiring 
15 mins) but must be increased to 5 mins if bubbles remain present on the plant 
surface. The chemicals, if compatible, may be combined as a single treatment. Dip 
solutions must be used no more th an twice or as per manufacturer’s 
recommendations  
 
 
 
  Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  19 of 22 Appendix 2: Approved miticide treatments – Actinidia dormant 
cuttings  
(1) One of the treatment options listed below  must be applied as described in Part 2.1. 
 
Treatment  Specification  
Methyl bromide  
(Option  1) Apply one of the treatment options from the table below:  
CT Initial 
dose  Minimum 
end point 
dose  Temperature 
(C) Time  Comments  
120 68 g/m3 51 g/m3 10-15 2 hrs  The treatment must 
achieve  
the CT product, 
minimum  
concentration, 
temperature,  
and time listed . Used 
packaging is to be 
dipped or fumigated as 
per FVT9* or destroyed    100 57 g/m3 43 g/m3 16-20 
85 48 g/m3 36 g/m3 21-27 
70 40 g/m3 30 g/m3 28-32 
120 56 g/m3 41 g/m3 10-15 2.5 hrs  
100 48 g/m3 35 g/m3 16-20 
85 40 g/m3 29 g/m3 21-27 
70 32 g/m3 23 g/m3 28-32 
120 48 g/m3 34 g/m3 10-15 3 hrs  
100 40 g/m3 28 g/m3 16-20 
85 34 g/m3 24 g/m3 21-27 
70 28 g/m3 20 g/m3 28-32 
*See the ABTRT for more details  
Note : This treatment can be applied to manage both insects and mites. When this 
treatment is used to manage mites, Methyl bromide treatment for insects mentioned 
above is not required.  
 
 
Guidance:  
• While a number of combinations of time and initial concentration may be 
used to achieve the minimum requirements (CT and minimum final 
concentration (g/m3)) of the treatment, care must be taken to avoid 
phytotoxicity. Phytotoxic effects of the treatment may increase when a 
higher initial concentration at l ower temperature and reduced duration is 
used.  
• It is the importers responsibility to choose which ‘duration of treatment 
(time (h))’ option will be undertaken.  
• The importer undertakes treatments at their own risk (see legal disclaimer 
in Approved Biosecur ity Treatments (ABTRT))  
 
The concentration -time product (CT) utilized for methyl bromide treatment in this 
standard is the sum of the fumigant concentration (g/m3) over time (h). This is in 
accordance with ISPM 43 : Requirements for the use of fumigation as  a 
phytosanitary measure .  
 Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  20 of 22 Chemical treatment  
(Option  2) Apply one of the following treatments (containing one or two active ingredients) via 
spraying or dipping  
Treatment/ 
Chemical  Active 
ingredient 
(a.i.) Application 
Rate  
(g a.i./L)  Time  Comments  
Acequinocyl  0.15 2-5 
mins  Dip/spray at 
room  
temperature.  
Refer to pest -
icide label to 
check the 
need for 
surfactants, 
the suitability  
for specific 
species   
 
See Note  
below  Chlorfenapyr  0.087  
Abamectin + pyridaben  0.012 + 0.34  
Abamectin + spiromesifen  0.012 + 0.152  
Emamectin benzoate + pyridaben  0.002 + 0.34  
Emamectin benzoate + 
spiromesifen  0.002 + 0.152  
Fenazaquin + pyridaben  0.5 + 0.34  
Fenazaquin + spiromesifen  0.5 + 0.152  
Note : Chemical treatment may be used instead of fumigation but only if the 
packaging material is separately fumigated or destroyed . Treatments may be in the 
form of spray, or preferably immerse the item in a dip(s) with agitation, according to 
the following conditions:  
• Dipping - the treatment time is normally 2 mins but must be increased to 5 mins if 
bubbles remain present on the plant surface. Dip solutions must be used no more 
than twice or as per manufacturer's  recommendations. All treatments must be 
carried out in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations using either the 
recommended label rate or the rates shown in the table above; or  
• Spraying - all surfaces of the plant must be sprayed to the point of  runoff 
(including the under surfaces of leaves). Packing material (arriving with the plant) 
must be treated the same as the product or destroyed.  
 
  Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  21 of 22 Appendix 3: Regulated p est list  – Actinidia  plants for planting  
 
Fungi  
Ceratocystis fimbriata  
Colletotrichum taiwanense  
Colletotrichum simmondsii  
Corynespora cassi icola 
Diaporthe novem  
Diaporthe tulliensis  
Erysiphe actinidiae var. actinidiae  
Erysiphe actinidiae var. argutae  
Phyllosticta actinidiae  
Pseudocercospora actinidiae  
Pseudocercospora hangzhouensis  
Pucciniastrum actinidiae  
Verticillium nonalfalfae  
 
Oomycetes  
Phytophthora drechsleri  
Phytophthora palmivora  
Phytopythium helicoides  
 
 
Bacteria  
Acidovorax valerianellae  
Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp . actinidiae  
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae  
 
Viruses  
Actinidia chlorotic ringspot -associated virus  
Apple stem grooving virus  [Actinidia -infecting strain]  
Citrus leaf blotch virus  [Actinidia -infecting strain]  
Pelargonium zonate spot virus  
Tomato necrotic spot associated virus  
 
Phytoplasmas  
16Sr1 (aster yellows) group  
16SrXII (stolbur) group  
16SrX (apple proliferation) group  
 
 
  Import Health Standard : Actinidia Plants for Planting    16 October 2023  
Ministry for Primary Industries  Page  22 of 22 Appendix 4: Definitions  
Definitions have the same meaning as defined by the Act or ISPM 5:  Glossary of phytosanitary terms , unless 
set out below:  
Cutting  
A plants for planting  commodity sub -class for propagation material from the stem only (no roots).  
Dormant  
Temporarily inactive/suspended growth (cuttings of deciduous species should have no leaves; bulbs should 
have no leaves or roots).  
Import permit  
Official document issued by the Minist ry for Primary Industries that authoris es import of a commodity in 
accordance with specified phytosanitary requirements . 
{Note: Permits for imports into New Zealand are issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries }. 
Pest  
Definition as per  ISPM 5:  Glossary of phytosanitary terms .  
Regulated pest  
Definition as per status definitions  in ONZPR .  
MPI Plants Biosecurity Index  (PBI)  
A database of plant s pecies that have been approved for import into New Zealand.  
Official New Zealand Pest Register  (ONZPR)  
The site for official information about pests and disease -causing organisms in New Zealand, authorised by 
MPI.  
Pre-determined testing  
Specific testing for pests and diseases as stated in the import health standard . 
Stage 1 (initiation) tissue culture  
An explant, taken directly from an in vivo  mother plant, that is undergoing in vitro  propagation for the purpose 
of generating stage 2 and stage 3 tissue cultures . 
Stage 2 (multiplication) tissue culture  
Plants in tissue culture that are being multiplied to rapidly increase the quantity of plants.  
Stage 3 (rooting) tissue culture  
Plants in tissue culture that are being prepared for deflasking, including rooting and hardening -off of plants.  
Tissue culture  
Plants in vitro that have been prepared as tissue culture from one parent by asexual reproducti on (clonal 
techniques) under sterile conditions.  
Viable  
Capable of germination or other means of maintaining life.