18 August 2008 PA/09/08
Australians to enjoy Indian mangoes
Australia’s approval of an import policy for Indian mangoes has been announced today by Acting Australian High Commissioner Mr David Holly.
Mr Holly said that Australia’s Final Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Mango Fruit from India has recommended that Indian mangoes be permitted entry subject to certain quarantine conditions.
“This is the final step in Australia’s import risk analysis (IRA) process and paves the way for India to start exporting mangoes during its next export season in 2009,” Mr Holly said.
“Australia is pleased to be increasing its agricultural trade with India especially where increased trade will benefit both countries.”
“With the two countries in different hemispheres, there is a good potential for counter-seasonal trade. Both Australia and India produce quality fruit but at different times of the year,” Mr Holly said.
Australia’s Director of Quarantine has just determined the quarantine policy to allow the importation of mangoes from India.
“The opening of trade in mangoes is a further example of the growing relationship between Australia and India in agriculture, and demonstrates our commitment to working with India on bilateral trade issues,” Mr Holly said.
India will now develop a detailed operational work plan for the export of mangoes in consultation with Australia that addresses Australia’s quarantine requirements and takes into consideration India’s post harvest practices, including irradiation treatment.
Australia undertook the IRA on fresh mango fruit in response to a proposal from India.
The report, and information on Australia’s IRA process, is available from the Biosecurity Australia website, www.biosecurityaustralia.gov.au.
For further information, please contact Mr David Ingham, Counsellor (Agriculture) on 011 4149 4354.