As market access arrangements for nursery, fruit and vegetable businesses that send produce interstate from Victoria are changing, AUSVEG is continuing to emphasise the need for a proportionate and cooperative approach from jurisdictional authorities to the movement of produce for growers, processors and consumers nationally.

Following a detection of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) in Melbourne’s north in October 2025, new restrictions will come into effect on 8 December 2025 and growers and businesses will need to comply with these new measures if they are sending TPP host and carrier produce and plants interstate from Victoria.

Requirements differ by jurisdiction, and AUSVEG is continuing to engage with key biosecurity agencies, including Agriculture Victoria, the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Biosecurity Tasmania on behalf of growers in support of measure that facilitate continuation of trade, while managing risks.

Agriculture Victoria has implemented accreditation arrangements to facilitate interstate trade of TPP-host or carrier plants and produce. The accreditation will allow vegetable growing businesses to self-certify TPP host and carrier produce for interstate exports as an alternative to getting a Plant Health Certificate issued by an Agriculture Victoria authorised officer.

Specific information on treatment/procedure requirements (current 5 December 2025) for growers sending different produce into different jurisdictions is available here.

Please note that these may change and you are advised to confirm with the destination jurisdiction.

If you send carrier or host produce interstate, please prioritise the application for accreditation.

1. To register for accreditation, complete forms PSF-001 and PSF-260 and send them to: biosecurityservicescentre@agriculture.vic.gov.au
2. Once processed (this can take up to 5 days), you will receive links to the eLearning modules. The eLearning modules replaces the usual face-to-face initial audit.
3. When you have successfully completed the module and assessment you will receive a Certificate of Accreditation. Note that the assessment is challenging to maintain rigour in the process, and successful completion requires reading all content in the modules. You may need to take the assessment multiple times if you don’t pass on your first attempt.

Please note when completing the application form:

• You must complete part 1 and part 2 and/or part 3 of the application form depending on whether or not you have a current arrangement with Agriculture Victoria.

• Ensure you complete all sections of the application form and include any required attachments.

• All potential staff from a business who may sign Plant Health Assurance Certificate (PHAC) books on behalf of the business need to complete an Authorised Signatory form.

You cannot operate under an accreditation until you receive a Certificate of Accreditation from Agriculture Victoria.

Once you receive your Certificate of Accreditation, you can order a Plant Health Assurance Certificate (PHAC) book to be sent by post by contacting regional staff at regional Agriculture Victoria offices via the emails below. Alternatively, PHAC books can be purchased from the Agriculture Victoria Office at the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market. Market office hours are 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

• Northern Region email: plant.quarantine@agriculture.vic.gov.au
• South East Region email: plant.standards@agriculture.vic.gov.au
• South West Region email: plant.southwest@agriculture.vic.gov.au

What is required by destination states

Each state may have different requirements. Make sure you check these requirements for the state or territory to which you are sending produce.

Specific information on treatment/procedure requirements (current 5 December 2025) for growers sending different produce into different jurisdictions is available here.

Please note that these may change and you are advised to confirm with the destination jurisdiction.

Developments since last update on 2 December. 

Fruit and vegetable businesses can now apply for a number of pathways to send TPP host and carrier produce interstate from Victoria. Make sure you have applied for accreditation as described above.

PS-60 Inspection  of Carrier Produce for Tomato Potato Psyllid describes the requirements for postharvest inspection and packing of field packed carrier fruit and vegetables that are free of leafy material. This includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, corn, pea, cucumber, zucchini.

Note: field packed leafy vegetables such as lettuce,  cabbage  and celery; and vegetables with the protective outer  leaves still attached; and fruit and vegetables from the Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae family of plants  are  NOT permitted under PS-60.

Please read through the PS-60 documentation to understand the requirements of this procedure and determine if accreditation is required for your business.

PS-58 – Pre-Harvest Treatment and Post-Harvest Inspection of Tomato-Potato Psyllid Host Produce and Carrier Field Packed Leafy Vegetables describes the requirements for treatment and dispatch of

1. TPP host produce with green material attached being sent to NSW, NT, Queensland and SA.

2. TPP host produce without green material attached being sent to NSW, NT and Queensland, and

3. TPP carrier produce that is packed in the field packed.

TPP host produce includes produce from the Convolvulaceae (Sweet potato, water spinach/kang kung) and Solanaceae (e.g. tomato, eggplant, capsicum, chilli). Green material includes leaves, calyx and other green material.

TPP carrier produce packed in the field, for the purposes of PS-58 includes leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage and celery, or vegetables with the protective outer leaves still attached to Queensland only.

Please read the PS-58 document for specific details about the requirements for different produce with and without green material, and the destination states and territories.

To apply for PS-58 or PS-60 accreditation, fill in the PSF-001 and PSF-260 forms linked below, and submit to: biosecurityservicescentre@agriculture.vic.gov.au

PSF-001 – Application for accreditation 
PSF-260 – Authorised signatory 
PS-60 Inspection of Field Packed Produce for Tomato Potato Psyllid procedure 
PS-58 Treatment (all) and Inspection of Host Produce with attachments
Standard Operating Procedure: Completion of Plant Health Assurance Certificates

ICA-61 describes procedures for packhouse washing, inspection and secure consignment of packed TPP carrier produce with leaf, calyx or other attached green material under and Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement. Note that this currently being revised to better reflect packing shed practices.

ICA-61_1.0 Washing Inspection TPP carrier

Host produce 

Host produce refers to crops in the Convolvulaceae (e.g. sweet potato, water spinach) and Solanaceae (e.g. capsicum, peppers, eggplant, tomato).

Carrier produce includes plants that are not in the Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae families, such as broccoli, corn, zucchini, lettuce.

Requirements may differ for produce with and without green plant material attached (e.g. calyx, leaves).

Growers are advised to refer to the relevant PS documents. A summary is provided in the information table on treatment/procedure requirements (current 5 December 2025) for growers sending different produce into different jurisdictions.

For receivers of produce from Victoria 

The onus is on ensuring produce meets relevant entry requirements for destination jurisdictions. Interstate receivers of produce from Victoria are advised to check with their suppliers regarding current status, and may also seek further information from the relevant biosecurity authority in their state.

Products to manage Tomato potato psyllid  

Please refer to this list of Permits available for some options available to manage Tomato potato psyllid. Note that this is provided for information purposes. Please use according to directions on the label, and check with your crop advisor or APVMA PubCris for more information.

Fees and charges in Victoria 

Fees for plant biosecurity services (application fees, audits, non-conformance reports) are waived until 30 June 2026, as part of the Victorian Government Drought Support Package. Information on fees and charges can be found at:
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/moving-plants-and-plant-products/fees-and-charges-for-plant-biosecurity-services

For more information about Tomato potato psyllid for Victorian growers  

To confirm market access requirements please contact your local Agriculture Victoria Plant Biosecurity Officer by telephone on 1800 878 962 or email:

• South East Region: plant.standards@agriculture.vic.gov.au

• South West Region: plant.southwest@agriculture.vic.gov.au

• Northern Region: plant.quarantine@agriculture.vic.gov.au

For assistance with completing the Application for Accreditation or Authorised Signatory form, please contact the Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Service Centre on 1800 403 224 or via biosecurityservicescentre@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

For more information about TPP visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-insects-and-mites/priority-pest-insects-and-mites/tomato-potato-psyllid

Posters 

• Shed poster – TPP identification
• Shed poster – What to look for

 For other information:  AUSVEG: (03) 9882 0277 or science@ausveg.com.au

About Tomato potato psyllid 

• TPP is a small sap-sucking insect that affects Solanaceae and Convolvulaceae crops.

• It causes direct feeding damage, and may transmit the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) which leads to zebra chip disease in potatoes.

• Victoria and Australia remain free of CLso.

• Infestations of TPP can reduce crop yield and quality, making early detection and management critical for growers.