Market access industry advice
The status of plant pests and diseases can change quickly across New South Wales and other parts of Australia. New detections, pest spread or successful eradications often lead to updates in biosecurity legislation to support continued market access and protect our industries, environment and economy.
Industry advice provides timely updates on these changes, including new controls or requirements that may affect producers, supply chain partners and other stakeholders. Each advice is based on the best available information at the time of release.
Stay informed by checking the latest updates below. For specific questions or tailored guidance, please contact us directly.
Changes to accreditation for RIFA area freedom
Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) industry advice
Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) industry advice
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) industry advice
APVMA consultation for use of dimethoate on blueberries
Group permit streamlines blueberry consignment for ICA-31 Part A Businesses
Group permit streamlines avocado consignment for ICA-30 Part A businesses
Go Digital with ePHACs: Smarter Certification for Plant Health
SIGMA NSW
Stakeholder Intelligence Gathering for Market Access (SIGMA) NSW is a proactive engagement and intelligence-gathering program designed to support NSW’s plant based industries in responding to current and emerging biosecurity threats. The program focuses on collecting early insights from industry stakeholders to inform current and long-term market access planning and decision-making.
Whether a pest is newly detected or under active response SIGMA NSW ensures that industry voices are heard so that NSW can maintain market confidence, protect trade relationships, and support local businesses.