Follow the steps
1. Refer to the steps for exporting fresh fruit.
As well as the extra requirements on this page, you must also follow the process that applies to all fresh fruit exported from New Zealand.
Find out about exporting fresh fruit
2. Contact an Independent Verification Agency (IVA).
You need to use an MPI-authorised Independent Verification Agency (IVA), which can advise you about meeting your compliance requirements, like documentation, tests, or treatments. Fees may apply.
Browse the list of IVAs and their contact information
3. Comply with the phytosanitary requirements for your product.
You have two options for meeting Australia's phytosanitary requirements for loose tomatoes. You can either operate under the loose tomatoes to Australia OAP (Official Assurance Programme). Or, if you decide not use an OAP, you can still export provided other phytosanitary requirements are met. These are set out under Australia's ICPR (Importing Countries Phytosanitary Requirements).
OAP option
To operate under the programme, you must comply with the OAP for exporting loose tomatoes to Australia.
Official agreements between New Zealand and some export markets aim to make exporting easier or are needed to enable exports. The requirements are set out in OAPs or pre-clearance programmes.
Only registered programme participants and IVAs can access the password-protected OAP documents.
To access these documents, you will first need to select the document you wish to view, and then sign in to RealMe.
- Download the OAP for exporting loose tomatoes to Australia [PDF, 450 KB] (password-protected) [PDF, 642 KB]
The production sites, packhouses, and exporters eligible to export to Australia are listed in the register.
ICPR option
You can read the requirements for this option in the document 'Importing Phytosanitary Requirements – Australia'.
