Update – 23 April 2024
Requirements are changing
Revised clearance requirements for frozen berries have been published.
Food Notice: Requirements for Registered Food Importers and Imported Food for Sale (effective from 1 August 2024) [PDF, 440 KB]
These new requirements come into effect on 1 August 2024.
This page will be updated with guidance on the new rules for clearance of frozen berries prior to 1 August 2024.
Frozen berries need food safety clearance
Frozen berries are foods of increased regulatory interest, which require food safety clearance at the border.
This is due to the potential for hepatitis A contamination, which can cause food poisoning.
Learn about hepatitis A [PDF, 203 KB]