16-2026: Import conditions for fresh melons from Japan

Source: Australia Government Statements – Agriculture

30 January 2025

Who does this notice affect?

This notice affects importers, brokers and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessments and Inspections.

What has changed?

Import conditions to import fresh melons from Japan, for human consumption, are now published on BICON. All varieties of melon fruit (Cucumis melo) are permitted to be imported. This includes muskmelon, rockmelon and honeydew melon. Import is not permitted for oriental melons (C. melo var.…