DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

Inspection and Cover Spraying of Nursery to WA

ICA-52 – Treatment for Currant Aphid Version 1.0 ICA-52 INSPECTION AND COVER SPRAYING PLANTS

REVISION REGISTER Date of Issue Amendment Details 05/08/2005 First Issue

© State Government of Victoria, Department of Primary Industries 2005. This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968.

ISBN 1 74146 438 2

For further clarification or advice on any area covered in this publication, please contact Standards on (03) 9210 9390 or at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/psb

Authorised by the Victorian Government Department of Primary Industries Plant Standards 621 Burwood Highway, Knoxfield, Victoria 3156

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Contents

1. Purpose ...... 5 2. Scope...... 5 3. References ...... 5 4. Definitions ...... 5 5. Responsibility ...... 7 6. Requirement ...... 8 6.1. Cover Spray ...... 8 7. Procedures...... 8 7.1. Cover Spray ...... 8 7.1.1. Spray Tank Volume and Calibration ...... 8 7.1.2. Spray Mixture Preparation Chart...... 9 7.1.3. Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Records...... 9 7.1.4. Preparing the Cover Spray Mixture ...... 10 7.2. Cover Spray Treatment...... 11 7.2.1. Treatment ...... 11 7.2.2. Cover Spray Equipment Maintenance ...... 11 7.3. Training...... 11 7.4. Inspection Prior to Dispatch ...... 11 7.5. Post Treatment Security and Identification...... 12 7.5.1. Security ...... 12 7.5.2. Identification ...... 12 7.6. Dispatch ...... 12 7.6.1. Package Identification ...... 12 7.6.2. Assurance Certificates ...... 12 7.6.3. Assurance Certificate Distribution ...... 13 8. Accreditation ...... 13 8.1. Application for Accreditation...... 13 8.2. Audit Process...... 14 8.2.1. Initial Audit ...... 14 8.2.2. Compliance Audits ...... 14 8.2.3. Re-Accreditation ...... 14 8.3. Certificate of Accreditation...... 14 8.4. Nonconformances and Sanctions...... 15 8.4.1. Nonconformances ...... 15

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8.4.2. Incident Reports ...... 15 8.4.3. Suspension and Cancellation ...... 15 8.4.4. Prosecution ...... 15 9. Records and Document Control ...... 16 9.1. ICA System Records ...... 16 9.2. ICA System Documentation ...... 16 10. Attachments ...... 16

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1. Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to describe: (a) the principles of operation, design features and standards required for inspection and cover spraying equipment; and (b) the responsibilities and actions of personnel; that applies to cover spraying of secondary host nursery plants for Currant Lettuce Aphid (Nasonovia ribis-nigri) for exporting to Western Australia where quarantine restrictions apply under an Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) arrangement.

2. Scope

This procedure covers all certification of treatment of secondary host nursery plants for the control of Currant Lettuce Aphid (Nasonovia ribis-nigri) by a Business operating under an Interstate Certification Assurance arrangement.

Certification under this Procedure may not be an accepted quarantine entry condition for all produce to all intrastate and interstate markets.

Some intrastate or interstate markets may require additional quarantine certification for pests and diseases as a condition of entry.

It is the responsibility of the business consigning the produce to ensure compliance with all applicable quarantine requirements.

3. References

PSW-02 Guidelines for Completion of Plant Heath Assurance Certificates Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995 Plant Health and Plant Products Regulations 1996

4. Definitions

Accredit means to accredit persons to issue Assurance Certificates under the Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995. Act means the Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995. Assurance Certificate means a Plant Health Assurance Certificate. Authorised Inspector means a person authorised as an inspector under the Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995.

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Authorised Signatory means a person of an ICA accredited Business whose name and specimen signature is provided as an Authorised Signatory on the Application for Accreditation. Business means the legal entity responsible for the operation of the facility and an ICA arrangement detailed on the Business’s Application for Accreditation. Certification Assurance means a voluntary arrangement between the DPI and a Business that demonstrates effective in-house quality management and provides assurance through documented procedures and records that produce meets the specified requirements. Certified/Certification means covered by a valid Plant Health Assurance Certificate or Plant Health Certificate. Cover spraying means saturating all exposed parts of the plant ie, trunks, stems, leaves, buds, flowers, fronds, to the point of run-off with a chemical solution or suspension. Designated treatment means the specific site allocated for cover spraying of plants area surrounded by a minimum of 10 metres free of all vegetation and an enclosed physical barrier of less than 0.8mm aperture. Facility means the location where treatment of plants is carried out, and the location of the treatment and packing operations covered by the Interstate Certification Assurance arrangement. Interstate Certification means a system of Certification Assurance developed to meet the Assurance (ICA) requirements of State and Territory governments for the certification of produce for interstate and intrastate quarantine purposes. Nursery Plants means live plants, parts of plants for propagation, cut flowers and foliage, which are primary or secondary hosts to Currant Lettuce Aphid (Nasonovia ribis-nigri). Secondary Host plants means hosts of the lettuce Aphid asexual form and includes: • liguliforous and latex (Compositae) (Attachment 6) • spp. () • Cichorium endivia (endives) • Cichorium intybus (chicory) • Crepis spp. (hawk's beard) • spp. (hawkweed) • spp., Lactuca sativa (lettuce) • Lapsana spp. (nipplewort) • Leontodon taxacacoides (hawkbit) • Nicotiana spp. (tobacco's) • Petunia spp. (Petunia) • Scrophularia spp (figwort) • Veronica spp. (speedwell).

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5. Responsibility

The position titles used reflect the responsibilities of staff under the agreement. These positions may not be present in all businesses, or different titles may be used for staff who carry out these responsibilities. One person may carry out the responsibilities of more than one position. The Certification Controller is responsible for: • representing the business during audits and other matters relevant to the ICA; • training staff in their duties and responsibilities under this ICA; • ensuring the business and its staff complies with it’s responsibilities and duties under this ICA; • ensuring the business has current accreditation under this procedure; • ensuring that the treatment of plants for certification under the Business’s ICA arrangement is carried out in accordance with this Operational Procedure; • obtaining and reading the specific Material and Safety Data Sheet for the chemical product intended for use; • ensuring staff are trained in the use of chemicals, including awareness of MSDS; and • ensuring the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999 (Victoria) are addressed, including the conduct of a risk assessment. The Treatment Operator is responsible for: • maintaining and calibrating spraying equipment; • preparing cover spray mixtures; • applying cover sprays to all lots of plants certified under this Operational Procedure within the intervals specified prior to dispatch; and • maintaining cover spray mixture preparation and treatment records. The Authorised Inspector is responsible for: • inspecting seedlings prior to dispatch; • ensuring the correct number of traps are labelled, placed, collected and inspected; • marking the trap locations and numbers on the property map; • completing and submitting the Trap Monitoring & Inspection Record with the traps. The Authorised Dispatcher is responsible for: • ensuring all packages covered by an Assurance Certificate issued by the Business under this procedure are identified; and • maintaining copies of all Assurance Certificates issued by the business under this procedure. The Authorised Signatories are responsible for: • ensuring, prior to signing and issuing an Assurance Certificate, that produce covered by the certificate has been prepared in accordance with the business’ ICA arrangement and that the details on the certificate are true and correct in every particular.

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6. Requirement

6.1. Cover Spray All secondary host nursery plants shall be: • treated with a chemical product that contains 200g/L Imidacloprid as its only active ingredient for the control of Aphid in accordance with the chemical label or APVMA permit PER7416. Note: Cover spraying must be the last treatment before packing or loading for dispatch.

The Business must use products in accordance with the instructions included on the products approved label, and follow any first aid, safety, protection, storage and disposal directions on the product label.

Following the required treatments in this procedure does not absolve the business from the responsibility of ensuring that treated produce does not contain a pesticide residue above the Maximum Residue Level (MRL).

The Department of Primary Industries and interstate quarantine authorities maintain the right to inspect at any time certified produce and to refuse to accept a certificate where produce is found not to conform to specified requirements.

Some produce may be damaged by chemical treatments. Businesses applying chemical treatments should check with experienced persons such as departmental officers for any available information. Testing of small quantities is recommended.

The Treatment facilities must comply with the requirements of the local government, environmental and workplace health and safety authorities.

7. Procedures

7.1. Cover Spray Cover spray of nursery plants for the control of Currant Lettuce Aphid must be applied within 7 days of dispatch.

7.1.1. Spray Tank Volume and Calibration Permanent volume indicator marks shall be made on the side of the spray tank, on a sight tube or sight panel on the outside of the tank, or by some other method which clearly and accurately indicates the maximum mixture level and any incremental volumes used. Volume indicator marks shall include the volume in litres required to fill the tank to that level. Each of the volume indicator marks shall be calibrated with the tank at the normal filling position using a calibrated flow meter. The person conducting the calibration test shall issue

Version 1.0 (Aug 2005) Page 8 of 24 ICA-52 INSPECTION AND COVER SPRAYING PLANTS a certificate of calibration of the spray tank, which must be available to the auditor at the initial audit and all compliance audits. The person conducting the calibration test must be authorised to do so by the Accrediting Authority. An example Chemical Mixture Tank Calibration Certificate is shown as Attachment 4.

7.1.2. Spray Mixture Preparation Chart The Business shall maintain a Spray Mixture Preparation Chart (Attachment 3) or similar record in close proximity to the spray mixture preparation area at the time of making up the cover spray mixture. Calculate the weights or volumes of concentrate for the maximum mixture level and each of the incremental volumes marked on the spray tank and record these on the Spray Mixture Preparation Chart (Attachment 3). A chart shall be prepared for each spray unit used by the Business for cover spraying under this procedure. The chart shall provide the following details: • the identification of the spray equipment to which the chart applies; • if applicable, the gear and engine rpm at which the tractor must be operated; • the trade name of the concentrate and the name and concentration of Active Ingredient in the concentrate; • the total volume in litres of the spray tank when filled to the maximum mixture level mark (refer 7.2.1); • the volume in millilitres (mL) or the weight in grams (g) of concentrate required to achieve the required mixture when filled to the maximum mixture level mark; • the volume in millilitres (mL) or the weight in grams (g) of concentrate required to achieve the required mixture for any known incremental volumes used; and • the printed name and signature of the person responsible for the chart’s preparation and the date of preparation.

7.1.3. Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Records The Treatment Operator must record details of all cover spray chemical preparation and spray treatments using a Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Record (Attachment 2) or records which capture the same information. The Business’s treatment records must identify: (a) treatment lot number or name (to match up multiple treatments); (b) the date of cover spray mixture preparation; (c) the time of cover spray mixture preparation; (d) calibration verification of balance (if solid concentrate used); (e) amount of concentrate used (mL or g) in the spray mixture; (f) the trade name and Active Ingredient of the concentrate used;

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(g) the total volume (litres) of the made up spray mixture; (h) name, concentration and amounts of any other pesticides or additives in the spray mixture; (i) the date of application; (j) the spray equipment used; (k) the lot/s (indicating type of plants or plant parts) treated; (l) the number of plants sprayed; and (m) the identity of the Treatment Operator. The Treatment Operator shall refer to the Spray Mixture Preparation Chart (Attachment 3) to determine the amount of concentrate required to make up the desired quantity of spray mixture.

7.1.4. Preparing the Cover Spray Mixture Liquid Concentrate Using a clean graduated measuring vessel, measure the amount of liquid concentrate required to achieve the specified number of millilitres (mL) per litre of mixture of the specified concentrate for the required volume of mixture. Suitable measuring cylinders include graduated plastic or glass measuring cylinders or syringes. Solid Concentrate For solid concentrates, the required amount of grams (g) must be weighed on a balance with tare or measured allowance taken into consideration for the weight of container used. The balance used must be calibrated (with 3 known weights covering at least 50% of the load range of the balance) each day that a mixture is prepared by the Treatment Operator. The balance must be verified as consistently accurate to within ±1% of the total load range (to a maximum error of 10g). Calibration results shall be recorded on the Chemical Mixture Preparation And Treatment Record (refer Attachment 2) or records which capture the same information. The Treatment Operator shall: • add required amount of concentrate to the spray tank in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions. Solid concentrates should be mixed with water before adding to the tank. • fill the spray supply tank with clean water to the incremental volume mark or maximum mixture level mark. • ensure that the chemical is completely diluted in all of the water by mixing the tank for a minimum of two minutes before commencing the spray operation. Some equipment may require extended periods of mixing to fully dilute the chemical in the water. • Spray equipment must have a means of continuous mixing of the spray mixture in the spray tank throughout the spray operation to avoid settling or separation of the concentrate. This can be achieved by mechanical mixing devices in the spray tank, or agitation from spray mixture returned via a by-pass from the spray pump.

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• record the preparation of a mixture on the Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Record (Attachment 2).

7.2. Cover Spray Treatment

7.2.1. Treatment The Treatment Operator shall ensure that: • a fresh mixture is prepared for each day that treatment is to be applied; • cover spraying is to commence and finish within the interval specified as a requirement for that treatment prior to scheduled dispatch; • all treatments are performed in the designated treatment area; and • all plants remain in the treatment facility for the duration of the treatment. The Treatment Operator shall ensure that the cover spray mixture is applied with sufficient volume, and in a manner that provides sufficient penetration and distribution to ensure thorough coverage of the treatment lot.

7.2.2. Cover Spray Equipment Maintenance The Treatment Operator shall carry out regular checks of spraying equipment to ensure it continues to operate effectively and remains free from malfunction, blockages, damage or excessive wear.

7.3. Training The Certification Controller, Authorised Dispatcher and Authorised Signatory must ensure that key staff are aware of their responsibilities and purpose of the procedures used in this protocol. The business must maintain a training register detailing staff training related to the operation of this procedure. Courses in Lettuce Aphid identification are available enabling nominated persons to become authorised to inspect consignments for aphids. For enquires on course information, contact the Plant Standards Branch on (03) 9210 9390.

7.4. Inspection Prior to Dispatch The nursery plants are to be thoroughly inspected after treatment, and no live lettuce aphids detected. The inspection is to be undertaken by Authorised Inspector at a rate of: • 600 plants per consignment. The results of the inspection are to be recorded on the Consignment Inspection Record (Attachment 5). If any live lettuce aphids are detected, the consignment is to be isolated and rejected for certification under this ICA arrangement, and DPI contacted immediately.

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7.5. Post Treatment Security and Identification

7.5.1. Security All treated plants must be held post treatment in the designated treatment area, which is physically isolated from untreated plants.

7.5.2. Identification Each treatment lot shall be identified with a lot number affixed to all individual plant containers in the lot or a sign placed at entry points to the designated treatment area immediately after treatment is completed.

7.6. Dispatch The Authorised Dispatcher shall ensure that product treated is clearly identified and can be referenced to the Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Record (Attachment 2).

7.6.1. Package Identification The Authorised Dispatcher shall ensure that, prior to issuing a PHAC, each package is marked in indelible and legible characters of at least 5mm, with: • the Interstate Produce (IP) number of the accredited business; • the words “Meets ICA-52”; • the date (or date code) on which the produce was packed; • description of the contents indicating ; prior to the issuance of an Assurance Certificate by the Business under this Operational Procedure. Any packages containing plants that have not been treated and meet the requirements specified in this Operational Procedure shall not be marked as stated above. Plants consigned loose shall be identified by one of the following methods: • the above information is written on the consignment note or the invoice accompanying the plants and signed and dated by an Authorised Signatory; • each plant has a tag securely attached that includes the above information; or • sealed in an enclosed vehicle or container and the seal number is included in the ‘Brand Name or Identifying Marks’ section of the Assurance Certificate accompanying the consignment.

7.6.2. Assurance Certificates The Authorised Dispatcher shall ensure an Assurance Certificate is completed and signed by an Authorised Signatory of the business prior to the consignment of produce. A separate Assurance Certificate must be sent with each different treatment of nursery plants. Assurance Certificates shall be in the form of a Plant Health Assurance Certificate (PHAC) (Attachment 1) and shall include: (a) in the ‘Accredited Business that Prepared the Produce’ section:

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• the name and address of the Accredited Business that treated the plants; (b) in the ‘IP No. of Acc Business’ section: • the IP No. of the Accredited Business that treated the plants; (c) in the ‘Plant/Produce Name’ section: • the number and description of plants of each plant category in the consignment; and • in the produce type column, the full species name.

NOTE: Where there is insufficient room to list each plant category, the words “See Attachment” are to be used and an Attachment Sheet securely attached to each copy of the Assurance Certificate. The Attachment Sheet must include the title “ATTACHMENT SHEET”, the name and address of the consignor, the Assurance Certificate number, the signature of the Authorised Signatory that signed the certificate and the date.

(d) In the ‘Treatment’ section: • On the Date column, the date of treatment of the plants; • In the Treatment column, the words “Cover Spray”; • In the Chemical (Active Ingredient) column, the concentration and name of the active ingredient of the chemical used to treat the plants; • In the Concentration column, the words “at ## g/L or ## mL/L” where ## is the number of grams or mL of concentrate added per litre of spray mixture; (e) In the ‘Additional Certification’ section: • the words “Meets ICA 52”; • Any additional certification relevant to the treatment facility. Individual Assurance Certificates shall be issued to cover each consignment (ie a discreet quantity of produce transported to a single consignee at one time) to avoid splitting of consignments. Assurance Certificates shall be completed, issued and distributed in accordance with the Guidelines for Completion of Plant Health Assurance Certificates [PSW-02].

7.6.3. Assurance Certificate Distribution The original (yellow copy) must accompany the consignment. The duplicate (white copy) must be retained by the Business. 8. Accreditation

8.1. Application for Accreditation A Business seeking accreditation for an ICA arrangement under this Operational Procedure shall make application for accreditation at least 10 working days prior to the intended date of commencement of certification of produce.

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8.2. Audit Process

8.2.1. Initial Audit Prior to accrediting a Business, the DPI Inspector carries out an initial audit of the Business to verify the ICA system is implemented and capable of operating in accordance with the requirements of the Operational Procedure, and the system is effective in ensuring compliance with the specified requirements of the ICA arrangement. On completion of a successful initial audit, applicants will be granted provisional accreditation and posted a Certificate of Accreditation (refer 8.3).

8.2.2. Compliance Audits Compliance audits are conducted to verify that the ICA system continues to operate in accordance with the requirements of the Operational Procedure. Compliance audits are, wherever practical, conducted when the ICA system is operating. A compliance audit is conducted: • within four weeks of the initial audit and accreditation; and • within twelve weeks of the business applying for reaccreditation; and • in the case of a business operating for more than six months of a year, between six and nine months after accreditation or reaccreditation. On completion of a successful compliance audit, annual accreditation is granted to cover the current season, up to a maximum of twelve months from the date of provisional accreditation, and a new Certificate of Accreditation issued (refer 8.3) Random audits are conducted on a selected number of accredited businesses each year. Random audits may take the form of a full compliance audit, or audits of limited scope to sample treatment mixtures, certified produce, ICA system records or ICA system documentation. Unscheduled compliance audits may be conducted at any item to investigate reported or suspected nonconformances.

8.2.3. Re-Accreditation Accredited businesses are required to re-apply for accreditation each year the business seeks to operate under the ICA arrangement. Businesses seeking re-accreditation must lodge a renewal application prior to accreditation lapsing, or if accreditation has lapsed, prior to being accredited to certify produce under the ICA arrangement.

8.3. Certificate of Accreditation An accredited Business will receive a Certificate of Accreditation for an Interstate Certification Assurance Arrangement detailing the facility location, Operational Procedure, scope (type of produce and chemical covered) and period of accreditation. The Business must maintain a current Certificate of Accreditation and make this available on request by an Inspector.

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A Business may not commence or continue certification of produce under the ICA arrangement unless it is in possession of a valid and current Certificate of Accreditation for the procedure, produce type and chemical covered by the Assurance Certificate.

8.4. Nonconformances and Sanctions

8.4.1. Nonconformances Audits are regularly undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of ICA requirements. If, in the opinion of the auditor, there is evidence indicating that there has been a failure to meet one or more accreditation requirements, the auditor may raise a Nonconformance Report (NCR). Actions required to address the nonconformance shall be discussed and recorded on the NCR. If the integrity of the accreditation has been significantly compromised, the nonconformance may provide grounds for the suspension or cancellation of the accreditation, and prosecution.

8.4.2. Incident Reports Incident Reports may be raised by interstate quarantine authorities to report the detection of a nonconformance in produce certified under this ICA arrangement. An investigation into the incident shall be conducted and findings reported back to the originator. If the integrity of the accreditation has been significantly compromised, the incident may provide grounds for the suspension or cancellation of the accreditation, and prosecution.

8.4.3. Suspension and Cancellation The DPI may suspend or cancel an accreditation when an accredited business is found, for example, to have: • obtained accreditation through the provision of false or misleading information; • not paid fees owing to the DPI; • contravened an accreditation requirement that compromises the integrity of the arrangement; and/or • not rectified a non-conformance. Any action taken by the DPI to suspend or cancel an accreditation shall be provided in writing to the Business. This shall also provide guidance on the lodgement of a written appeal requesting that the decision be reviewed.

8.4.4. Prosecution Businesses found to be operating contrary to the Act may be liable for prosecution.

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9. Records and Document Control

9.1. ICA System Records The business shall maintain the following records, or similar which record the same information: (a) Chemical Mixture Tank Calibration Certificate; (b) Spray Mixture Preparation Chart ; (c) Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Records; and (d) the duplicate copy of each Plant Health Assurance Certificate issued. ICA system records shall be retained for least 24 months from completion, or until the next compliance audit of the ICA arrangement, whichever is the later. ICA system records shall be made available on request by the DPI Inspector.

9.2. ICA System Documentation The business shall maintain the following documentation: (a) a copy of the current Application for Accreditation; (b) a current copy of this Operational Procedure; and (c) a current Certificate of Accreditation. ICA system documentation shall be made available on request by the DPI Inspector.

10. Attachments

Attachment 1 Plant Health Assurance Certificate Attachment 2 Chemical Mixture Preparation and Treatment Record Attachment 3 Spray Mixture Preparation Chart Attachment 4 Tank Calibration Record Attachment 5 Consignment Inspection Record Attachment 6 Asteraceae (Compositae) - List Of Genera - Subfamily

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Certificate Number

Consignment Details (Please print) Consignor Consignee Name Name Address Address

Reconsigned To (Splitting consignments or reconsigning whole consignments) Method of Transport (Provide details where known) Name Road Truck Trailer Registration no. Address Rail Consignment no. Air Airline/Flight no. Sea Vessel Name & Voyage no. Certification Details (Please Print) Accredited Business that Prepared the Produce Grower or Packer Name Name Address Address

IP No. of Acc. Business Brand Name or Identifying Marks (as marked on packages) Date Code (as marked on packages) V No. of Packages Type of Packages Type of Produce Authorisation for Split Consignment

Date Treatment Chemical (Active Ingredient) Concentration Duration and Temperature / / Dipping XXXXX 400ppm one min 10 sec then wet for 60 seconds / / Dipping XXXXX 412.5ppm one min 10 sec then wet for 60 seconds / / Flood spraying XXXXX 400ppm 10 sec then wet for 60 seconds / / Flood spraying XXXXX 412.5ppm 10 sec then wet for 60 seconds / / Non-recirculated Spray XXXXX 412.5ppm 10 sec then wet for 60 seconds 3 / / Fumigation g/m Hours @ °C / / Heat Treatment Hot air Hot water Mins @ °C / / Cold Treatment Days @ °C / / Additional Certification

“Meets the requirements of ICA 52” Declaration I, an Authorised Signatory of the accredited business that prepared the plants or plant produce described above, hereby declare that the plants or plant produce have been prepared in the business's approved facility in accordance with the business's Certification Assurance arrangement and that the details shown above are true and correct in every particular. I acknowledge that it is an offence under the Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995 to issue assurance certificates without being accredited and/ or making false statements in certificates and declarations.

Authorised Signatory’s Name (Please print) Signature Date

PSF-03/52 © State of Victoria 2005 Page 1 Version 1.0 (Aug 2005) ATTACHMENT 2

CHEMICAL MIXTURE PREPARATION AND TREATMENT RECORD

MIXTURE PREPARATION TREATMENT

Date Time Volume/ Volume Concentrate pH Trade Name Other Balance Date of Equipment Treatment Quantity Spray Signature Weight of of (ppm) of Concentrate Pesticides Calibration Application /Treatment Lot No. Treated Operator’s Concentrate Mixture or Error Used Name (ml or g) (litres) Additives (grams)

PSF-73 © State of Victoria 2004 Page 1 Version 2.0 (Feb 2004) ATTACHMENT 3

SPRAY MIXTURE PREPARATION CHART

Spray Unit: ______

Tractor: ______

Operating Gear: ______Engine RPM: ______

Mixture Application Rate: ______Litres/Ha

Mixing Rate: ______mL

Chemical Concentrate: ______

Full Tank (Concentrate [mL or g]/Mixture [L])

Full Tank Volume: ______Litres

Concentrate To Full Tank: ______Ml/G

Part Fill or Top-Up (Concentrate [mL or g]/Mixture [L])

______mL/g Concentrate / ______Litres Mixture

______mL/g Concentrate / ______Litres Mixture

______mL/g Concentrate / ______Litres Mixture

Prepared by: ______

Printed Name Signature Date

PSF-72 (01) © State of Victoria 2004 Page 1 Version 2.0 (Feb 2004) ATTACHMENT 4

CHEMICAL MIXTURE TANK CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE

EQUIPMENT CALIBRATED Name and Address of Owner of Equipment:

Type of equipment (eg boom spray, mister):

Brand:

Model:

Serial No.:

Other Identification: TESTING DETAILS Name and Address of the Business Conducting the Test:

Date of Testing:

Type of Flow Meter Used: Date of Latest Calibration of Flow Meter: CALIBRATION RESULTS Maximum Mixture Level Volume (litres)

Incremental Volumes (litres) (as marked on the spray tank):

CERTIFICATION

The spray mixture tank on the equipment described above has been calibrated in the normal filling position using a calibrated flow meter. Volume indicator marks have been clearly marked on the tank with the volume in litres required to fill the tank to that level.

______/ / Printed Name Signature Date

PSF-86 © State of Victoria 2004 Page 1 Version 2.0 (Feb 2004) ATTACHMENT 5

CONSIGNMENT INSPECTION RECORD

Name of Business: ______Record Number: ______

Team members to complete Authorised Inspector to Complete Inspection Time Time Product Time No. of No. of No. Lettuce No. Lettuce Comments Signature Date Started Finished Sample Plants Suspect Aphid Aphid (Pass or Fail) Counting Counting Taken Sample Insects Confirmed Confirmed Found Alive Dead

• CRITICAL LIMIT = ANY live lettuce aphids per host produce variety per batch. • Total number of plant sampled must not be less than 600 per consignment.

PSF-215 © State of Victoria 2005 Page 1 Version 1.0 (Aug 2005) ATTACHMENT 6

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE) - LIST OF GENERA - SUBFAMILY CICHORIOIDEAE Below include all the tribes in the subfamily of Cichorioideae which contain all the liguliforous and latex producing genera (Bremer, 1994). Common names for many of these genera can be obtained from the Department's Permitted list. This can be downloaded from www.agric.wa.gov.au/quarantine.

Acanthocephalus Aphyllocladus Carduncellus Chimantaea Acanthodesmos Aposeris Carduus Chionopappus Acantholepis Arctium Carlina Chionopappus Achnopogon Carthamus Achyrothalamus Arctotis Catamixis Chorisis Acilepidopsis Argyrovernonia Arnoseris Centaurea Chronopappus Acroptilon Atractylis Centaurodendron Chrysactinium Actinoserus Atractylodes Centauropsis Chrysolaena Actites Atrichoseris Centaurothamnus Chucoa Adenocaulon Aynia Adenoon Babcockia Cephalopappus Cichorium Cirsium Aegopordon Berardia Cephalorrhynchus Cnicothamnus Aetheorhiza Berkheya Chaetadelpha Ageratinastrum Bishopalea Chaetadelpha Cousinia Bishopanthus Chaetanthera Cousiniopsis Blanchetia Chaetanthera Cratystylis Bothriocline Chaetoseris Crepidiastrum Alcantara Brachyclados Chaetoseris Crepis Alfredia Brachylaena Chamaelon Amberboa Chamaelon Crupina Ameghinoa Burkartia Cuatrecasanthus Amphoricarpos Chaptalia Callicephalus Chardinia Ancathia Calycocorsus Chardinia Cyanthillium Andryala Calycoseris Cheirolophus Cyclolepis Anisocoma Camchaya Cheirolophus Anteremanthus Cardopatrium Chimantaea Cynara

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Cyrtocymura Huberopappus Decastylocarpus Geropogon Hyalis Lepidonia Dendroseris Gladiopappus Dewildemania Glaziovianthus Hyaloseris Dianthoseris Glossarion Hymenocephalus Leunisia Diaphractanthus Glyptopleura Hymenonema Leuzea Dicoma Gochnatia Didelta Gongylolepis Hypacanthium Lipskyella Goniocaulon Hypochaeris Lophopappus Dipterocypsela Gorceixia Lulia Gorteria Iodocephalus Dolichlasium Gossweilera Irwinia Dolomiaea Ixeridium Lycoseris Dubyaea Ixeris Lygodesmia Duidaea Joseanthus Macrachaenium Gypothamnium Macroclinidium Echinocoryne Malacothrix Echinops Jurinella Mantisalca Eirmocephala Karvandarina Marticorenia Hedypnois Kinghamia Mattfeldanthus Elephantopus Kirkianella Mesanthophora Embergeria Hemistepta Koelpinia Epilasia Herderia Erato Lachnorhiza Eremanthus Heteracia Lactuca Eremosis Lactucella Moscharia Eremothamnus Heterocypsela Lactucosonchus Msuata Eriachaenium Heteroderis Lagedium Mulgedium Lamprachaenium Erythrocephalum Heterorhachis Lamyropappus Munzothamnus Hieracium Lamyropsis Muschleria Ferreyranthus Lapsana Mutisia Fremeniasia Hispidella Launaea Mycelis Galactites Myopordon Garhadiolus Hololeion Leiboldia Myripnois Hoplophyllum Leontodon

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Nassauvia Picrosia Russowia Synurus Neblinaea Pilosella Saussurea Syreitschikovia Neurolakis Pilostemon Scariola Taeckholmia Nikitinia Pinaropappus Schischkinia Nothocalais Piptocarpha Schmalhausenia Telmatophila Notobasis Notoseris Piptolepis Thevenotia Nouelia Pithecoseris Tiarocarpus Ochrocephala Plagiobasis Shinnersoseris Tolpis Oiospermum Siebera Tourneuxia Oldenburgia Plazia Silybum Trachonanthus Olgaea Pleiotaxis Pleocarphus Sipolisia Tricholepis Oligochaeta Pollalesta Omphalopappus Polyachurus Soroseris Triptilion Onopordum Polytaxis Spiracantha Onoseris Prenanthella Spiroseris Tugarinovia Outreya Prenanthes Tyrimnus Oxyphyllum Prestelia Stebbinoseris Uechtritzia Pachylaena Stemmacantha Urmenetea Pacourina Stenocephalum Uropappus Panphalea Stenopadus Urospermum Paralychnophora Pseudonoseris Stenoseris Pterachaenia Stephanochilus Paraprenanthes Pterocypsela Stephanomeria Volutaria Pasaccardoa Ptilostemon Steptorrhamphus Pycnocephalum Stifftia Wunderlichia Xanthopappus Pertya Quelchia Stizolophus Xeranthemum Phalacrachaena Rafinesquia Stokesia Xiphochaeta Phalacroseris Rastophyllum Stomatochaeta Youngia Stramentopappus Zoegea Rhagadiolus Picnomon Sventenia Picris Rothmaleria Syncalathium

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