Tasmania is no longer in response phase to potato mop-top virus (Pomovirus solani) (PMTV).
There are no food safety or human health risks associated with the virus, and all Tasmanian potatoes are safe to consume.
To date, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have implemented restrictions on the movement of unprocessed Tasmanian potatoes and other risk items such as equipment used in potato production.
These conditions vary in each State, it is critical for exporters to check specific requirements with the destination state before sending consignments.
Processing, seed and fresh potatoes
Exports of Tasmanian potatoes to some states are restricted. Please check each states requirements before sending any product.
Pre-processed potatoes
There are currently no restrictions on potatoes that have already been processed (such as frozen French fries).
Assistance for growers and exporters
Biosecurity Tasmania can help navigate import and movement restrictions.
Exporters can email biosecurity.marketaccess@nre.tas.gov.au for assistance.
Alternatively, growers can contact Potatoes Tasmania.
More information on import requirements
For information published by New South Wales, visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development web page.
For information published by Victoria, visit the Agriculture Victoria web page.
For information published by South Australia, visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regions web page.
For information and contacts for Western Australia, visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development web page.
For information published by Queensland, visit the Queensland Government Movement Control Order web page.