Action upon interception in New Zealand
Official New Zealand Pest Register
Instructions for New Zealand Border Security staff.
We have assessed the following commodity classes for this pest. These are the actions (if any) to be taken if this pest is found on items being imported into New Zealand.
Abelia latent virus
Organism type: Virus
Regulatory status: Regulated
Unwanted: Yes
Notifiable: No
Potential vector: No
Choose the commodity class on which this pest has been found:
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Dried cut flowers & foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Fresh cut flowers & foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Fresh fruit and vegetables
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Nursery stock
Hold consignment, notify Plant Imports and contact Deputy Chief Technical Officer: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Other plant products
No action required.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Seed for processing
No action required.
Action upon interception for Abelia latent virus on Seeds for Sowing
Hold consignment, notify Plant Imports and contact Deputy Chief Technical Officer: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
All other commodity classes Contact MPI, email plantimports@mpi.govt.nz or phone +64 4 894 5514.
Database search results for: 18 July 2025