Plants and quarantine

If you export fruit or vegetables from the Northern Territory (NT), you must apply for one of the following:

• interstate certification assurance (ICA)
• certification assurance (CA) accreditation.

The ICA/CA is a nationally recognised plant health certification system.

It allows you to export produce knowing it's met the national quarantine guidelines.

To get an ICA/CA, you must show your business has in-house procedures that meet interstate quarantine rules.

How long it takes

Applications are processed within 5 business days.

What you need

An Australian business number (ABN) and contact details for your business.

The operational procedure reference number and title you are operating under.

A description of the type of produce to be prepared and the location of your facility.

You’ll also need to supply names of authorised signatories.

Fees

A $432 fee applies to all ICA/CA applications.

A late fee of $135 may apply for renewals if your current certification has expired for a period of time.

How to apply, renew or amend

You can apply for, renew or amend a certification online or by email or mail.

Online

Go to Territory Services

Email or mail

To apply by email or mail, follow these steps.

Step 1. Fill in application.

Interstate certification assurance or certification assurance application PDF (603.2 KB)
Interstate certification assurance or certification assurance application DOCX (66.1 KB)

Step 2. Pay your fee in person at or over the phone to a Receiver of Territory Monies.

Step 3. Submit your application and payment receipt by mail or email to:

Plant Biosecurity Branch
Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Division
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
GPO Box 3000
Darwin NT 0801
plantbiosecurity@nt.gov.au