Proudly leading sustainable biosecurity

This store and the many farmers that supply it are committed to providing fresher more sustainable produce choices.

As part of this commitment, X-ray and gamma ray is used as biosecurity control, replacing older chemical, heat and fumigant-based treatments.

Products treated by X-ray or gamma ray

FruitDisplayed asPack sizeBrand / Grower
Chili, all varietiesPrepackper clamAustChilli / Woolworths
Chili, all varietiesLooseper kgAustChilli / Woolworths
Capsicum, RedLooseper kgFlavorite / Woolworths
Capsicum, YellowLooseper kgFlavorite / Woolworths
Capsicum, TrioPrepack500gFlavorite / Woolworths
Capsicum, SnackingPrepack175gFlavorite / Woolworths
EggplantLooseper kgGGP
LemonLooseper kgSeven Fields, Freshmax
LemonPrepack500gSeven Fields
Lemon, Odd BunchBagged500gSeven Fields
LimeLooseper kgPremier
Lime, Odd bunchBagged500gPremier
Mango, all varietiesLooseper kgAll growers
Mango, all varietiesPre-packper packAll growers
Nectarine, WhiteLooseper kgTen Farms, Costa Family
Nectarine, YellowLooseper kgTen Farms, Costa Family
Orange, ValenciaBagged3kgTen Farms
Peach, WhiteLooseper kgTen Farms
Peach, YellowLooseper kgTen Farms
PlumsLooseper kgTen Farms
Tomato, RomaLooseper kgKapiris
Tomato, RomaPrepack480gKapiris
Tomato, GourmetPrepack480gKapiris
Tomato, GourmetPrepack1kgKapiris
Tomato, On VineLooseper kgFlavorite / Woolworths
Tomato, On VinePrepack500gFlavorite / Woolworths
Tomato, Tiny TomsPerpack125gFlavorite / Woolworths
Tomato, CocktailPrepack250gFlavorite / Woolworths
Tomato, GrapePrepack250gFlavorite / Woolworths
VegetablesDisplayed asPack sizeBrand / Variety
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Treatment facts

X-ray and gamma ray treatment for pests in fresh produce is generically known as phytosanitary irradiation. This is a chemical-free process that has been approved by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development determines which products require a treatment and what treatments can be used. Every treated product has a case level label with a treatment code for traceability.
Fruit and vegetables grown interstate can occasionally harbour damaging pests placing Tasmania's farmers and environment at risk. To protect our local growers, treatments for pests are sometimes required.

Identify biosecurity treatments

You can use the list above while shopping to identify products treated by X-ray or gamma ray, or check for labelling on the master carton. Labels will contain the code “ICA-55” with wording to the effect of “treated by X-ray."

If the label includes the code “ICA-55” you can be confident it has met Tasmania's biosecurity requirements using a chemical-free, heat-free treatment.

If the carton has a different code, such as ICA-02 or ICA-04, this indicates the product used a treatment other than X-ray or gamma ray.

Want to learn more about Australia's biosecurity and food standards?

Explore the links below or email us at info@ica-55.com.au