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
GrapefruitLooseper kgGelati Farming
KiwiLooseper eachSeeka
LemonLooseper kgSeven Fields, Abbotsleigh, Chislett Farms
Lemon, odd bunchBaggedper eachLaManna, Alkira
MandarinLooseper eachAbbotsleigh
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 Southern Australia'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