Quarantine Approved Premises Containment Criteria
Criteria for Class 5 QAPs
The Class 5 Criteria sets out the requirements and responsibilities for containment facilities utilised for research, analysis and/or testing of imported biological material including micro-organisms, animal and human products and soil. This type of premises includes microbiological facilities, animal facilities and plant laboratories, whether integral or separate to the facility.
The new Class 5 Criteria was updated and released in 2008.
| QAP Criteria 5.1 for Quarantine Containment Level 1 (QC1) Facilities |
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| QAP Criteria 5.2 for Quarantine Containment Level 2 (QC2) Facilities |
Criteria for Class 6.1 & 6.2 QAPs
The Class 6.1 Criteria apply to any standard plant house which is to be used for quarantine of nursery stock. Closed quarantine facilities might include glasshouses, polyhouses, igloos, tunnelhouses, etc (excludes screenhouses).
The Class 6.2 Criteria apply to aquatic plants.
QAP Criteria for Class 6.1 premises: Closed Quarantine facilities for medium risk Nursery Stock |
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| QAP Criteria for Class 6.2 premises: Private Quarantine facilities for Aquatic Plants | Version: 2009 |
Criteria for Class 7.2 QAPs
New Class 7.2 Criteria was issued in 2009.
| QAP Criteria for Class 7.2 Insect Holding Facilities | Version: 2009 |
