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Nukuʻalofa, Tonga

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fax: (+676)-24922

info@quarantine.gov.to

 Government of Tonga

 Biosecurity and quality management division

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WELCOME TO THE HOMEPAGE OF THE QUARANTINE & EXPORTS OF TONGA

Special: information for travellers

Are you Tongan returning home from overseas or a tourist coming to Tonga for a holiday, and you want to know what special food items you can bring for your private consumption? Especially for you we have relaxed conditions in place. Read more

Please select your wanted information from the list below (or the frame to the right):

Need more information? Contact us at info@quarantine.gov.to  

mateloi talatalalalahi

giant sensitive plant

mimosa diplotricha

The 'normal' sensitive plant (m. pudica) is already a pest enough, now imagine one up to 2 m high and with even bigger and sharper spines. It has invaded all neighbouring islands, including Niuē, although it has been largely eradicated there now.
Until April 2009 Tonga was the only country free of it, then suddenly it showed up in Fangatongo (Neiafu). But your quarantine department has now killed them all.
For more information see Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)