Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Original and certified translation of the import permit must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Consignments are to be accompanied with an International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Orange Certificate. Issued test report should state the below:
- Lot number and quantity
- Genetic and physical purity of seeds
- Other seed count
- The sample must be taken by accredited person using ISTA methodology
Non-GMO requirements:
If certification is required (refer to import permit/NPPO notification), the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a Certificate as to Condition attesting that the seed has not been genetically modified.
If requested, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).
The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate
