Seed must be treated (dusted to excess) with a fungicide and /or insecticide at manufacturers recommended rate.
- Consignments must undergo fumigation with methyl bromide at 48g/m3 for 2.5 hours at 21 degrees celsius or above.
OR
- Fumigated with Phosphine at 5g/m3 for seven (7) days at temperatures above 25 degrees celsius or ten (10) days at temperatures between 15 - 25 degrees celsius.
The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.