Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.
A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsements 5937 and 5938:
No evidence is required to endorse freedom from pests not known to occur in Australia.
A field inspection report must be provided to endorse freedom from Witchweed (Striga spp).
Endorsement 5937:
A combination of laboratory analysis certificates and crop inspection certificates for the parent plants must be provided to endorse freedom from each pest listed under point 2.
Endorsement 5938:
A laboratory analysis certificate must be provided to endorse freedom from each pest listed under point 2.
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.
