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 packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.

Consignment must be clearly labelled with its full botanical name (genus and species).

Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Note:
A laboratory analysis certificate must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection as evidence of freedom from soil nematodes.

Explanation of the endorsement:

No evidence is required to endorse freedom from the following pests are not known to occur in Australia:

• Palm red weevil (Rhynchophorus spp)