Medicago sativa seed
Country
Argentina (AR)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, National Service for Sanitation & Agricultural Quality, The Republic of Argentina
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 3887:
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Insidiosus), Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor) and Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) is required.
Endorsement 3881:
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor) and Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) is required.
- A laboratory analysis certificate stating a representative sample of the consignment was tested and found free of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus) is required.
Endorsement 3981:
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus) is required.
- A laboratory analysis certificate stating a representative sample of the consignment was tested and found free of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) is required.
Endorsement 7006:
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus) is required.
- A laboratory analysis certificate stating a representative sample of the consignment was tested and found free of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) is required.
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor) and Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) is required.
- A laboratory analysis certificate stating a representative sample of the consignment was tested and found free of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus) is required.
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa), Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) is required.
Endorsement 8212:
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile).
- A crop inspection report stating the crop was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time and found free from Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) is required.
- A laboratory analysis certificate stating a representative sample of the consignment was tested and found free of Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus) is required.
Endorsements 3881, 3981, 7006, 7022 and 8212:
If required, the statement "OFFICIAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS NUMBER (NUMBER) / DATE(DATE)" can be entered in the "Additional product description field" section of the EXDOC Request for Permit (RFP). There is to be no deviation from this text format. To enable the field on the RFP the exporter must submit a request to the EXDOC Plant program via (EXDOCPlantPrograms@aff.gov.au).
If required, the statement "OFFICIAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS NUMBER (NUMBER) / DATE(DATE)" can be entered in the "Additional product description field" section of the EXDOC Request for Permit (RFP). There is to be no deviation from this text format. To enable the field on the RFP the exporter must submit a request to the EXDOC Plant program via (EXDOCPlantPrograms@aff.gov.au).
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 3887)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Insidiosus), Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor) and Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3881)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus).
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 3981)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella).
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Insidiosus), Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor) and Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3881)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus).
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 3981)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella).
Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 7006)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella).
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) and Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella).
Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 7022)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus).
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus).
Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 8210)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa), Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii).
Option 7 (EXDOC Endorsement 8212)
1) The consignment is free of Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile),
2) The shipment comes from a crop that was officially inspected during the growing period at the proper time to detect any pests and was found to be free of Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua), Common broomrape (Orobanche minor), Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa), Perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense), Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) and Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii),
3) The consignment was found to be free by official laboratory testing of Bacterial wilt of alfalfa (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus).
Import permits dated 17 April 2019, 04 August 2021, 29 October 2021 and 25 July 2025.
08/10/2025 - New Endorsement 8212 created.
08/10/2025 - Explanation of the endorsements text updated.
30/09/2025 - New Endorsement 8210 created.
05/10/2022 - Corrected spelling mistake for 'Cirsium arvense' on endorsements.
06/12/2021 - Added endorsement based on NPPO requirements.
12/11/2021 - Added endorsement 7006 based on NPPO requirements.
02/09/2021 - Updated endorsements 3887, 3881 & 3981 based on NPPO requirements.
08/10/2025 - Explanation of the endorsements text updated.
30/09/2025 - New Endorsement 8210 created.
05/10/2022 - Corrected spelling mistake for 'Cirsium arvense' on endorsements.
06/12/2021 - Added endorsement based on NPPO requirements.
12/11/2021 - Added endorsement 7006 based on NPPO requirements.
02/09/2021 - Updated endorsements 3887, 3881 & 3981 based on NPPO requirements.
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