Phaseolus spp seed

Country
Botswana (BW)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Division of Plant Protection
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.gov.bw/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.

Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 5040:
  • Peanut stripe virus is not known to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from this pest.
The seeds are to be treated with an appropriate seed dressing at recommended manufacturers requirements prior to packing.
Consignments are to be treated with an approved fumigant at recommended manufacturer's requirements 14 days prior to export.

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.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 5040)
1) Peanut stripe virus is not known to occur in Australia.
Import permits dated 9 October 2013 and 16 September 2025.
20/10/2025 - Explanation of endorsement text and treatment requirements updated.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026