Trifolium spp seed

Country
Canada (CA)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, International Phytosanitary Standards Plant Import/Export Division
Relevant Web Addresses
​www.inspection.gc.ca
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Refer below
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Refer below
Protocol Market No

Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

Small seed lots do not need to be sent with phytosanitary certificates. Seed lots of large seeded species consisting of 5 kilograms or less, and seed lots of small seeded species consisting of 500 grams or less, are considered small lots as per NPPO regulations (section L). A seed lot may consist of one or more packages. Exporters should verify entry requirements, including what qualifies as a small seed or large seed, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency prior to export.

Explanation of endorsement 998:

  • Dwarf bunt (Tilletia controversa) is known not to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from this pest.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 998)
1) Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is known not to occur in Australia.

NPPO notification dated 30 August 2012, email from NPPO dated 1 July 2023.
04/07/2023 - Updated general requirements to note phytosanitary certificate not required for small seed lots.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 05/07/2023