Medicago sativa seed
Country
Ethiopia (ET)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Research
NPPO Details
Plant Health & Regulatory Directorate General, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Explanation of the endorsement:
Endorsement 8445
- Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), Perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) and Stubby root nematode (Trichodorus viruliferus) are not known to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
- A crop inspection report is required for endorsing freedom from Couch grass (Elymus repens), Potato witches' broom phytoplasma, Bacterial gall (Rhizobium rhizogenes), Field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) and Tobacco streak virus.
- Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from White fringed beetle (Naupactus leucoloma).
Option 1 (Endorsement 8445)
1) Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), Perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis) and Stubby root nematode (Trichodorus viruliferus) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The seeds were inspected during active growth and found to be free from Couch grass (Elymus repens), Potato witches' broom phytoplasma, Bacterial gall (Rhizobium rhizogenes), Field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) and Tobacco streak virus,
3) A representative sample was inspected and found free of White fringed beetle (Naupactus leucoloma) and natural soil.
Import permit dated 9 December 2021, letter from NPPO dated 24 January 2022 and Import Permit dated 26 June 2026.
02/07/2026 - New endorsement 8445 created. Removed endorsement 5590. Updated general requirements for endorsement 8445.
27/01/2022 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
27/01/2022 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 25/01/2022
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026