Processed biomass

Country
European Union (EU)
Group
Processed plant products
End use
Research
NPPO Details
European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Relevant Web Addresses
https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant_en
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
For EXDOC coding use the following information:
  • Intended use: GR - Research
  • Product part: leave this field blank
  • Product condition: leave this field blank

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


It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that the phytosanitary certificate is issued within 14 days of the consignment being exported from Australia.

Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.

The ICRs apply to the following agricultural waste products exported for the end use research:
  • Sugarcane bagasse
  • Sugarcane tops and trash
  • Corn stover
  • Sorghum stubble

NPPO advice verified on 21 March 2025.

28/03/2025 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 20/03/2025
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026