Chia seed Powder

Country
Japan (JP)
Scientific Name
Salvia hispanica
Group
Processed plant products
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF)
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Refer below
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


This Micor case applies to milled/grounded chia seeds.

A phytosanitary certificate is not required unless the end use is for fertiliser, stockfeed or other input in agricultural production. 

Chia seed powder is not a prescribed good for the purposes of the Export Control Act 2020, therefore consignments of chia seed powder which do not require phytosanitary certification may be exported to Japan without an Authorised Officer inspection and the issuance of an export permit.
NPPO advice verified on 13 December 2023.
14/12/2023 - Updated general requirements to state a phytosanitary certificate is only required for specific end uses.
Initial Uploaded: 20/08/2015
Reviewed Uploaded: 16/09/2024