Pennisetum spp. seed
Country
Kenya (KE)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material., including chaff and/or leaf mould.
A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
This Micor case applies to the following species:
A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
This Micor case applies to the following species:
- Pennisetum clandestinum
- Pennisetum glaucum
If an import permit for another Pennisetum sp. seed is obtained, please send a copy to the Grain and Seed Exports Program (Grain.Export@agriculture.gov.au) so that the Micor case can be updated.
Packaging - The following material must not be used as packaging:
Banana leaves, Maize straw, Rice straw, Sorghum straw, Palm straw, Wheat straw and Leaf mould.
If any other plant residue is used as packaging material, the consignment must be accompanied by a certificate stating:
All seed, pathogens and insects have been killed before use of the material either by heating to 83 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes or by chemical treatment.
These details are to be attested on the phytosanitary certificate.
Packaging - The following material must not be used as packaging:
Banana leaves, Maize straw, Rice straw, Sorghum straw, Palm straw, Wheat straw and Leaf mould.
If any other plant residue is used as packaging material, the consignment must be accompanied by a certificate stating:
All seed, pathogens and insects have been killed before use of the material either by heating to 83 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes or by chemical treatment.
These details are to be attested on the phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments are to be treated with an appropriate seed dressing at recommended manufacturer’s requirements.
Import permits dated 29 April 2013, 6 July 2023.
11/07/2023 - Additional products added to ICR list.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026