Zea mays seed

Country
Malaysia (MY)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Plant Biosecurity Division, Department of Agriculture Malaysia
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.doa.gov.my/
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.


A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


The seed must be packaged in new, clean and of non plant origin packaging material.

Non-GMO requirements:

If certification is required (refer to import permit/NPPO notification), the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a Certificate as to Condition attesting that the seed has not been genetically modified.

If requested, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).

The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate.

Consignments are to be treated with either:

  • Carbendazim 4gm a.i per 1000 gm seeds;

OR

  • Thiram 8gm a.i per 1000 gm seeds;

OR

  • Captan 8gm a.i per 1000 gm seeds;

OR

  • Maneb 8gm a.i per 1000 gm seeds.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
NPPO Advice dated 16 November 2017.
30/06/2023 - Update to non-GMO requirements.
01/11/2021 - Removed additional declaration/endorsement requirement.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026