Sorghum

Country
Mexico (MX)
Scientific Name
Sorghum spp.
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
National Service of Health, Safety and Agrifood Quality (SENASICA), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.gob.mx/senasica
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Consignments are to be fumigated with:


Methyl bromide at Normal Atmospheric Pressure: Methyl bromide fumigation to be maintained for 24 hours and exceed minimum concentrations at 0.5, 2 and 12 hours, for the corresponding dosage and temperature range, as per table below. 

Temperature, ⁰CDosage, g/m3Minimum concentrations during the exposure period
0.5 hours2.0 hours12.0 hours
32 or above40302015
27 - 3156423020
21 - 2672544025
16 - 2096725030
10 - 15120906035
4 - 91441087040

OR

Methyl bromide at 660 mm Vacuum:

Temperature, ⁰CDosage, g/m3Exposure period, hours
16 or above1283
4 -  151443

OR


Aluminium Phosphide at:

Temperature, ⁰C Dosage, g/m3 Exposure period, days
TabletsSleeves
<5 1.0 to 3.0No fumigationNo fumigation
5 -  12 1.0 to 3.0108
12 - 15 1.0 to 3.054
16 - 20 1.0 to 3.043
> 20 1.0 to 3.032

In-transit fumigation:

In-transit phosphine fumigation details may be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section as follows:

“THE ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE FUMIGATION OF [commodity] ONBOARD [enter vessel name] WAS CONDUCTED IN-TRANSIT BY A LICENSED FUMIGATOR AT [dosage] GRM/M3 FOR [number of days] DAYS [OR MORE] AT [temperature] DEGREES CELSIUS."

The date to be entered into the Start and End Date fields in the Treatment section of EXDOC (same date into both fields) is the date the tablets/pellets/sleeves are placed into the vessel holds.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the department at time of authorisation.

Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

For treatment, which is not undertaken onshore, prior to departure, the licensed fumigator/exporter is to provide the Grain and Seed Export Program Grain.Export@aff.gov.au with:

  • permit issued by the APVMA allowing use of fumigant in-transit
  • fumigation plan including:
    • re-circulation method and monitoring lines and their locations
    • method of sealing holds during fumigation
    • method of clearing the fumigant from the consignment
    • method used to provide gas free certification
    • proposed dosage (grm/m3), temperature (degrees Celsius), and duration of treatment (days) in accordance with NPPO import conditions
    • vessel name, destination and holds loaded
    • commodity and quantity
    • signed and dated by the treatment provider or a management representative
A treatment certificate from the licensed fumigator containing the following information must be provided to the department at the time of requesting authorisation:
  • proposed dosage (grm/m3), temperature (degrees Celsius), and duration of treatment (days) in accordance with NPPO import conditions
  • vessel name, destination and holds loaded
  • commodity and quantity
  • signed by a licensed fumigator with contact details provided.
Note:
  • In-transit phosphine fumigation may only be undertaken when approved by the destination country.
  • If treatment is to be undertaken in-transit, consignment must be found free of live insects during phytosanitary inspection.
  • Fumigator must submit the Fumigation Plan to the Grain and Seed Export Program (Grain.Export@aff.gov.au) for approval before undertaking in-transit phosphine fumigation to meet importing country's quarantine requirement.


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.

 

Note:
  • Treatment may be undertaken onshore or on arrival or in-transit.
  • If treatment is to be undertaken in-transit, consignment must be found free of live insects during phytosanitary inspection.
  • Treatment details are to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate only if it is undertaken before export or in-transit.
  • A phytosanitary certificate with no treatment will be issued if exporter opts to undertake fumigation on arrival
Importing country's requirements verified on 16 August 2021 and NPPO's notification dated 13 August on the acceptance of in-transit phosphine fumigation.
02/04/2025 - Updated treatment details.
10/03/2022 - Updated in-transit phosphine requirements.
16/08/2021 - Updated general section related to the approval for in-transit phosphine fumigation as an additional treatment to on-shore and on-arrival treatments.
27/04/2021 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 27/04/2021
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026