Solanum lycopersicum seed

Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Refer below
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Note:

FREEDOM FROM TOMATO BROWN RUGOSE FRUIT VIRUS (ToBRFV) MUST BE ENDORSED VIA LABORATORY ANALYSIS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Seeds may also be certified as the synonym Lycopersicon esculentum seed on the phytosanitary certificate.

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 is for seeds either produced in Australia, or which have been imported into Australia but which have not remained sealed and/or the original phytosanitary certificate or a certified copy of the original phytosanitary certificate is no longer available. For imported seeds which have remained sealed, and for which the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin is still available, refer to the Solanum lycopersicum seed (re-export) to New Zealand Micor case.

Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 2273:
  • Applies to seed of Australian origin.
  • Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia. Freedom from these pests may be endorsed without any supporting evidence.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate must be presented as evidence of freedom from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 1179:
  • Applies to seed of Australian origin.
  • Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia. Freedom from these pests may be endorsed without any supporting evidence.
  • A place of production freedom certificate must be presented as evidence of freedom from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 3212:
  • Applies to seed of Australian origin.
  • Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia. Freedom from these pests may be endorsed without any supporting evidence.
  • An area freedom certificate must be presented as evidence of freedom from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 6782:
  • This can only be used if the seeds in the consignment were imported from a country where Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus may be present and for which testing for Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus occurred in Australia.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus.
  • The original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or a certified copy of the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, must be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 6874:
  • This can only be used if the consignment is tested for Tomato mottle mosaic virus and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Australia, and all other conditions for Solanum lycopersicum seeds as indicated on Section 2.75 of New Zealand's Seeds for Sowing IHS (155.02.05) policy have been met on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Tomato mottle mosaic virus and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus. 
  • The original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or a certified copy of the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, indicating freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid and Tomato planta macho viroid, must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 6815:
  • This can only be used if the consignment is tested for Tomato mottle mosaic virus in Australia, and all other conditions for Solanum lycopersicum seeds as indicated on Section 2.75 of New Zealand's Seeds for Sowing IHS (155.02.05) policy have been met on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Tomato mottle mosaic virus.
  • The original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or a certified copy of the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, indicating freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, must be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 7080:
  • This can only be used if the consignment is tested for Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent, viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid  and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus in Australia, and all other conditions for Solanum lycopersicum seeds as indicated on Section 2.75 of New Zealand's Seeds for Sowing IHS (155.02.05) policy have been met on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent, viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid  and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus.
  • The original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or a certified copy of the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, indicating freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, must be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 7118:
  • This can only be used if all testing requirements for Solanum lycopersicum seeds as indicated on Section 2.75 of New Zealand's Seeds for Sowing IHS (155.02.05) policy have been met on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or if the consignment is being tested on arrival in New Zealand for specific pests and the remaining pests are accounted for on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • The original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, or a certified copy of the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, indicating freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus, must be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection. Alternatively, the exporter must present the original phytosanitary certificate and advise the Authorised Officer which other pests are being tested for on arrival in New Zealand. All pests listed must be accounted for.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
Endorsement 8065:
  • Applies to seed of Australian origin.
  • Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia. Freedom from these pests may be endorsed without any supporting evidence.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate must be presented as evidence of freedom from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
  • An area freedom certificate issued by the state authority where the seeds have been grown must be presented as evidence of freedom from Potato spindle tuber viroid and Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Endorsement 8211:

  • This can only be used if the consignment is tested for Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent, viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid  and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus in Australia, and all other conditions for Solanum lycopersicum seeds as indicated on Section 2.75 of New Zealand's Seeds for Sowing IHS (155.02.05) policy have been met on the phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid  and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse the statement that the seeds in the consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.
No endorsement:
  • A phytosanitary certificate with no endorsement can be issued for seeds of non-Australian origin which have been repacked in Australia, if:
    • Seed lots will be tested for quarantine pests on arrival in New Zealand at an MPI-approved testing laboratory, or
    • The phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin and/or the re-export phytosanitary certificate from the re-exporting country endorses freedom from Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Potato spindle tuber viroid,Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus, or
    • The phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin and/or the re-export phytosanitary certificate from the re-exporting country endorses freedom from Columnea latent viroid, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato planta macho viroid and a copy of the laboratory analysis certificate endorsing freedom from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Tomato mottle mosaic virus and Pepino mosaic virus which was used to clear the seeds on arrival in Australia is provided to the department and a copy of CTO# PP_CTO2022031 dated 9 August 2022 accompanies the consignment (request a copy from the Grain and Seed Exports Program at Grain.Export@agriculture.gov.au).
  • Another endorsement must be used if no phytosanitary certificate and/or a laboratory analysis certificate meeting the above requirements is available.
  • "Origin of <country>" must be stated in the additional product description for imported seeds. Contact EXDOC Plant Programs (EXDOCPlantPrograms@agriculture.gov.au) to have the field enabled.
  • For imported seeds, the original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin and/or the re-export phytosanitary certificate from the re-exporting country, or a certified copy / certified copies thereof, and/or a laboratory analysis certificate endorsing freedom from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Tomato mottle mosaic virus and Pepino mosaic virus must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
  • For imported seeds, a lot number, matching the lot number shown on the incoming phytosanitary certificate(s) and/or incoming laboratory analysis certificate(s), must be indicated on the Australian phytosanitary certificate.
Note: New Zealand accepts on-arrival testing for pests listed in the IHS; if the consignment is being tested upon arrival, the phytosanitary certificate does not need to endorse freedom from these pests. It is the exporter's responsibility to indicate to the Authorised Officer whether the products are being tested upon arrival.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 2273)
1) Pepino mosaic virus, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology using a NPPO approved PCR testing method, and found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus,
3) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 1179)
1) Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been produced in a 'pest free place of production' free from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus,
3) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 3212)
1) Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus,
3) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 6782)
1) The Solanum lycopersicum seeds have been officially tested, on a representative sample, and using appropriate methods, and found to be free from Pepino mosaic virus,
2) The Solanum lycopersicum seeds have been officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology using a NPPO approved PCR testing method, and found to be free from Columnea latent viroid, Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus,
3) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 6815)
1) The Solanum lycopersicum seeds have been officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an NPPO-approved ELISA or NPPO-approved PCR testing method and found free from Tomato mottle mosaic virus,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 6874)
1) The consignment was officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an NPPO-approved ELISA or NPPO-approved PCR testing method, and found free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 8 (EXDOC Endorsement 7080)
1) The consignment was officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an Australian NPPO-approved PCR testing method, and found free from Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent, viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 9 (EXDOC Endorsement 7118)
1) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Option 10 (EXDOC Endorsement 8065)
1) Pepino mosaic virus, Columnea latent viroid, Tomato apical stunt viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato mottle mosaic virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology using a NPPO approved PCR testing method, and found to be free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus,
3) The seeds in this consignment are produced in a ‘pest-free area’ free from Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid and Potato spindle tuber viroid,
4) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds

Option 11 (EXDOC Endorsement 8211)
1) The consignment was officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an Australian NPPO-approved PCR testing method, and found free from Pepino mosaic virus,  Pospiviroids (Potato spindle tuber viroid, Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid, Columnea latent, viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid, Tomato planta macho viroid and Tomato apical stunt viroid), Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Tomato mottle mosaic virus,
2) The seeds in this consignment have been prepared to industry standards with thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds.

Import Health Standard 155.02.05: Seeds for Sowing sighted 25 July 2022, 26 March 2025 and 29 March 2025, correspondence from NPPO dated 26 July 2021, 12 August 2021 and CTO Direction dated 9 August 2022. Regulatory status changes following CCEPP/NBMCC/NMG decision making received 8 January 2024. Correspondence from MPI dated 21 August 2024.

30/09/2025 - New endorsement 8211 created and explanation of endorsement 8211 text updated.
27/03/2025 - New endorsement 8065 created and explanation of endorsement 8065 text updated.
23/08/2024 - Updated general requirements and amended text for endorsement 2273, 1179, 3212 & 6874.
19/01/2024 - Amended text for endorsement 2273, 1179 & 3212.
25/08/2022 - Updated nil endorsement requirements based on NPPO requirements.
19/08/2022 - Updated nil endorsement requirements and removed endorsement 6896 based on NPPO requirements.
25/07/2022 - Options for endorsement 7118 amended based on exporter requirements.
25/07/2022 - Amended endorsement 7118 based on NPPO requirements.
21/07/2022 - Added an option to obtain a phytosanitary certificate with nil endorsement for seeds to be tested on arrival in New Zealand based on NPPO requirements.
11/03/2022 - New endorsement 7118 created
02/03/2022 - Amended endorsement 7080 based on NPPO requirements.
23/02/2022 - Amended text for explanation of endorsement 6896.
15/02/2022 - Added endorsement 7080 based on exporter requirements.
07/12/2021 - Updated explanation of endorsement 6815.
12/10/2021 - Merged endorsements 6896 and 6875 based on NPPO requirements.
05/10/2021 - Added endorsement 6896 based on exporter requirements.
16/09/2021 - Added new endorsements 6874 and 6875, updated endorsements 6815 and 6782, endorsement 6839 replaced by 6874.
31/08/2021 - Replaced endorsement 6834 with 6839 to remove redundancy.
30/08/2021 - Added endorsement 6782 - testing changes phytosanitary status.
27/08/2021 - Removed requirement to contact NZ NPPO for nil endorsement option as per correspondence from NPPO.
23/08/2021 - Updated Micor case based on NPPO requirements.
17/08/2021 - Updated nil declaration and endorsement 6815 general requirements based on NPPO advice.
13/08/2021 - Added endorsement based on NPPO advice.
28/07/2021 - Added second option for nil declaration as per NPPO requirements.
18/06/2021 - Removed re-export options to new re-export case in line with legislation, updated species name.
03/12/2020 - Update to general requirements - inclusion of nil endorsement option.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 30/09/2025