Wheat - micronised

Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Scientific Name
Triticum spp.
End use
Stockfeed
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/
https://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/biosecuritynz
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
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.


Exporter to provide a copy of the Manufacturers Declaration to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Explanation of the endorsement 


Endorsements 3965 and 3969:

will apply for bulk in ships holds or containers.

Endorsements 4832 and 4837:

Will apply for bagged product.

Consignments must be accompanied by an original manufacturer's certificate declaring the following:


Name and address of manufacturer (company letterhead).
Name and address(es) of the mill/factory(s) if different from the manufacturer
Name and address of exporter (if different).
Name of product.
Details relating the statement/declaration to the product e.g. airway bill, bill of loading, container no., or batch/serial no. or invoice.
Signature of a responsible person within the company.
Declaration that the ______________________(product) in this consignment has:
(i) been hammer milled prior to pelletising and have been manufactured in a mill dedicated to the production of (name of product) pellets which does not produce rations containing ruminant protein (except dairy product) and does not contain any ingrdients which were processed in premises where ruminant protein (except dairy product) is stored, used or processed;
ii) undergone processing that has incorporated a heat application that has raised the core temperature of the consignment to at least 85 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 seconds or Each ingredient of the product in the consignment has undergone a heating/cooking process that has raised the core temperature to at least 85 degree Celsius for a minimum of 30 seconds or been irradiated at a dose of 25 kGy;
Declaration that the product is free of whole seeds.
For product shipped bulk in ships holds or in containers: Declaration that the product has been stored in substantially bird-proof buildings or bird-proof storage houses, and transported to the exit port prior to loading, in a manner to prevent contamination with any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, ruminant animals, faecal material and other animal products
For product shipped in bags: Declaration that the product has been bagged in clean bags immediately after processing and the bags stored in a manner to prevent infestation and contamination.
Serial numbers of the consignment batch or containers.

All loose, bulk stock feed consignments and all meal products (except for those bagged products) must be fumigated prior to or during shipment to ensure that subsequent infestation from holds, containers or other chance pest presence does not occur.

Fumigation must be with phosphine or methyl bromide at the following prescribed rates.Fumigation given prior to shipment must be carried out no more than 21 days prior to shipment.

Fumigated with phosphine or methyl bromide as follows:

Phosphine:


  • 1 grm/m3 13 days at 15-20 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 1 grm/m3 10 days at 20-25 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 1 grm/m3 6 days at 25-29 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 1 grm/m3 5 days at 30 or above degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 2 grm/m3 12 days at 15-20 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 2 grm/m3 9 days at 20-25 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 2 grm/m3 5 days at 25-29 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 2 grm/m3 4 days at 30 or above degree Celsius


Methyl Bromide:

  • 48 grm/m3 24 hours at 10-15 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 40 grm/m3 24 hours at 16-20 degree Celsius; 

OR

  • 32 grm/m3 24 hours at 21 or above degree Celsius.

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.

Exporter must ensure a copy of the fumigation certificate accompanies the consignment.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 3965)
1) The product in this consignment was produced in a dedicated mill which does not produce rations containing ruminant protein (except dairy product),
2) The whole product in this consignment has been through a pelleting or extrusion process reaching a minimum of 85 degrees Celsius for at least 30 seconds and contains no viable seed,
3) The product in this consignment has been inspected after processing in accordance with official procedures, and found free from contamination by any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable regulated pests,
4) The product in this consignment has been stored in substantially bird-proof buildings or bird-proof storage houses, and transported to the exit port prior to loading, in a manner to prevent contamination with any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable pests.

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3969)
1) The product in this consignment was produced in a dedicated mill which does not produce rations containing ruminant protein (except dairy product),
2) Each ingredient of the product in the consignment has been irradiated at a dose of 25 kGy and contains no viable seeds,
3) The product in this consignment has been inspected after processing in accordance with official procedures, and found free from contamination by any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable regulated pests,
4) The product in this consignment has been stored in substantially bird-proof buildings or bird-proof storage houses, and transported to the exit port prior to loading, in a manner to prevent contamination with any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable pests.

Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 4832)
1) The product in this consignment was produced in a dedicated mill which does not produce rations containing ruminant protein (except dairy product),
2) The whole product in this consignment has been through a pelleting or extrusion process reaching a minimum of 85 degree Celsius for at least 30 seconds and contains no viable seed,
3) The product in this consignment has been inspected after processing in accordance with official procedures, and found free from contamination by any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable regulated pests,
4) The product in this consignment has been bagged in clean new bags immediately after processing and the bags stored in a manner to prevent infestation and contamination.

Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 4837)
1) The product in this consignment was produced in a dedicated mill which does not produce rations containing ruminant protein (except dairy product),
2) Each ingredient of the product in the consignment has been irradiated at a dose of 25 kGy and contains no viable seeds,
3) The product in this consignment has been inspected after processing in accordance with official procedures, and found free from contamination by any unprocessed plant material, vermin, birds, faecal material and visually detectable regulated pests,
4) The product in this consignment has been bagged in clean new bags immediately after processing and the bags stored in a manner to prevent infestation and contamination.
Import Permit dated 23 May 2014.
02/04/2025 - Updated treatment details
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 21/07/2026