Zea mays seed

Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/
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.


Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 573:

  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
  • A pest free area certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).
Endorsement 594:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
  • A pest free area certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • The seeds must be treated for regulated fungi on arrival in New Zealand.
Endorsement 596:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays
  • A seed sampling certificate confirming ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology and a laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).
Endorsement 654:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
  • A pest free place of production certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
  • A pest free area certificate is required to endorse freedom from Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).
Endorsement 878:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).
  • The seeds must be tested on arrival in New Zealand for Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus, and Sugarcane mosaic virus. The exporter must obtain written approval for on arrival testing from the MPI and present this to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Endorsement 897:

  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays
  • A pest free area declaration must be provided for Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus, Sugarcane mosaic virus, Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), and Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Endorsement 924:

  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
  • A pest free place of production certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
  • A pest free area certificate is required to endorse freedom from Sugarcane mosaic virus, Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Endorsement 7053:

  • Only to be used for consignments to be tested and treated with fungicide on arrival in New Zealand.
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • The Authorised Officer must inspect and verify freedom from visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.

Endorsement 7225:

  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • A pest free area certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
  • A seed sampling certificate confirming ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology and a laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Endorsement 7308:

  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis) are not known to occur in Australia. No supporting evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • A pest free production site certificate is required to endorse freedom from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
  • A seed sampling certificate confirming ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology and a laboratory analysis certificate is required to endorse freedom from Sugarcane mosaic virus.
  • Treatment for regulated fungi is required as per details in the Treatment section to endorse freedom from Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Exporters are to refer to the New Zealand Import Health Standard: Seed for Sowing 155.02.05 to determine all possible phytosanitary measures available to certify freedom from each individual quarantine pest. Exporters must contact Micor Plants if they require a new EXDOC Endorsement option consistent with the Import Health Standard.

Testing Requirements

When usingendorsement 596, 7225 or 7308, seeds must be sampled andtested for the specific pests using the following methodology:
  • Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, using the methodology of Dange et al. (1978), may be used to show the consignment is free of Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae;
  • High plains virus: A negative result from testing a representative sample of seeds using greenhouse grow-out tests and ELISA testing as described by Forster et al. (2001) and Crop Plant Compendium 2003, or a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds, using a PCR NPPO approved method, such as Lebas et al. (2005), may be used to show that the consignment is free of High plains virus;
  • Sugarcane mosaic virus: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 2000 seeds, using an NPPO approved method, may be used to show the consignment is free of Sugarcane mosaic virus.
The below testing requirements are for pests that are not currently in an existing endorsement. If testing for the below pests is desired, please contact MicorPlants@agriculture.gov.au for a new endorsement.
  • Pantoea stewartii: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, using the immunosorbent assay test described by Lamka et al. (1991), may be used to show the consignment is free of Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii.;
  • Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, using the sCNS Culture Plate Method (Shepherd, 1999; www.seedhealth.org), may be used to show the consignment is free of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis;
  • Maize dwarf mosaic virus: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 2000 seeds, using an NPPO approved method, may be used to show the consignment is free of Maize dwarf mosaic virus;
  • Maize chlorotic mottle virus: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds, using ELISA or PCR testing, may be used to show the consignment is free from Maize chlorotic mottle virus.
GM testing requirements

All consignments of Zea mays (sweet corn, maize) are required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM seed according to the Protocol for Testing Seed Imports for the Presence of Genetically Modified Seeds (the Protocol). Genetically modified (GM) testing certificates are required forall consignments of Zea mays var. indentata and Zea mays var. saccharata, unlessstated in the Protocol.

GM testing certificates must:
  • state the sampling method used for each seed line (e.g. automatic in-line machine);
  • contain the same lot number or unique identifier as stated on all the other import documentation for consignments arriving in New Zealand.
Seed of New Zealand origin

Seeds which were exported from New Zealand with a phytosanitary certificate
  • Seeds must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate for export or a phytosanitary certificate for re-export issued by Australia.
  • Refer to Zea mays seed (Re-export) Micor case if a phytosanitary certificate for re-export is to be issued.  
  • Additional declarations for quarantine pests listed in Section 2.88 of the Import Health Standard are not required.
Seeds which were exported from New Zealand without a phytosanitary certificate
  • Seeds must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate for export issued by Australia. 
  • Additional declarations for quarantine pests listed in Section 2.88 of the Import Health Standard are not required.
Note: An Australian phytosanitary certificate for export should be issued for imported Zea mays seeds that have been repackaged, or for which the original phytosanitary certificate is no longer available.
Approved treatment combinations for regulated fungi if endorsement 573, 596, 654, 878, 7225 or 7308 is applied:
  • Carboxin at 0.8 grm a.i. per kg seed and Thiram at 0.8grm a.i. per kg seed;
OR
  • Carboxin at 0.8 grm a.i. per kg seed and Captan at 0.7grm a.i. per kg seed;
OR
  • Fludioxonil at 25 mg a.i.per kg seed and Metalaxyl at 20 mg a.i. per kg seed;
OR
  • Imazalil at 80 mg a.i. per kg seed and Triadimenol at 220mg a.i. per kg seed;
OR
  • Imazalil at 80 mg a.i. per kg seed and Flutriafol at 80mg a.i. per kg seed;

OR

  • Difenoconazole at 0.12 grm a.i per kg seed and Mefenoxam at 0.01grm a.i per kg seed;

OR

  • Fludioxonil at 25 mg a.i.per kg seed and Mefenoxam at 20 mg a.i. per kg seed.

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.


Seed requiring treatment for regulated fungi may be exported untreated with the approved treatment completed in New Zealand on arrival. Treatments applied in New Zealand are not endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 573)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free area' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus,
4) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi), and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 594)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free area' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus, Sugarcane mosaic virus.

Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 596)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) A representative sample, officially drawn from this consignment according to ISTA or AOSA methodology, has been tested for the presence of and found free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae), High plains virus, and Sugarcane mosaic virus,
4) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), and Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi), Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 654)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free place of production' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus,
4) Seeds have been sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Sugarcane mosaic virus,
5) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi),and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis). 

Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 878)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae) and Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora).

Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 897)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free area' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus, Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), and Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi), and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Option 7 (EXDOC Endorsement 924)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays,
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free place of production' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus,
4) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free area' free from Sugarcane mosaic virus, Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Option 8 (EXDOC Endorsement 7053)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.

Option 9 (EXDOC Endorsement 7225)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free area' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
4) A representative sample, officially drawn from this consignment according to ISTA or AOSA methodology, has been tested for the presence of and found free from Sugarcane mosaic virus,
5) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi), and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).

Option 10 (EXDOC Endorsement 7308)
1) The seeds have been produced in a 'pest free area' free from Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis), Stewart's disease (Pantoea stewartii), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), Sugar cane downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sacchari), Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Late wilt (Cephalosporium maydis),
2) A representative sample was inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests, including the regulated insects, mites and weed seeds on MPI's regulated pest list for Zea mays.
3) Seeds have been sourced from a 'pest free place of production' free from Bacterial blight (Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae) and High plains virus.
4) A representative sample, officially drawn from this consignment according to ISTA or AOSA methodology, has been tested for the presence of and found free from Sugarcane mosaic virus,
5) The seed has been treated with a MPI approved treatment option for Grey ear rot (Botryosphaeria zeae), Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), Downy mildew of maize (Peronosclerospora heteropogoni), Stalk rot Maize (Phaeocytostroma ambiguum), Brown stripe downy mildew (Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae), Dry rot (Stenocarpella macrospora), Leaf spot: Maize (Cochliobolus pallescens), Zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi), and Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis).
Import Health Standard: 155.02.05 Seeds for Sowing sighted 11 December 2024 and Internal Departmental advice 3 July 2024.
12/12/2024 - Updated general requirements to state a phytosanitary certificate for export or re-export is required for re-exporting seeds of NZ origin back to NZ.
12/12/2024 - Amended text for endorsements 573, 594, 596, 654, 878, 897, 924, 7053, 7225, 7308.
08/07/2024 - Removed endorsements 3388 and 678, amended wording for all remaining endorsements, updated explanation of endorsements.
17/10/2022 - New endorsement 7308 created.
30/06/2022 - New endorsement 7225 created.
07/01/2022 - Added endorsement based on NPPO requirements.
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