Echinochloa frumentacea seed

Country
Papua New Guinea (PG)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
PNG Biosecurity Authority
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.naqia.gov.pg
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.
Seed must be treated (dusted to excess) with an approved fungicide and / or insecticide at recommended manufacturers requirements

Product must undergo fumigation with:

  • Methyl bromide at NAP, 48grm/m3 for 2.5 hours at 21 degrees Celsius and above;

OR

  • Phosphine at 5grm/m3 for seven (7) days at temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius or ten (10) days at temperatures between 15 - 25 degrees 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.
Import Permit dated 2 June 2014.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026