Helianthus spp 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 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.


Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 646:

Does not apply to commercially packed seeds or sowing, ie seed that has been packed into small commercial packets.

The exporter must provide a copy of the import permit that states the import conditions are that for PQC 16: Commercially packed seeds for sowing
Approved exporters are: Yates Australia, NSW
These conditions only apply to the seeds stated on the import permit and may be subject to change at any time and without prior notification.

All other exports will be issued a phytosanitary certificate with endorsement 646.
Treatment is not required for seeds whichhave been imported and comply with the above conditions and no endorsement.

All other consignment Seed must be treated (dusted to excess) with a fungicide and insecticide at recommended manufacturers requirements.

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.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 646)
1) Downy mildew of sunflower (Plasmopara halstedii) is not known to occur in Australia.
Import permit dated 2 March 2015
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026