Potting mix

Country
Papua New Guinea (PG)
End use
Growing media
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.
; including plant debris and insect parts.

A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Unless exempted in writing by the National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority all consignments must be treated and packed by a reputable company with a manufacturer's declaration.

Biochar can be exported under this Micor case.
Unless exempted in writing by the National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority the consignment must be treated and packed by a reputable company with a manufacturer's declaration. 

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 4933)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of insect infestation, fungal growth, weed seeds and viable seeds.
Import permit dated 30 May 2019, PQC 53 dated6 September 2005 and NPPO instrument in writing dated 15 August 2019.
01/12/2021 - Updated Micor case to include biochar.
Initial Uploaded: 28/05/2015
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026