Sorghum 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 Refer below
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.


Containerised bulk or bagged product must have container cleaned and sanitised prior to loading with product.

Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 4911:
  • Only to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate when the import permit specifically states this requirement. If the import permit does not state any endorsement requirements, phytosanitary certificates are to be issued with nil additional declaration.
  • Seed must be sourced from crops that were inspected during the growing season and found to the free from evidence of quarantine pests and diseases. A crop inspection report must be provided as supporting evidence.
  • Visual inspection by an Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Trogoderma spp. 

Refer to the Sorghum bicolor seed case for phytosanitary requirements for exporting Sorghum bicolor seed for sowing to Papua New Guinea.
If stated by the import permit, consignments are to be treated with: 

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

OR

Phosphine at 5grm/m3 for seven days at temperature above 25 degrees Celsius;

OR

Phosphine at 5grm/m3 for ten days at temperatures between 15 – 25 degrees Celsius;

AND

Treated by immersion in fungicide, dried and dusted to excess with a fungicide, Metalaxyl or equivalent, at recommended manufacturer's 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 4911)
1) Seed has been sourced from crops that were inspected during the growing season and found to the free from evidence of quarantine pests and diseases,
2) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Trogoderma spp.

Import permit dated 29 July 2020.

30/06/2022 - Updated general requirements to provide more clarity when using endorsement 4911.
Initial Uploaded: 29/10/2020
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026