Soybean meal
Country
Papua New Guinea (PG)
Scientific Name
Glycine max
End use
Stockfeed
NPPO Details
PNG Biosecurity Authority
Relevant Web Addresses
| 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, viable weed seeds, whole seed, cereal grains and extraneous material including anything of animal origin.
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 5061:
If stated by import permit consignments are to be free from insects at any stage of development (including eggs), especially cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species. Visual inspection by Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species.
Endorsement 5948:
For consignments to be re-exported, or issued a phytosanitary certificate with its stated country of origin, Endorsement 5948 can be used instead if required by import permit . Visual inspection by Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species.
ICR applies to bagged and containerised stockfeed.
Exporters may be required to obtain a declaration that the meal is for animal consumption and free of animal diseases from the department if required by the import permit. If a manufacturer's declaration stating composition of product is provided, the department can issue a Certificate as to Condition (GX46) that states based on Australia's Plant Health status, the feed ingredients are fit for animal consumption.
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 5061:
If stated by import permit consignments are to be free from insects at any stage of development (including eggs), especially cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species. Visual inspection by Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species.
Endorsement 5948:
For consignments to be re-exported, or issued a phytosanitary certificate with its stated country of origin, Endorsement 5948 can be used instead if required by import permit . Visual inspection by Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and Trogoderma species.
If the import permit does not require any additional declaration, a phytosanitary certificate with nil Endorsement will be issued.
ICR applies to bagged and containerised stockfeed.
Exporters may be required to obtain a declaration that the meal is for animal consumption and free of animal diseases from the department if required by the import permit. If a manufacturer's declaration stating composition of product is provided, the department can issue a Certificate as to Condition (GX46) that states based on Australia's Plant Health status, the feed ingredients are fit for animal consumption.
Papua New Guinea can issue variations of import permits with different treatment requirements. Exporters should check the permit for confirmation of any treatment details.
Consignmentsmust be accompanied with a treatment certificate and container cleanlinesscertificate.
If requested by the exporter, the following certification may be issued tocertify container cleanliness prior to loading:
Option 1
Containers must be thoroughly cleaned and free of any soil and debris through vacuum cleaning or container wash facilities using high water pressure. Exporter or packer to provide a declaration attesting to cleaning at time of inspection. This is not to be endorsed on phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments are to be fumigated with Methyl bromide at 32 grm/m3 for 24 hours at 21 degrees Celsius prior to export.
Option 2
Evidence of above are to be presented to Authorised Officer at time of inspection. Neither cleaning treatment is to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments must be heat treated (dry or steam) at 90 degrees Celsius or above for a minimum of 50-60 seconds during processing.
Option 3
Bulk vessel holds or containers for bulk products must be sanitised with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide prior to loading. Cleaning treatment is not to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments are to be fumigated with aluminium phosphide at 2 grm/m3 for 7 days for at 25 degrees Celsius or above, or 10 days at temperatures between 15 – 25 degrees Celsius prior to export.
Details of any fumigation treatments undertaken in Australia are to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
Option 4
For container bulk loading containers must bethoroughly cleaned and free of any soil and debris through vacuum cleaning orcontainer wash facilities using high water pressure.
Container must be sanitised with a synthetic pyrethroidinsecticide prior to loading.
Exporter or packer to provide a declaration attesting to cleaning at time ofinspection. This is not to be endorsed on phytosanitary certificate.
Consignmentsmust be accompanied with a treatment certificate and container cleanlinesscertificate.
If requested by the exporter, the following certification may be issued tocertify container cleanliness prior to loading:
- Container Inspection Certificate (EXDOC template GL2) - for bulk containerised grain exports;
OR
- Sack and Container Inspection Certificate (EXDOC template GL3) - for bagged containerised grain exports.
Option 1
Containers must be thoroughly cleaned and free of any soil and debris through vacuum cleaning or container wash facilities using high water pressure. Exporter or packer to provide a declaration attesting to cleaning at time of inspection. This is not to be endorsed on phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments are to be fumigated with Methyl bromide at 32 grm/m3 for 24 hours at 21 degrees Celsius prior to export.
Option 2
- Containers for bulk or bagged products must be cleansed/sanitised with either malathion, or fumigated with methyl bromide at 48 grm/m3 for 12 hours at 21 degrees Celsius or above prior to loading;
OR
- Bulk vessel holds must have been cleansed/sanitised with malathion, or fumigated with methyl bromide at 80 grm/m3 for 24 hours at 21 degrees Celsius or above prior to loading.
Evidence of above are to be presented to Authorised Officer at time of inspection. Neither cleaning treatment is to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments must be heat treated (dry or steam) at 90 degrees Celsius or above for a minimum of 50-60 seconds during processing.
Option 3
Bulk vessel holds or containers for bulk products must be sanitised with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide prior to loading. Cleaning treatment is not to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.
Consignments are to be fumigated with aluminium phosphide at 2 grm/m3 for 7 days for at 25 degrees Celsius or above, or 10 days at temperatures between 15 – 25 degrees Celsius prior to export.
Details of any fumigation treatments undertaken in Australia are to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
Option 4
For container bulk loading containers must bethoroughly cleaned and free of any soil and debris through vacuum cleaning orcontainer wash facilities using high water pressure.
Container must be sanitised with a synthetic pyrethroidinsecticide prior to loading.
Exporter or packer to provide a declaration attesting to cleaning at time ofinspection. This is not to be endorsed on phytosanitary certificate.
Option1 (EXDOC Endorsement 5061)
1) Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is known not to occurin Australia,
2) A representative sample was inspected and found free ofHide beetles (Trogoderma spp) and Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 5948)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), Hide beetles (Trogoderma spp) and Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus).
1) Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is known not to occurin Australia,
2) A representative sample was inspected and found free ofHide beetles (Trogoderma spp) and Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 5948)
1) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), Hide beetles (Trogoderma spp) and Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus).
Issued import permits dated 24 April 2018, 27April 2018, 26 July 2018 and 8 April 2022.
12/05/2022 - Added the option to issue a phytosanitary certificate with no additional declaration based on a new import permit.
12/05/2022 - Explanation of endorsement text updated accordingly.
12/05/2022 - Explanation of endorsement text updated accordingly.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026