Brassica oleracea var. botrytis seed
Country
South Africa (ZA)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Department Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF), Directorate Plant Health & Quality
Relevant Web Addresses
| 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.
Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.
A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Explanation of the endorsements:
Endorsement 8336:
- A crop inspection certificate is required to endorse freedom from Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians).
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from soil and plant residues/debris (as per normal tolerances).
Endorsement 8337:
- A laboratory testing certificate is required to endorse freedom from Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians).
- Visual inspection by the Authorised Officer is sufficient to endorse freedom from soil and plant residues/debris (as per normal tolerances).
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 8336)
1) The parent plants were inspected during active growth and found free from Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians),
1) The parent plants were inspected during active growth and found free from Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians),
2) The consignment is free from soil and plant residues/debris.
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 8337)
1) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians),
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 8337)
1) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Leafy gall fasciation (Rhodococcus fascians),
2) The consignment is free from soil and plant residues/debris.
Import permit dated 4 August 2025.
05/03/2026 - Updated text for endorsement 8336 & 8337 to include freedom from soil and plant residues/debris.
17/02/2026 - Created Micor case based on NPPO requirements.
17/02/2026 - Created Micor case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 12/02/2026
Reviewed Uploaded: 05/03/2026