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Case: Permitted seed for sowing Effective 13 May 2022 to 18 May 2022

Permitted species — Not genetically modified — Other than research end use — Non-pelleted seed — Not purity tested offshore

Assess Requirement

Prior to export the goods must be inspected and found free from evidence of any Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern including khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium).


To demonstrate compliance with this requirement you must present the following on a Phytosanitary certificate:

The additional declaration “Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia’s list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern."

Is the evidence provided OK?

For assistance in assessing phytosanitary certificates please refer to:

Checklist of phytosanitary certificate key features