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Case: Capsicum spp. (requiring testing) seed for sowing Effective 25 Nov 2022 to 07 Dec 2022

This case contains a number of different import scenarios with associated import conditions. You can refine the import scenarios by answering the questions below.

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Have the seed lots been tested for regulated pathogens prior to shipment?

Capsicum seed must be tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) either prior to export or on arrival in Australia for:

Columnea latent viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid and Potato spindle tuber viroid.
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
Tomato mottle mosaic virus.

Yes, tested prior to shipment at the Naktuinbouw (NAKT) laboratory, Netherlands

Yes, tested prior to shipment at an overseas laboratory other than NAKT

No, not tested prior to shipment (i.e. onshore testing is required in Australia)