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Case: Camellia sinensis seed for sowing Effective 05 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
Glossary
The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.
Term | Definition |
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Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site) |
An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things. |
DNA modification |
The adding of genetic information from other species. In most cases the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Examples include resistance to pests, diseases or environmental conditions, resistance to herbicides, novel traits such as flower colour or enhanced vase life or the production of a certain nutrient or pharmaceutical agent. |
goods |
Goods include: 1. An animal. 2. A plant. 3. Any other article, substance or thing (including, but not limited to, any kind of moveable property); and, to avoid doubt, includes mail of any kind and ballast water. |
import permit application |
The department will assess the application and on the basis of that assessment may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those products. It should be noted that applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued. The Director of biosecurity or their delegate issues the import permit. You should ensure that an application is submitted for each product type and that the prescribed fee accompanies the import permit application. |
ISTA |
ISTA is the acronym for the International Seed Testing Association. ISTA provides an international standard for seed sampling and seed testing that is internationally recognised and trusted. The primary purpose of ISTA is to develop, adopt and publish standard procedures for sampling and testing seeds, and to promote uniform application of these procedures for evaluation of seeds moving in international trade. |
seed lot |
Seed lot is defined as: A number of units of a single commodity, identifiable by its homogeneity of composition, origin etc., forming part of a consignment. The seed lot can be:
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Thiabendazole® seed fungicide |
Thiabendazole (TBZ) is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide. Commercial formulations are P-Pickel T ® or Farmoz Fairgro ® and contain Thiabendazole and Thiram as active substances. |
Thiram® seed fungicide |
Thiram® contains 50 to 80% tetramethylthiuram disulphide. |
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