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Case: Plant material for research purposes Effective 15 Sep 2021 to 16 Sep 2021
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This case describes the import requirements for not knowingly infected live plant samples, whole seed samples and other plant samples (e.g. processed or preserved samples) imported for research purposes. Plant material for research purposes may require containment in an approved arrangement site (e.g. laboratory or glasshouse). The required level of containment is determined by assessing the biosecurity risk associated with the imported material as well as the proposed research activity. Plant material that has undergone a department approved preservation method offshore may be released from biosecurity control. Alternatively, treatments can often be applied on arrival to allow the imported plant material to be released from biosecurity control (e.g. gamma irradiation treatment). Treatment options will vary depending on the type and form of plant material. An appropriate treatment option will be determined during the permit assessment.
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This case applies to imports into: Australia.
Related Information:
- Definition: General plant research material definitions
- Instructional material: Managing plant research material imported as accompanied baggage
- Guideline: Generating an entry for plant research material that arrives to an AA site or importer
- Website: Importing plant research material
- Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) bulletin
- Product reference: Plant material requiring gamma irradiation treatment
- Product reference: Department approved methods of preserving plant material
- Product reference: Plant material for research purposes
- Product reference: Genetically modified (GM) commodities
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