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Case: Plant material for research purposes Effective: 03 Nov 2022 to 09 Nov 2022
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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.
In viewing case pathways based on the Plant material for research purposes case see also:
- Microscope slides
- Culture media
- Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens
- Test kits
- Highly refined organic chemicals and substances
- Plant DNA or RNA
- Dried herb products not for human consumption
- Sawdust and woodchips
- Plant derived charcoal, wood pellets, briquettes and firewood
- Permitted seed for sowing
- Low risk genetic material for in vitro and/or in vivo use in plants and/or laboratory organisms
- Biological control agents
- Plant pathogens, plant-related microorganisms, fungi and genetic material for research
- Drosophila spp. for use in post entry quarantine
- Herbarium specimens
Related Information:
- Pest bulletin: Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)
- Definition: General plant research material definitions
- Instructional material: Managing plant research material imported as accompanied baggage
- Website: Importing plant research material
- 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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