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Case: Ricinus communis seed for sowing Effective 22 Feb 2019 to 28 Feb 2019
Case Description
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed.
Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis.
R. communis may be imported under the following conditions:
All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory.
All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified.
All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released.
For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
This case applies to imports into: Australia.
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