Changes

The department has approved a new laboratory to perform seed purity analysis on seed being imported into Australia. The list of department approved seed testing laboratories has been updated to include the following laboratory:

Import permits:
Seed species that require an import permit:

• Existing import permits will not be varied to include the new laboratory, unless specifically requested by an import permit holder.
• All new permits will be issued with the new laboratory included.

Seed species that do not require an import permit:

• Certificates issued by the above laboratory will be accepted by the department immediately.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of seed for sowing, importers of seed for human consumption, their brokers, Client Contact Group and Cargo Operations.

Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.