Following inspection, samples must be drawn by the biosecurity officer according to ISTA rules and submitted to a quarantine approved seed laboratory for germination testing. The consignment is to remain under biosecurity control pending germination results.
If the results indicate that the seed is non-viable (i.e. nil germination), the consignment may be released from biosecurity control by a biosecurity officer.
If the results indicate that the seed is still viable, the consignment is subject to one of the following mandatory treatments at the approved treatment sites and shall not be removed from these sites without prior approval from the department:
heat treatment at 95 °C and 50% relative humidity for 24 hours, or
heat treatment at 85 °C and 50% relative humidity for 48 hours.
Note: Prior to moist heat treatment, all bags/packaging must be opened or adequately punctured to allow moist heat penetration. Time measurements for the treatment are to be commenced when all product has reached the specified temperatures.
Provided all of the above conditions have been met, the consignment may be released from biosecurity control by a biosecurity officer.
It is the importer's responsibility to identify and to ensure it has complied with all requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation
QBL Price at posting:
4.9¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held
