11 July 2016
Who does this notice affect?
This notice will affect importers of selected vegetable seeds for sowing as outlined in Import Industry Advice Notice 58-2016 who wish to participate in a reduced inspection trial.
What has changed?
- Eggplant seeds have been removed from “Table 1: Listed vegetable seed species eligible for the upcoming reduced inspection trial” in Import Industry Advice Notice 58-2016 due to a current Solanum seed review. Below is the updated list of vegetable seed species for the trial.
| Genus | Listed permitted vegetable seed species | Common names |
|---|---|---|
| Allium | Species listed in BICON as permitted Allium spp. seed for sowing | Chives Leek Onion |
| Amaranthus | Amaranthus spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Amaranth |
| Apium | Apium spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Celery |
| Asparagus | Asparagus spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Asparagus |
| Beta | Beta spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Beetroot Chard |
| Brassica | Species listed in BICON as permitted Brassica spp. seed for sowing | Bok choy Brassica Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Turnip |
| Cichorium | Cichorium spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Endive |
| Lactuca | Lactuca spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Lettuce |
| Ocimum | Ocimum spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Basil |
| Raphanus | Raphanus spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Radish |
| Spinacia | Spinacia spp. listed in BICON as Permitted seed for sowing | Spinach |
- Seed lots less than 10kg not accompanied with a valid ISTA certificate or equivalent have been excluded from the trial due to the contamination risks. Eligibility to use the designated “AQIS commodity code” (LSTD) for the trial has changed to be for seeds (including seed lots less than 10kg) that are:
- on the updated list above and imported under the tariff code 1209.91.00;
- accompanied with a valid ISTA certificate or equivalent; and
- imported through cargo (i.e. not imported through the mail).
Further information
For further information, please email Plant Import Operations at Imports or phone 1800 900 090.