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Grain and Seeds for  
Consumption, Feed or  
Processing  
  
GCFP.IHS  
  
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  February  
  
  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 1 of 78  TITLE  
Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing  
COMMENCEMENT  
This consolidated Import Health Standard comes into force on 17 February 2023.   
  
The amendment history to this import health standard is set out in Appendix 3.  
  
REVOCATION  
This import health standard revokes the Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for 
Consumption, Feed or Processing, dated 2 February 2023.  
  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard is issued under sections 24A and 166A of the Biosecurity Act 
1993.   
  
Dated at Wellington, 17 February 2023  
  
  
Steve Corin  
Manager, Plant Product Imports  
Biosecurity New Zealand   
Ministry for Primary Industries   
(acting under delegated authority of the Director -General)  
  
Contact for further information:  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Animal and Plant Health Directorates  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
Email: Plantimports@mpi.govt.nz    
  
Contents  Page  
Introduction 2 
Part 1:   General Requirements  5 
1.1  Application  5 
1.2  Incorporation of material by reference  5 
1.3  Definitions  6 Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 2 of 78  1.4  General  6 
1.5  Documentation 7 
1.6  Grain/seeds analysis in New Zealand  9 
1.7  Trade samples  9 
Part 2:   Specific Requirements  9 
2.1  ‘Basic’  grain/seeds  10 
2.2  Avena  spp. (oats)  11 
2.3  Brassica napus  (canola, rapeseed, swedes)  13 
2.4  Cannabis sativa (low-THC hemp varieties)  15 
2.5  Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)  18 
2.6  Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  19 
2.7  Glycine max  (soybeans)  23 
2.8  Gossypium spp. (cotton)  24 
2.9  Guizotia abyssinica (niger)  27 
2.10  Helianthus spp. (sunflower seeds)  29 
2.11  Hordeum spp. (barley)  33 
2.12  Lens spp. (lentils)  35 
2.13  Lupinus spp. (lupins)  38 
2.14  Medicago spp. (alfalfa/lucerne)  40 
2.15 Panicum spp. (millet)  42 
2.16  Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  (green millet)  47 
2.17  Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  49 
2.18  Phaseolus  spp. (green beans, other beans)  50 
2.19  Pisum  spp. (peas)  54 
2.20  Secale cereale (rye/ryecorn)  57 
2.21  Setaria italica (foxtail / Italian millet)  60 
2.22  Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  62 
2.23  Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. (triticale, wheat)  64 
2.24  Vicia  spp. (broad beans / faba beans)  67 
2.25  Vigna  spp. (adzuki beans, black -eyed beans, mung beans, cowpeas)  69 
2.26  Zea mays  (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)  71 
Appendix 1: Definitions  74 
Appendix 2: Treatment options  76 
Appendix 3: Amendment Record  77 
Appendix 4: Pest List  81 
 
  
Introduction  
This introduction is not part of the import health standard (IHS) but is intended to indicate 
its general effect.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 3 of 78  Purpose  
This IHS specifies the requirements for the importation of grain and seeds for 
consumption, feed, or processing from all countries.   
Background  
An IHS issued under the New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) specifies the 
requirements to be met to effectively manage biosecurity risks associated with importing 
goods, including the risks from incidentally imported new organisms.   
IHSs include measures that must be applied in the exporting country bef ore the products 
are exported. IHSs also include requirements that must be met by importers during 
importation, including while the products are in transit and held in a transitional facility before biosecurity clearance can be given.   
Post-clearance requirements may also be specified in an IHS.  
Guidance boxes throughout the IHS provide information on how the requirements may be 
met.   
Who should read this?  
Anyone who is involved in the process of importing or has an interest in importing grain 
and seeds  for consumption, feed or processing into New Zealand should read and be 
familiar with this IHS.    
Why is this important?  
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that grain and seeds for consumption, feed 
or processing comply with the requirements of the relevant IHS.   
Grain and seeds for consumption, feed or processing that do not comply with the 
requirements of the IHS may not be cleared for entry into New Zealand and may be 
directed for treatment (including destructive processing), re- shipment, destruction or 
further action deemed appropriate by a Chief Technical Officer.   
The pathway may be suspended if certain types of viable regulated pests or quarantine 
weed seeds are intercepted.   
Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
A Chief Technical Officer (CTO) may consider an application for an equivalent 
phytosanitary measure to be approved, different from that provided for in this IHS, to maintain the same level of protection assured by the current measures. Equivalence will 
be considered with reference to the International Standard for  
Phytosanitary Measures 24: Guidelines for the determination and recognition of 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 4 of 78  The CTO may issue a direction under section 27(1)(d) of the Act, setting out specific 
measures different from those set out in this IHS, to be applied to effectly manage risks 
associated with specified goods.   
If an equivalent measure is approved, an import permit may be issued under section 
24D(2) of the Act, if the Director -General considers it appropriate to do so. The details of 
the CTO direction will be included in the special conditions section of the permit.  
Document history  
Refer to Appendix  3 for the Amendment Record for this IHS.   
Other information  
Importers of Cannabis sativa (low THC hemp seed) and Papaver somniferum  must 
contact the Ministry of  Health prior to importation for advice on licensing.  
Oil seed meals and other processed plant products that are intended for animal feeds are 
covered by IHS: Processed Animal Feeds of Plant Origin.    
Non-viable grain and seeds imported for human consumption are covered by IHS: Stored 
Plant Products for  Human Consumption.   
Note: It is the importer's responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all New 
Zealand laws as this is not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements.   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 5 of 78  Part 1:  General Requirements   
1.1 Application  
(1) This import health standard (IHS) applies to grain and seeds that are imported for 
consumption, feed or processing, from plant species that:  
a) have a schedule in Part 2: Specific Requirements and are listed in the MPI 
Plants Biosecurity   
Index  (PBI); or  
b) are listed as ‘Basic’  in the  PBI.  
(2) All grain and seeds to which this IHS applies may be imported from any country, 
unless specified otherwise in Part 2: Specific Requirements.   
  
Guidance  
• If a grain/seed species is not covered by this IHS, the grain and seeds are not 
eligible to be imported into New Zealand under this IHS.  
• ‘Basic ’ grain and seeds are listed under the “ import specification for seed for 
sowing ” column in the PBI.  
• Processing methods may include cold pressing, cooking, crushing, grinding, 
milling, rolling, popping, pelletising, steam flaking or a combination of one or 
more of these methods. For more information regarding processing methods 
contact MPI.  
1.2 Incorporation of ma terial by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act:  
a) ISPM 5. 2 018. Glossary of phytosanitary terms. Rome, IPPC, FAO  
 
b) ISPM 12. 20 22. Phytosanitary certificates. Rome, IPPC, FAO   
c) ISPM  24. 2017. Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence 
of phytosanitary  measures. Rome, IPPC, FAO    
d) Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR)    
e) MPI-ABRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments    
f) MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI)    
g) MPI Protocol fo r Testing Seed Imports for the Presence of Genetically Modified  
Seeds    
h) Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds   
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act, it is declared that section 1420(1) does not apply, that is, a notice under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published 
before material that amends or replaces any material incorporated by reference that 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 6 of 78  1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions are listed  in Appendix 1.   
  
    
1.4 General  
(1) Grain and seeds must be identified to species level.  
(2) All grain and seeds must be free from regulated pests and contaminants.   
(3) All treatments required under this IHS must be carried out:  
a) in the exporting country prior  to export; or  
b) on board the vessel prior to discharge; or   
c) on arrival at a transitional facility by either an approved treatment operator  or 
under an inspector’s supervision.   
(4) Movement of uncleared consignments must be undertaken in a secure manner to 
prevent loss of the goods during movement.  
(5) Organisations importing consignments of Avena spp., Hordeum spp., Secale spp., 
Sorghum spp., Triticosecale spp., Triticum  spp. and Zea mays  grain for processing 
must do so under a grain importation system (GIS).     
(6) Biosecurity clearance must not be given to grain and seeds containing viable seeds 
which are: a)   not listed in the PBI; or  
b) listed as “entry prohibited” in the PBI; or  
c) listed in the PBI  and present in volumes greater than 0.1% in weight of the 
consignment; or  
d) listed in the Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds .   
(7) Biosecurity clearance must not be given to grain and seeds or their byproducts 
intended to be fed to pigs or ruminants if grain and seeds are imported from 
countries or zones that are not officially free from foot and mouth disease (FMD); 
unless one of the following has occurred:  
a) 31 days have elapsed from the date of shipment;    
b) the grain and seeds are treated as per Appendix 2 of the standard;   
c) the grain and seeds are heat treated at one of the following ranges:  
i)  60°C for no less than 30 
minutes;  ii)  80°C for no less 
than 10 minutes; or iii)   85°C for 
no less than 5 minutes.   
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• Grain and seeds are subject to inspection on arrival for regulated pests (including 
quarantine weed seeds) and contaminants.  
• Consignments of grain and seeds treated either offshore or in New Zealand are 
subject to sampling to verify efficacy of the devitalisation process.   
Countries have ‘FMD freedom’ if the World Organisation for A nimal Health officially 
recognises them as free from foot and mouth disease. For more information, see 
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/foot -andmouth -disease/#ui -id-2  
1.5 Documentation  
1.5.1 Import permit  
(1)  An import permit is not required for importing commodities under this import health 
standard, unless specified in a CTO direction setting out alternative measures.  
1.5.2 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) All consignments of grain and seeds, except those listed as ‘ Basic ’ in the PBI, must 
be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.   
(2) The phytosanitary certificate must be issued by the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country in accordance with ISPM 12.   
(3) Prior to issuing the phytosanitary certificate, the NPPO of the exporting country must 
sample and inspect the consignment, and be satisfied that no regulated pests and 
contaminants are present in the consignment in accordance with t he following: a)  
 In the drawn sample of 5 kg:  
i)  no live regulated arthropods are permited; and ii)   no regulated weed 
seeds are permitted for import under options 1 and 4; and iii)   there is no 
threshold for regulated weed seeds for import under options 2 and 3, because 
the contaminant seeds will be devitalised through processing or treatment in 
New Zealand transitional facilities.    
(4) The phytosanitary certificate must contain:   
a) sufficient details to enable identification of the consignment and its com ponent 
parts, including: i)   lot number(s); ii)   number and description of packages; 
iii)  country/place of origin of the grain/seed; and iv)   variety name(s).  
b) the following declaration:   
i)  “ This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles 
described herein have been inspected and/or tested according to appropriate official procedures and are considered to be free from the 
quarantine pests specified by the importing contracting party and to 
conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing contracting party, including those for regulated non- quarantine pests ”.  
c) any additional declaration(s) as required under Part 2: Specific Requirements .  
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• The maximum pest limit for pest contamination on grain and seeds is 0.9 pest per kg 
of seeds. To achieve 95% confidence that the maximum pest limit will not be 
exceeded, no live regulated pests are permitted in an officially drawn sample of 5kg 
(i.e. acceptance no = 0).  
• For a list of NPPOs, refer to the International Plant Protection Convention  (IPPC) 
website.   
• The full list of regulated and non- regulated pests for New Zealand can be found in  
Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR) .  
• If any visually detectable pests are found by the NPPO during the inspection of the 
consignment, the certifying NPPO can establish the regulatory status of the pest by 
referring to ONZPR.  
• If the pest is not listed in ONZPR, the certifying NPPO can contact MPI  to establish 
the regulatory status of the pest.  
1.5.3 Sampling certificate  
(1) Where required by Part 2: Specific Requirements , a seed sampling certificate must 
accompany the grain and seeds.   
(2) The sampling must be done in accordance with International Seed Testing 
Association (ISTA) methodologies.  
(3) The sampling certificate must be issued by the exporting country’s NPPO  and must 
clearly identify the consignment (e.g. hold number of ship, shipping container number(s) or line of sacks from which the samples were drawn).  
(4) If a sampling certificate cannot be provided, grain and seeds must  be sampled on 
arrival in New Zealand in accordance with Part 1.6.  
(5) The sampling certificate must state that the:  
a) primary samples for each consignment were officially drawn at a rate of at least one primary sample per 100 tonnes of grain; and  
b) submitted samples were prepared and dispatched in accordance with the ISTA 
rules.  
  
  
Guidance  
•  Certificates issued by the NPPO that combine and meet the individual requirements 
of both the phytosanitary certificate and sampling certificate are acceptable.  
1.5.4 Seed analysis certificate  
(1) Where required by Part 2: Specific Requirements , a seed analy sis certificate must 
accompany the grain and seeds.   
(2) If a seed analysis certificate cannot be provided, the grain and seeds must be 
sampled and analysed on arrival in New Zealand for contaminant seeds in 
accordance with Part 1.6.   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 9 of 78  a) be issued by an Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) or ISTA 
accredited seed testing  
station;    
b) state the scientific name and quantity of contaminant grain and seeds identified 
in the consignment sample;   
c) record any unidentified genera or species; and  
d) record any quarantine weed seeds that are detected in the official sample (refer 
to the Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds).  
1.6 Grain/seeds analysis in New Zealand  
(1) Grain and seeds consignments that are not accompanied by seed sampling certificates and seed analysis certificates must be sampled and analysed on arrival in New Zealand for contaminant seeds.  
(2) Consignments that require analysis in New Zealand must be held on board the vessel or in a transitional facility until the analysis has been completed and assessed by MPI.  
(3) Sampling must be carried out by a subcontracted (3
rd party) ISTA trained sampler 
under the supervision of MPI or by MPI at the importer’s expense.   
(4) Samples must be sent to an ISTA -accredited seed analysis laboratory approved to 
MPI Standard for  General Transitional Facilities for Uncleared Goods  and 
accompanied by the following information: a)   the name and address of the importer;  
b) the name and voyage number of the vessel carrying the grain and port(s) of discharge;  
c) the sampling certificate; and  
d) the weight of each consignment in the shipment and the number of containers (if appropriate).  
1.7 Trade samples  
Guidance  
•  Import requirements for trade samples can be found in the Research Samples 
(except animal  samples) import health standard.   
Part 2:  Specific Requirements   
(1)  Part 2 sets out the specific phytosanitary requirements that must be met in addition 
to Part 1: General Requirements , for the following grain and seeds:  
• Basic grain/seeds   
• Avena spp. (oats)   
• Brassica napus  (canola, rapeseed, swedes)   
• Cannabis sativa (low- THC hemp varieties)   
• Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)   
• Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)   
• Glycine max  (soybeans)   
• Gossypium  spp. (cotton)   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 10 of 78  • Guizotia abyssinica (niger)   
• Helianthus  spp. (sunflower)   
• Hordeum  spp. (barley)   
• Lens  spp. (lentils)   
• Lupinus  spp. (lupins)   
• Medicago spp. (alfalfa/lucerne)   
• Panicum  spp. (millet)   
• Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  (green millet)   
• Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)   
• Phaseolus  spp. (green beans, other beans)   
• Pisum  spp. (peas)   
• Secale cereale (rye/ryecorn)   
• Setaria italic  (foxtail / Italian millet)  
• Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)   
• Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. (triticale and wheat)   
• Vicia  spp. (broad beans / faba bean)   
• Vigna spp. (adzuki beans, black -eyed beans, mung beans, cowpeas)   
• Zea mays  (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)   
  
    
2.1 ‘Basic’ grain/seeds  
(1) Grain and seeds listed as ‘ Basic’  in the  PBI can be imported into New Zealand for 
the purposes of consumption, feed or processing.   
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is not required.  
  
Guidance  
•  Under Ministry of Health regulations, importers of Papaver somniferum  seeds 
must contact the Ministry of Health  (the Controlled Drugs Advisor for Medicines 
Control) prior to importation for advice on licensi ng.  
  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 11 of 78  2.2 Avena spp. (oats)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Avena  spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Avena spp. may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.2.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Avena spp. grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a)  The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Avena  spp. grain was heat treated and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds ”;  or  
ii) “The Avena  spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/o r 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.2.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Avena spp. grain must be treated to render it non -viable in a transitional facility, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.2.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Avena spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a 
transitional  facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is 
securely transported.  
(2) Avena spp. grain must be processed to render it non- viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 12 of 78  (3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
grains.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certific ate:  
 i)  “The Avena  spp. grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and 
mites;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites. ”  
and ii)   “The Avena  spp. 
grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Cephalosporium 
gramineum ;  or   
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from 
Cephal osporium gramineum ;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative fo r Cephalosporium gramineum. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Cephalosporium 
gramineum . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 13 of 78  2.2.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurit y clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1)  Avena spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival 
at the New Zealand border.     
2.3 Brassica napus (canola, rapeseed, swedes)  
(1) The regulated pest list fo r Brassica napus  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Brassica napus  seeds may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.3.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be rendered non -viable  prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a) One of the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Brassica napus  seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds.”   
or  
ii) “The Brassica napus  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy, and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.3.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 14 of 78  2.3.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
(3) Brassica napus  seeds must only  be used for the manufacture of food/feed products 
and any residue must be held and destroyed as directed by an Inspector.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.3.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance o n arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)   
(1)  Brassica napus  seed is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 15 of 78  2.4 Cannabis sativa (low -THC hemp varieties)   
(1) The regulated pest list for Cannabis sativa  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cannabis sativa seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
  
Guidance  
• Under Ministry of Health regulations, importers of whole Cannabis sativa 
seeds (low -THC hemp varieties) must contact the Ministry of Health  (the 
Controlled Drugs Advisor for Medicines Control) prior to importation for advice 
on licensing.  
• There are additional requirements under the Agricultural Compounds and 
Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act for THC and CBD contents of Cannabis 
sativa  seeds used in animal feed. See products regulated under the ACVM Act 
or contact approvals@mpi.govt.nz  for more information.  
2.4.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2 or must be hulled.   
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate for consignments of heat -treated or irradiated Cannabis sativa seeds:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Cannabis sativa seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds .”   
b) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate for consignments of hulled Cannabis sativa seeds:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seeds were hulled, and the consignment contains 
no viable whole seeds .”  
and ii)   “The Cannabis s ativa  
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “ pest free area” free  from Curvularia cymbopogonis, 
Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis ;   
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Curvularia 
cymbopogonis ,  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 16 of 78  Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septor ia 
cannabis ; or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result is negative for  
Curvula ria cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria 
cannabis. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI 
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis . The sample size taken for the 
phytosanitary certificate must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.4.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.4.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds must be processed to render them non- viable in a 
transitional facility appr oved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional 
Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or process ing 
seeds.  
(3) Cannabis sativa seeds must be used for the manufacture of food or animal products 
only and any  residue must be held and destroyed as directed by an inspector.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand as per Part 1.6.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 17 of 78  (5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i) “The Cannabis sativa seeds have been:   
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curvularia cymbopogonis, 
Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis ;  
or   
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Curvularia 
cymbopogonis,  
Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria 
cannabis;  or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodol ogies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate , 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI 
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis . The sample size must be five 
times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.4.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds are not eligible for  importation for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 18 of 78  2.5 Carthamus tinctorius (safflower)  
(1) The regulated pest list for  Carthamus tinctorius  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Carthamus tinctorius seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.5.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New 
Zealand, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Carthamus tinctorius seeds were heat -treated and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;  
or  
ii) “The Carthamus tinctorius seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and 
the consignment contains no viable seeds” .   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in t he “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.5.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them 
non-viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.5.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1)  Carthamus tinctorius  seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a 
transitional facility.   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 19 of 78  2.5.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at New 
Zealand border (Option 4)   
(1)  Carthamus tinctorius  seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and the 
USA for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds mus t be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i) “The Carthamus tinctorius  seeds have been:   
1) sourced from an area where Alternaria carthami and Cercospora 
carthami  are known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or   
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to appropriate procedures and no Alternaria 
carthami and Cercos pora carthami were detected;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Alternaria carthami and 
Cercospora carthami ”.   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Alternaria carthami and 
Cercospora carthami . The sample size m ust be five times (5×) ISTA using 
ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
  
    
2.6 Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Cicer arietinum  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cicer arietinum seeds may be imported under one of the following options:    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 20 of 78  2.6.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were heat -treated and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;  
or  
ii) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.6.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grain and seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior 
to import, ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.6.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
(3) Any residue of Cicer arietinum  seeds after processing must be held and destroyed 
as directed by an Inspector.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 21 of 78  Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei is known not to 
occur/not known to occur;   
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei  
was found;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Ascochyta rabiei .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Ascochyta rabiei . The 
sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(6) Cicer arietinum  seeds must be processed to render them non- viable.  
Documentation  
(7) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.6.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at New 
Zealand border (Option 4)   
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 22 of 78   a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei is known not to 
occur/not known to occur;   
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei  
was found;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Ascochyta rabiei .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-
approved diagnostic laboratory against Ascochyta rabiei . The sample size 
must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 23 of 78  2.7 Glycine max  (soybeans)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Glycine max  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Glycine max  seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.7.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Glycine max  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.7.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand ( Option 2)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation    
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.7.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be processed in a transitional facility aopproved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 24 of 78  (3) Glycine max seeds must only be used for the manufacture of food products and any 
residue must be held and destroyed as directed by an Inspector.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declarations must be included on the phyt osanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Glycine max  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Peronospora manshurica is known not 
to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to appropriate proc edures and no Peronospora 
manshurica  was found;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Peronospora manshurica.”    
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
(6) If additional declarations or a laboratory test result for freedom from Peronospora 
manshurica cannot be provided, the Glycine max seeds must be heat -treated during 
processing at 85˚C or above for 60 seconds for surface sterilisation purposes.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Peronospora manshurica. 
The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
2.7.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Glycine max seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at 
the New Zealand border.  
    
2.8 Gossypium spp. (cotton)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Gossypium  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 25 of 78  (2) Gossyp ium spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.8.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.8.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.8.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be processed to render them non- viable in a 
transitional facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional 
Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 26 of 78  (4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.8.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Gossypium spp. seeds are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 27 of 78  2.9 Guizotia abyssinica (niger)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Guizotia abyssinica seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Guizotia abyssinica seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.9.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in New 
Zealand, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:   
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Guizotia abyss inica seeds were heat -treated and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Guizotia abyssinica seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and 
the consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.9.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them 
non-viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.9.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be processed to render them non- viable in a 
transitional facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional 
Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk  Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 28 of 78  Documentation  
(3) A sampling certifi cate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.9.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)   
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 29 of 78  2.10 Helianthus spp. (sunflower seeds)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Helianthus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Helianthus  spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.10.1  Import ation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1) 
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.10.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.10.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 30 of 78  (2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Aspergillus parasiticus , Diaporthe 
helianthi,  
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi is known not to occur/ 
not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced fro m a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and no Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi,  
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi 
was found;  or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample siz e of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi.”    
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.    
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory against Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi. The sample size 
must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(5) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be processed to render them non- viable.  
Documentation  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 31 of 78  2.10.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arri val at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)   
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated ins ects;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects ”.  
and  
ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Pseudomonas syringae pv. 
aptata  and  
Pseudomonas syringae pv. 
tagetis ;   or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from 
Pseudomonas syringae pv.  
aptata and Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis ;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Pseudomonas syringae  pv. 
aptata and Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis .”   
If this declaration can not be i ncluded in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
and iii)   “The Helianthus  spp. 
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Aspergillus parasiticus, 
Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi ;    
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Aspergillus 
parasiticus,  
Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and 
Septoria helianthi ; or  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 32 of 78  3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Aspergillus parasit icus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
and iv)   “The Helianthus  spp. 
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Sunflower mosaic 
virus ;   or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from 
Sunflower mosaic virus.   
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Pseudomonas syringae  
pv. aptata, Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis,  
Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and 
Septoria helianthi .  
The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 33 of 78  2.11 Hordeum spp. (barley)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Hordeum spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Hordeum  spp. may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.11.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Hordeum  spp. grain was heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds ”;  
or  
ii) “The Hordeum  spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfect ion Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.11.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options  listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grain that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, priot to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.11.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival 
to a transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securely transported.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 34 of 78  (2) Hordeum  spp. grain must be processed to render it non- viable in a transitional 
facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for 
General Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
grains.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Hordeum  spp. grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and 
mites;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites. ”  
and iii)   “The Hordeum  spp. 
grain has been:   
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Cephalosporium gramineum, Fusarium longipes and Tilletia controversa;   
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from 
Cephalosporium gramineum, Fusarium longipes  and Tilletia 
controversa ;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Cephalosporium gramineum, 
Fusarium longipes  and Tilletia controversa.”    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 35 of 78  If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the expo rting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Cephalosporium 
gramineum, Fusarium longipes  and Tilletia controversa. The sample size must 
be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.   
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “D isinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Teatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for 
Processing Import  System Requirements . Requirements for the seed analysis 
certificates can be found in Appendix B .  
2.11.4  Importation of grain/seeds for bi osecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Hordeum spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at 
the New Zealand border.  
    
2.12 Lens spp. (lentils)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Lens spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lens spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.12.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Lens spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” ;  or  
ii) “The Lens spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds” .   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 36 of 78  Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.12.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.12.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be processed to render non -viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General 
Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 37 of 78  2.12.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the border (Option 4)   
Documentation  
(1)  A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, 
the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6. (2)   A 
phytosanitary certificate is required.      Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(Option 1)  
 
 otherwise, 
the  as per Part 1.6.  
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 38 of 78  2.13 Lupinus spp. (lupins)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Lupinus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lupinus  spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.13.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” ;   
or  
ii) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.13.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be treated to render non -viable in a trans itional facility, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 39 of 78    
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.   
2.13.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1)  Lupinus  spp. seeds must be processed to render them non -viable in a 
transitional facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facility for 
General Uncleared Risk Goods . (2)  The transitional facility must be approved by MPI 
for holding and/or processing seeds  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certifi cate are required;  seeds must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand,  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.13.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the border (Option 4)   
(1)  Lupinus  spp. seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and USA for 
biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2)  A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, 
the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6. (3)   A 
phytosanitary certificate is required.      Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(Option 1)  
 
 otherwise, 
the  as per Part 1.6.  
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 40 of 78  2.14 Medicago spp. (alfalfa/lucerne)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Medicago spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Medicago spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.14.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Medicago spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”.   
or  
ii) “The Medicago spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.14.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be treated to render non- viable in a transitional facility, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 41 of 78    
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.14.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Medicago spp. see ds must be processed to render them non- viable in a transitional 
facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facility for General 
Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; seeds must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand,  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.14.4 Importation of grain/se eds for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the border (Option 4)  
(1)  Medicago spp. seeds must be free of unapproved genetically modified (GM) 
grain/seeds .  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand as per Part 1.6.  
(3) A genetically modified seed test certificate for Medicago sativa is required, otherwise 
consignments of  Medicago spp. seeds must be representatively sampled, tested 
and found to be free of unapproved GM seeds on arrival.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Medicago spp. seeds have been:   
1) sourced from an area where Pea early browning tobravirus, Peanut 
stunt cucumovirus and Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa are 
known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and no Pea early Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(Option 1)  
 
 otherwise, 
the  as per Part 1.6.  
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 42 of 78  browing tobravirus, Peanut stunt cucumovirus  and Xanthomonas 
campestris pv. alfalfa was detected;  
or  
3) (only for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa) representatively 
sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in 
accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The 
samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory and 
the test result was negative for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country  
  
Guidance  
• Guidelines for sampling and testing for the presence of GM seeds are specified 
in the  
Operational Code:  Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified 
Plant Material.    
• A list of MPI approved GM testing facilities  can be found on the MPI website.   
• Guidelines for importation of GM food and ingredients  can be found on the MPI 
website.  
• Any consignment that is found to contain unapproved GM seeds will not be 
permitted to enter New Zealand and will be treated (where appropriate), re -
shipped or destroyed.  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, t ested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Xanthomonas campestris 
pv. alfalfa. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.   
  
    
2.15 Panicum spp. (millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Panicum  spp. grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Panicum spp. grain may be imported under one of the following options:   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 43 of 78  2.15.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Panicum spp. grain was heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds”.   
or  
ii) “The Panicum spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.15.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non -viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grain that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.15.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for Gen eral 
Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(Option 1)  
 
 otherwise, 
the  as per Part 1.6.  
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 44 of 78  Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  grain must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand,  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 45 of 78  (4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:   
1) sourced from an area where Anthracocystis destruens (syn: 
Sorosporium  manchuricum and Sporisorium destruens ), Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe,  
B. oryzae-sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago crameri are 
known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and Anthracocystis 
destruens (syn: Sorosporium  manchuricum and Sporisorium 
destruens ), Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe,  
B. oryzae-sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago crameri  were 
not detected; or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for  Anthracocystis destruens (syn: 
Sorosporium manchuricum and  Sporisorium  destruens ), Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens 
and Ustilago crameri.”    
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
and ii)   “The Panicum  
spp. grain:  
1) was sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides bessey i is known 
not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) has undergone appropriate pest control activities that are effective 
against Aphelenchoides besseyi ;  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Anthracocystis destruens 
(syn: Sorosporium manchuricum and  Sporisorium  destruens ), Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pal lescens and 
Ustilago crameri. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 46 of 78  2.15.4   Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;  
and ii)   “The Panicum  spp. 
grain has been:  
1) sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides besseyi  is known not to 
occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of live  
Aphelenchoides besseyi ;  
and  iii)   “The Panicum  spp. 
grain has been:   
1) sourced from a “ pest free area ” where Anthracocystis destruens  
(syn: Sorosporium  manchuricum  and Sporisorium destruens ), 
Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe,  
B. oryzae-sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens  and Ustilago crameri  are 
known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  where Anthracocystis 
destruens  (syn: Sorosporium manchuricum  and Sporisorium 
destruens ), Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae-sativae , 
Cochliobolus pallescens  and Ustilago crameri  are known not to 
occur/ not known to occur;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Anthracocystis destruens (syn: 
Sorosporium manchuricum and  Sporisorium  destruens ), Balansia Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 47 of 78  claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens 
and Ustilago crameri. ”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Anthracocystis destruens 
(syn: Sorosporium manchuricum and Sporisorium  destruens ), Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago 
crameri.  The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “D isinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
  
  
    
2.16 Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  (green 
millet)  
(1)  Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds may be imported under one of the 
following options:  
2.16.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds must be rendered non- viable 
prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the treatment options listed in 
Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a)  One of the following additional declarations must be included on the 
phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds were heat -treated, 
and the consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
or  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 48 of 78  ii) “The Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds were irradiated at a 
dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no viable seeds.”   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
  
2.16.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds must be treated in a transitional 
facility t o render them non- viable, using one of the treatment options listed in 
Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
  
2.16.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1)  Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds are not eligible for importation for 
processing in a  
transitional facility  
2.16.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)   
(1)  Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds are not eligible for 
importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.     Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 49 of 78  2.17 Ph alaris canariensis (canary grass)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phalaris canariensis  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phalaris canariensis  seeds may be imported under one of the following options:    
2.17.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New 
Zealand, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”.    
or  
ii) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and 
the consignment contains no viable seeds”.    
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.17.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds must be trea ted in a transitional facility to render them 
non-viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.17.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1)  Phalaris canariensis  seed s are not eligible for importation for processing in a 
transitional facility.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 50 of 78  2.17.4   Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1)  Phalaris canariensis  seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and USA 
for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.     
2.18 Phaseolus spp. (green beans, other beans)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phaseolus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phaseolus spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.18.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”.   
or  
ii) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.18.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 51 of 78  Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.18.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certific ate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe 
phaseoli  and  
Phoma exigua var. diversispora are known not to occur/ not 
known to occur; or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to appropriate procedures and no Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and  
Phoma exigua var. diversispora was not 
detected;  or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample siz e of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua var. di versispora. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 52 of 78  Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
represen tatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Cochliobolus miyabeanus, 
Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua var. diversispora.  The sample size must 
be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(5) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be processed to render them non- viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.18.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;  
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects .”  
and ii )  “The Phaseolus  spp. 
seeds were:  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 53 of 78  1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curtobacterium 
flaccumfaciens  pv.  
flaccumfaciens ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from 
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens ;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance wi th ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens 
pv. flaccumfaciens .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitar y certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and iii)   “The Phaseolus  spp. 
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Cochliobolus miyabeanus, 
Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua var . diversispora;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Cochliobolus 
miyabeanus,  
Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua var . 
diversispora; or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus miyabeanus,  
Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
and iv)   “The Phaseolus  spp. 
seeds  were:  
1) sourced from a “ pest free area ” free from  Bean common mosaic 
virus [blackeye cowpea mosaic strain], Southern bean mosaic virus 
and Tomato black ring virus ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Bean 
common mosaic virus [blac keye cowpea mosaic strain],  Southern 
bean mosaic virus and Tomato black ring virus .”  
  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 54 of 78  Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Curtobacterium 
flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens, Cochliobolus  miyabeanus, Elsinoe 
phaseoli and Phoma exigua var. diversispora.  The sample size must be five 
times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “D isinfestation 
and/or Disinfection T reatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
    
2.19 Pisum spp. (peas)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Pisum spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Pisum spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:    
2.19.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds ”.  or  
ii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignm ent contains no viable seeds”.   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.19.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 55 of 78  Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.19.3   Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be proc essed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced fro m an area where Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. 
pisicola  is known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing 
season according to appropriate procedures and no Cladosporium 
cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola  was detected;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negati ve for Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. 
sp. pisicola .”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Cladosporium 
cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola.  The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA 
using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 56 of 78  B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(5) Pisum spp. seeds must be processed to render them non -viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytos anitary certificate is required.  
2.19.4  Importation of grain/seeds  for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects ;  
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects. ”  
and ii)   “The Pisum spp. 
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Cladosporium 
cladosporioides  f. sp.  
pisicola ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production” free from 
Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola ;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. 
sp. pisicola. ”   
If this  declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
and iii)   “The Pisum spp. 
seeds were:  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 57 of 78  1) sourced from a “ pest free area ” free from Broad bean mottle virus, 
Broad bean stain virus  and Pea early -browning virus ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Broad bean 
mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus  and Pea early -browning virus .”  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply  to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Cladosporium 
cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola.  The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA 
using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “D isinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
    
2.20 Secale cereale (rye/ryecorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Secale cereale grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Secale cereale grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.20.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Secale cereale grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Secale cereale grain were heat -treated and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” ;  
or  
ii) “The Secale cereale grain were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/o r 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.20.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Secale cereale grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non- viable, 
using one of the trea tment options listed in Appendix 2.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 58 of 78  Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.20.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Secale cereale grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival 
to a transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the 
grain is securely transported.  
(2) Secale cereale grain must be processed to render it non- viable in a transitional 
facility operating under the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared 
Risk Goods .  
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
grain.  
Documentation  
(4)  A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 59 of 78  (5) 
the following additional declaration must be included on the 
phytosanitary certificate: i)   “The Secale cereale grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects.”  
and ii)   “The Secale cereale 
grain has been:   
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Septoria secalis, Tilletia 
controversa and  
Urocystis 
occulta;  or   
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Septoria 
secalis, Tilletia co ntroversa and Urocystis occulta ;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with the sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Septoria secalis, Tilletia 
controversa and Urocystis occulta.”    
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Septoria secalis, Tilletia 
controversa and Urocystis occulta . The sample size must be five times (5×) 
ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain 
for Processing,  Import System Requirements .  Requirements for seed analysis 
certificate can be found in Appendix B.   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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a)  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 60 of 78  2.20.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Secale cereale grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival 
at the New Zealand border.  
    
2.21 Setaria italica (foxtail / Italian millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Setaria italica  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Setaria italica seeds may be imported under one of the following options:    
2.21.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Setaria italica seeds were heat -treated and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”;   
or  
ii) “The Setaria italica seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection  Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.21.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -
viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 61 of 78  Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.21.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Setaria italica seeds are  not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional 
facility.  
2.21.4   Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1)  Setaria italica seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and USA for 
biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2)  A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(3) 
The following additional declaration must be included on the 
phytosanitary certificate: i)   “The Setaria italica seeds have been:   
1) sourced from an area where Sclerospora graminicola is known not to occur/ not k nown to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that were inspected during the growing season 
according to appropriate procedures and no Sclerospora graminicola 
was detected;  
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Sclerospora graminicola.”    
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI wi ll accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of 
the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an  MPI-
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Sclerospora graminicola. 
The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
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2.22 Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Sorghum bicolor  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain may be imported under one of the following options:    
2.22.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was heat -treated, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”.   
or  
ii) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was irradiated at  a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds”.   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.22.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 63 of 78  2.22.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival 
to a transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the 
grain is securely transported.  
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be processed to render it non- viable in a transitional 
facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for 
General Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
grain.  
Documentation  
(4)  A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) 
the following additional declarations must be included on the 
phytosanitary certificate: i)   “The Sorghum bicolor  grain has 
been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects. ”  
and ii)   “The Sorghum bicolor  
grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and  
Peronosclerospora sorghi;   
or   
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from 
Gloeocercopspora sorghi,  
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis 
and  
Peronosclerospora 
sorghi ;  or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Gloeocerc opspora sorghi, Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 64 of 78  Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis 
and Peronosclerospora sorghi ;   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
or  
4) (only for Peronosclerospora philippinensis  and Peronosclerospora 
sorghi ) commercially dried to 14% moisture content or less to kill 
fungal spores of Peronosclerospora philippinensis  and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi.”   
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the export ing country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA 
using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for 
Processing, Import  System Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis 
certificates can be found in Appendix B .  
2.22.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival 
at the New Zealand border.  
2.23 Triticosecale and Triticum spp. (triticale, wheat)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. grain can be found in 
Appendix 4.  
(2) Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain may be imported under one of the following 
options:   
2.23.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Triticosecale and Triticum spp. grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in 
New Zealand, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-
infestation with regulated pests.   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 65 of 78  Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitar y 
certificate:  
i) “The Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain was heat -treated and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds”.   
or  
ii) “The Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy 
and the consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.23.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Triticosecale and Triticum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to 
render it non -viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.23.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Triticosecale and Triticum spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the 
port of first arrival to a transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system 
that ensures the grain is securely transported.  
(2) Triticosecale and Triticum spp. grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a 
transitional facility approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional 
Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk  Goods .  
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
grain.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 66 of 78  Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i) “The Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and 
mites;   
or  
2) fumigat ed with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites ”.  
and ii)   “The Triticosecale / Triticum spp. 
grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Tilletia controversa, Tilletia 
indica,  
Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum;   
or   
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Tilletia controversa, Tilletia indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium 
gramineum;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Tilletia controversa, Tilletia indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum.”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by theNPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Tilletia controversa, Tilletia 
indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum . The sample size 
must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary  certificate.   
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for 
Processing, Import  System Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis 
certificates can be found in Appendix B .  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 67 of 78  2.23.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arri val at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1)  Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity 
clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
    
2.24 Vicia spp. (broad beans / faba beans)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Vicia  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vicia spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:    
2.24.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Vicia spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contai ns 
no viable seeds”.  or  
ii) “The Vicia spp. se eds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.24.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.   
  
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 68 of 78  2.24.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance 
with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(5) Vicia spp. seeds must be processed to render them non -viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.24.4   Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Vicia spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects;  
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to 
be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects. ”  
and ii)   “The Vicia spp. 
seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Artichoke yellow ringspot 
virus, Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean 
true mosaic virus and Pea early -browning virus ;  
or  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 69 of 78  2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Artichoke 
yellow ringspot virus, Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain 
virus, Broad bean true mosaic virus and Pea early -browning virus .”  
  
Guidance  
•  Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “D isinfestation 
and/or Disinfection T reatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
    
2.25 Vigna  spp. (adzuki beans, black-eyed beans, mung 
beans, cowpeas)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Vigna spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vigna spp. seeds may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.25.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re -
infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Vigna spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds”.  or  
ii) “The Vigna spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds”.   
  
Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.25.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be treated in a t ransitional facility to render them non- viable, 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 70 of 78    
Guidance  
•  For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to im port, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.25.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General  Uncleared Risk 
Goods .  
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing 
seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption  
(5) Vigna spp. seeds must be processed to render them non -viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.25.4  Importation of grain/seeds  for bios ecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Vigna spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens and  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vignicola are known not to occur/ not 
known to occur; or  
2) sourced from a crop that were inspected during the growing season 
according to appropriate procedures and no Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens and Xanthomonas campestris pv . 
Vignicola  were detected;  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 71 of 78  or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA 
and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens 
pv. flaccumfaciens and Xanthomonas campestris pv.  
Vignicola. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
  
Guidance  
•  Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Curtobacterium 
flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens and Xanthomonas campestris pv . Vignicola.  
The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
  
    
2.26 Zea mays (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Zea mays  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Zea m ays grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.26.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 
1)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.   
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-infestation with regulated pests.   
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a)  the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
i) “The Zea mays grain was heat -treated, and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds”.  or  
ii) “The Zea mays grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 72 of 78  Guidance  
•  Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or 
Disinfection Treatment” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
2.26.2   Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non- viable, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
  
Guidance  
•  For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, 
ensure that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.26.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)   
(1) Zea mays grain grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival 
to a transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the 
grain is securely transported.  
(2) Zea mays grain must be processed to render it non- viable in a transitional facility  
approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General 
Uncleared Risk Goods .  
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or pr ocessing 
grain.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the 
grain must be analysed upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate:  
 i)  “The Zea mays grain has been:   
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites;   
or  
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live visually detectable regulated insects and mites. ”  
and ii)   “The Zea mays 
grain has been:  
1) sourced fro m a “pest free area” free from Peronosclerospora maydis,  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 73 of 78  Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronosclerospora sacchari, 
Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and 
Stenocarpella macrospora;   
or   
2) sourced fro m a “pest free place of production” free from 
Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis, 
Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora sorghi, 
Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella macrospora;   
or  
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. 
The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory 
and the test result was negative for Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronosclerospora sacchari, 
Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and  
Stenocarpella macrospora. ”   
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, 
MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.    
or  
4) (only for Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora 
philippinensis,  
Peronosclerospo ra sacchari, Peronosclerospora sorghi) 
commercially dried to 14% moisture content or less to kill fungal 
spores of Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora 
philippinensis, Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora 
sorghi. ”  
  
Guidance  
• Importers may  also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been 
representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -
approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Peronosclerospora 
maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis,  
Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerophthora 
rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella macrospora . The sample size must be 
five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation 
and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of  the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain 
for Processing,  Import System  Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis 
certificates can be found in Appendix B .  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 74 of 78  2.26.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border (Option 4)  
(1) Zea mays grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border.  
Appendix 1: Definitions  
Definitions h ave the same meaning as defined by the Act and ISPM 5: Glossary of 
Phytosanitary Terms  (2012), unless set out below:  
Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA)  
An organisation comprised of member laboratories which are staffed by certified seed 
analyst s. Such seed testing facilities include official state, federal and university seed 
laboratories across the United States of America and Canada.  
Biosecurity clearance   
A clearance under section 26 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 for the entry of goods into N ew 
Zealand.  
Official New Zealand Pest  Register (ONZPR)    
This is the site for official information about pests and disease- causing organisms in New 
Zealand, author ised by the Ministry for Primary Industries.   
Compliance   
The state of meeting specified requirements, whether in a specification, contract, 
regulation or standard.  
Contaminants  
Any organic material or substance that (because of its nature, origin or o ther relevant 
factor) may contain regulated pests, new organisms, or unwanted organisms (or parts 
thereof).  
Grain import system (GIS)   
A grain import system is a quality management system developed by the importer. The 
GIS must provide an integrated management system of activities associated with importation of grain for processing to protect the biosecurity of New Zealand. The GIS 
must c over all activities associated with grain discharge at the border, authorised 
movement of grain by approved conveyances to transitional facility, processing and other 
approved treatment requirements and the on- selling of grain by -products to third parties.  
The GIS must also cover all aspects of required certification and notifications to MPI prior 
to arrival of grain at the border.  
Import health standard (IHS)  
A standard issued under s24 of the Biosecurity Act (1993) by the Director -General on the 
recommendation of a Chief Technical Officer, specifying the requirements to be met for 
the effective management of risks associated with the importation of risk goods.   
International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)   
An international, non -profit organisation, the  primary purpose of which is to develop, adopt 
and publish standard procedures for sampling and testing seeds, and to promote uniform 
import of these procedures for evaluation of seeds moving in international trade. An ISTA Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 75 of 78  member laboratory approved by IS TA according to ISTA Approval Standards and 
authorised to issue ISTA certificates.  
Organism  
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).    
Re-shipped   
An authorised movement given by an Inspector under s25 of the Biosecurity Act (1993) 
that risk goods are to be returned overseas from New Zealand.  
Risk good   
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).    
  
Sample   
Representative of a commodity collected based on a sampling plan, intended to show 
what the whole is like, in order to ascertain pest levels or for other testing.   
Transitional facility   
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).  
  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 76 of 78  Appendix 2: Treatment options  
(1) One of the following treatment options from the MPI list of Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  must be applied to render grain and seeds non- viable: a)  heat 
treatment:   
 i)  Core temperature rai sed from ambient to 85°C at 40% minimum humidity for 
a minimum of  
15 hours (continuous);  ii)   Core temperature raised from 
ambient to 100°C at for a minimum of 30 mins; iii)   Core 
temperature raised from ambient to 121°C at for a minimum of 15 
mins; or   
 b) irradiation treatment (animal or bird feed only): product irradiated at a dose of 25 
KGy.  
(2) Consignments that have undergone irradiation treatment must NOT be used for 
human consumption (animal and bird feed only).   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 77 of 78  Appendix 3: Amendment Record  
Amendments to this IHS will be given a consecutive number and dated.  
  
No  Details  Date  
0  All amendments from the first issuance date (01 January 
2004 as PITGFP -PHR) until January 2019 are as follows:    
1. Re -issue and re -naming of PIT -GFP-PHR as BNZ -
GCFP -PHR. Changes to Section 2: Import 
Specification. Addition of the option to treat grain and 
seeds by irradiation for bird feed or stock feed to all 
schedules. Replacement of import health standard 
schedules for Helianthus  (sunflower), Panicu m  
(millet/panic grass), Phaseolus  (green/other beans), 
Pisum  (pea) and Vicia  (broad/faba bean).  16 May 2005  
2. Inclusion of a new import schedule for Cannabis sativa  
(low THC hemp variety) seeds. Clarification of the 
requirements for ISTA accreditation for seed sampling and fungal testing. Addition of an option to have different 
temperature/time regimes to the standard treatment of 85° C 
for 15 hours. Clarification of the requirements for audit testing 
for seed viability after heat or irradiation treatments.  17 October 
2005  
3. Addition of an option to import Puy lentils, produced in 
France under AOC/AOP control and certification, under 
the BNZ- NPPHUMAN standard.  09 December 
2005  
4. Removal of non -regulated pest lists. Update of 
regulated pest lists for Phaseolus , Pisum , Hordeum , 
Triticum , Vicia , clarification of option 3, transfer 
requirement for ISTA certification to the PIT- GFP-
ISR standard, inclusion of section for equivalency 
determination.  04 May 2006  
5. Administrative changes to clarify Option 3 for Vicia  and 
Vigna seeds for processing.  02 August 2006  
6. Introduction of GM protocol for Medicago  sativa  seeds  30 November 
2006  
7. Update of regulated pest lists for Secale and Triticum  to 
remove Curvularia  inaequalis   02 July 2008  
8. Update of weblinks, contact details and definitions in 
Section 1. New schedule for Papaver somniferum  has 
been included. Triticum  schedule (Option 2) has been 
updated to include the option for testing for regulated 
fungi in the exporting country.  08 June 2009  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 78 of 78  9. Addition of Section 2.1.3 ‘Trade samples’. Removal of   
Echinacea angustifolia from Section 1.5.2. Addition of MAF 
recommended offshore heat treatment specifications in 
Option 1 of all schedules. Addition to all schedules to clarify the  
inspection requirement for regulated pests. Removal of Appendix 1 from all schedules, which is replaced by 
Section 1.5.2  
‘Schedule of regulated weed seeds’. Sorghum  
schedule (Option 2) has also been updated to include 
the option for testing for regulated fungi in the 
exporting country.  31 May 2010  
 
No  Details  Date  
 10. Addition of Section 2.1.2 ‘Tolerance Level for 
Contaminant Grains/Seeds’. Removal of Wheat Streak 
mosaic virus and Xanthomonas translucens pv . translucens .  23 June 2011  
1  Cannabis sativa  schedule updated.  25 January 
2019   
2  IHS reformatted to standardised MPI Requirements and 
Guidelines format.     
Pest list updated to remove non- regulated pests.  
Contact details and definitions updated.   
Schedule for Papaver somniferum  (poppy seeds) removed.  
Requirement for laboratory testing against regulated pests of 
concern updated throughout the IHS.  
Requirement for GM seed test updated for Medicago sativa  
schedule.  
Country limitation removed for seeds imported for processing 
in NZ.  11 November 
2019  
3  Reference to specific sections of the ISTA rules for 
preparation and dispatch of submitted samples removed.  17 August 2020  
4  Broken links and spelling errors were fixed.  
References to the MPI Biosecurity Organisms Register for 
Imported Commodities (BORIC) database replaced with Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR).  21 January 
2021  
5  Remove the import requirements for trade samples – now 
under  Research Samples (excluding animal samples) IHS   21 June 2021  
6  Remove all requirements for import permits under Option 3, 
for all relevant commodities. Minor editiorial updates.  12 November 
2021  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 79 of 78  7  Remove the import requirements for the below organisms:  
• Artichoke yellow ringspot virus (AYRSV) on Phaseolus  
spp.  
• Clover yellow mosaic virus (CYMV) on Pisum  spp. and 
Vicia  spp.  
• Pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV) on Pisum  spp. and 
Vicia  spp.  
• Peanut stunt virus (PSV) on Phaseolus  spp. and Vicia  
spp.  
• Red clover vein mosaic virus (RCVMV) on Vicia  spp.  
• Sunflower ringspot virus (SRV) on Helianthus  spp.   12 November 
2021  
8  Appendix 3: Amendment record updated to include all 
changes to the IHS prior to 2019.  04 February 
2022  
9  Add clause 1.4(7) to include measures to manage foot and 
mouth disease (FMD) on grain pathway.  29 July 2022  
10  Remove the following pests from the Panicum  spp. pest list, 
along with the specific import requirements for those pests in 
the Panicum  spp. s chedule:  
Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus tamarii, Balansia 
andropogonis, B.  
henningsiana, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, 
Bipolaris panici miliacei, B. urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. 
fusiformis, C. maximensis, C.  
sorghi, Cochliobolus setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, 
Melanomma panici -miliacei, Peronosclerospora graminicola, 
P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum, S. formosanum, S. 
harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, Sphacelotheca 
digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T.  
maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, and Ustilago hete rogena  
Add new schedule for Brassica  napus     
Add new schedule for Pennisetum glaucum and P. 
clandestinum .   21 December 
2022  
  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 80 of 78    11  Remove the following pests from the pest list of Phaseolus 
spp. and Pisum spp., along with the specific import 
requirements for those pests in the relevant schedule:  
Phaseolus spp. schedule   
• Broad bean mottle virus  
• Cowpea severe mosaic virus  
• Pea early -browning virus  
• Peanut mottle virus  
Pisum spp. schedule  
• Peanut mottle virus  
• Peanut stunt virus    2 February 
2023  
12  Appendix 2: Treatment options updated to include all heat 
treatment options for seed devitalisation from MPI Approved 
Treatment Standard  17 February 
2023  
13  Remove the fungus Anthracocystis destruens  from the 
Panicum  pest lists  Fix a typo in Part 2.7.3   20 February 
2023  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 81 of 78  Appendix 4: Pest List   
Avena spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Blaps mucronata  
Blatta orientalis  
Carpophilus obsoletus  
Cathartus quadricollis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophagus schmidti  
Elasmolomus sordidus  
Ephestia figulilella  
Gibbium psylloides  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lophocateres pusillus  
Mycetophagus quadriguttatus  
Nemapogon variatella  
Niptus hololeucus  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Prostephanus truncatus  
Pseudoeurostus hilleri  
Ptinus villiger  
Pyroderces rileyi  
Tipnus unicolor  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trigonogenius globulus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite  
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Siteroptes cerealium  
Steneotarsonemus spirifex  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici  [vector]  
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Bacterium    
Xanthomonas campestris pv.  
Undulosa  
Virus   
High plains virus   
Brassica napus  REGULATED PESTS   
Fungus  
Alternaria ethzedia  
  Virus   
Turnip yellow mosaic virus  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 82 of 78      
Cannabis  sativa  REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Episyrphus balteatus  
Ischiodon scutellaris  
Metasyrphus latifasciatus  
Pyrrhocoris apterus  
Sphaerophoria scripta  
Syritta pipiens  
Mite  
Aculops cannabicola  Fungus   
Curvularia cymbopogonis  
Leptosphaeria woroninii  
Septoria cannabis  
  
Carthamus tinctorius  REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Trogoderma spp.  Fungus  
Alternaria carthami  
Cercospora carthami   
Cicer arietinum REGULATED 
PESTS    
Insect   
Megaselia arietina 
Trogoderma  spp.  Fungus  
Ascochyta rabiei  
Glycine max REGULATED PESTS    
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.  Fungus  
Peronospora manshurica  
Gossypium spp. REGULATED 
PESTS    
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.    
Guizotia abyssinica REGULATED 
PESTS    
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.    
    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 83 of 78  Helianthus  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Araecerus fasciculatus  
Cochylis hospes  
Conogethes punctiferalis  
Dichroplus elongatus  
Haplorhynchites aeneus  
Helicoverpa punctigera  
Helicoverpa zea  
Heliothis virescens  
Homoeosoma electellum  
Neolasioptera helianthi  
Smicronyx fulvus  
Smicronyx sordidus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Zonocerus variegatus  
  Fungus   
Aspergillus parasiticus  
Diaporthe helianthi ( anamorph  
Phomopsis helianthi)  
Leptosphaeria lindquistii  
Septoria helianthi  
Bacterium   
Pseudomonas syringae pv . aptata  
Pseudomonas syringae pv . tagetis  
Virus   
Sunflower mosaic virus  
  
Hordeum  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Blatta orientalis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Embaphion muricatum  
Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Tinea fictrix  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma irroratum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite  
Acarophenax tribolii [Animals 
Biosecurity]   
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]   
Pyemotes herfs i  
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Fusarium longipes   
Tilletia controversa  
Bacterium   
Pseudomonas syringae pv . 
Striafaciens  
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv . 
undulosa  
Virus   
High plains virus  
Lens  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.    
    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 84 of 78  Lupinus  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.    
Medicago spp. REGULATED PESTS    
Bacterium   
Xanthomonas campestris pv . alfalfa  Virus   
Pea early browning tobravirus  
Peanut stunt cucumovirus  
Panicum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect   
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Nematode  
Aphelenchoides besseyi  
  Fungus   
Anthracocystis destruens (Syn: 
Sorosporium  manchuricum and 
Sporisorium destruens)   
Balansia claviceps  
Balansia epichloe  
Balansia oryzae- sativae  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  
Curvularia pallescens)  
Peronosclerospora graminicola  Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Sorosporium afrum  
Sorosporium crypt um  
Sorosporium formosanum  
Ustilago crameri  
  
Phalaris canariensis REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Trogoderma  spp.    
    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 85 of 78  Phaseolus spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Acanthoscelides argillaceus  
Acanthoscelides obvelatus  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  
Bruchidius incarnatus   
Bruchus pisorum  
Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Cydia fabivora  
Etiella grisea  
Etiella grisea drososcia  
Etiella zinckenella  Matsumuraeses phaseoli  
Prostephanus truncatus  
Zabrotes subfasciatus  
  Fungus   
Cochliobolus miyabeanus (anamorph  
Bipolaris oryzae)  
Elsinoe phaseoli  Phoma exigua var. diversispora   
Bacterium   
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  
Virus   
Bean common mosaic virus 
[blackeye  
cowpea mosaic strain ] 
Southern bean mosaic 
virus  
Tomato black ring virus  
Pisum  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Acanthoscelides zeteki  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus affinis  
Bruchus emarginatus  
Bruchus ervi  
Bruchus lentis  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Bruchus tristis  Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Cydia nigricana  
Etiella zinckenella  Euchrysops cnejus  
Spodoptera praefica  
Trogoderma granarium  Fungus   
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp . 
pisicola  
Virus   
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  
Pea early -browning virus  
  
    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
  Draft  17 February 2023  
 
Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 86 of 78  Secale cereale  REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Embaphion muricatum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Fungus  
Septoria secalis  
Tilletia controversa  
Urocystis occulta  Bacterium   
Xanthomonas campestris pv . 
Undulosa  
Xanthomonas translucens pv . 
Cerealis  
Xanthomonas translucens pv . 
secalis  
Virus   
Tobacco rattle virus  [strains not in 
New Zealand]  
Setaria italica REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Trogoderma spp.  Fungus  
Sclerospora graminicola   
Sorghum bicolor  REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Contarinia sorghicola  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Fusarium chlamydosporum    
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatus  
Solenopis invicta  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  
  Fungus   
Aspergillus spp.  
Claviceps africana  
Claviceps sorghi ( anamorph 
Sphacelia sorghi)  
Claviceps sorghicola  
Cochliobolus tuberculatus 
(anamorph  
Curvularia tuberculata)  
Curvularia penniseti  
Drechslera longirostrata  
Drechslera sorghicola  
Gloeocerospora sorghi  
Peronosclerospora graminicola  
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Phoma sorghina  
Sporisorium cruentum  Sporisorium sorghi  
Tolyposporium ehrenbergii  
Virus   
Peanut clump furovirus  
Sugarcane mosaic potyvirus  [strain]  
    Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 87 of 78  Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Blatta orientalis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Cephitinea colonella  
Contarinia pisi  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Faronta albilinea  Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatus  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium freemani  
Troctes mi nutus  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  
Ulomoides dermestoides  Mite  
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]   
Caloglyphus krameri  
Michaelopus macfarlanei  
Paratriophtydeus coineaurius  Tarsonemus granarius  
Tuckerella ablutus  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici [vector]   
Fungus  
Alternaria triticina  Cephalosporium gramineum  
Curvularia verruculosa  
Tilletia controversa  
Tilletia indica  
Bacterium   
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv . 
undulosa  
Virus   
High plains virus  
Indian peanut clump virus   
Vicia  spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus atomarius  
Bruchus dentipes  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Contarinia pisi  
Tribolium destructor  
Trogoderma granarium  
Virachola livia  Virus   
Artichoke yellow ringspot virus  
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  Broad bean true mosaic virus  Pea early -browning virus  
  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page 88 of 78      
Vigna  spp. REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect   
Earis vitelli  
Maruca testulalis  
Trogoderma spp.  Bacterium   
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv . 
flaccumfaciens  
Xanthomonas campestris pv . 
vignicola   
Zea mays  REGULATED PESTS   
Insect   
Attagenus unicolor  
Carpophilus freeman  
Carpophilus lugubris  
Cathartus quadricollis  Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophlebia leucotreta  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Dinoderus minutus  
Doloessa viridis  
Euxesta stigmatias  
Gibbium psylloides  Glischrochilus quadrisignatus  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lepinotus reticulatus    
Leptoglossus zonatus  
Liposcelis entomophilus  
Mussidia nigrivenella  Pagiocerus frontalis  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatus  
Pyroderces rileyi  
Sesamia calamistis  
Sesamia nonagrioides  
Teretriosoma nigrescens  
Tribolium freemani  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite  
Acaropsellina sollers   
Fungus  
Botryosphaeria zeae ( anamorph   
Macrophoma zeae)  
Cephalosporium maydis  Claviceps gigantea  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  
Curvularia pallescens)  
Cochliobolus tuberculatus (anamorph  
Curvularia tuberculata)  
Peronosclerospora heteropogoni  Peronosclerospora maydis  
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  
Peronosclerospora sacchari  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Rhizopus maydis  
Sclerophthora rayssiae var . zeae  
Stenocarpella macrospora  Ustilago maydis  
Bacterium   
Acido vorax avenae subsp. Avenae  
Clavibacter nebraskensis  
Pantoea stewartii  
Virus    
High plains virus  
Maize dwarf mosaic virus