Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Seeds for Sowing  
155.02.05  
4 September 2019  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  the date of issue.   
REVOCATION  
This import health standard revokes and replaces  Import Health Standard 155.02.05: Seeds for Sowing, dated 
19th day of March 2019 . 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
Dated at Wellington this 04th day of September  2019  
 
 
Peter Thomson  
Director , Plant & Pathways   
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under dele gated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Regulation & Assurance Branch  
Plant Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
Email: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz  
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  5 
Part 1:  General Requirements  7 
1.1 Application  7 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  7 
1.3 Definitions  7 
1.4 Requirements f or seed for sowing  7 
1.5 Documentation  9 
1.6 Post - entry quarantine  11 
1.7 Seed for sowing of New Zealand origin  12 
1.8 Seed for sowing imported as laboratory specimens  12 
Part 2:  Specific Requirements  14 
2.1 Abies  15 
2.2 Acer 16 
2.3 Acrocomia  17 
2.4 Actinidia  18 
2.5 Agropyron  21 
2.6 Agrostis  22 
2.7 Apiaceae  23 
2.8 Arabidopsis thaliana  25 
2.9 Avena  26 
2.10  Beta 31 
2.11  Brassica napus  32 
2.12  Camellia sinensis  33 
2.13  Camissonia  34 
2.14  Cannabis sativa  35 
2.15  Capsicum  38 
2.16  Carpinus  40 
2.17  Carthamus tinctorius  41 
2.18  Carya  42 
2.19  Castanea  43 
2.20  Cicer  44 
2.21  Citrus  45 
2.22  Cocos  46 
2.23  Coffea  47 
2.24  Coriandrum  48 
2.25  Corylus  49 
2.26  Corypha  50 
2.27  Cucurbitaceae  51 
2.28  Cuminum  55 
2.29  Desmodium  56 
2.30  Echinochloa  57 
2.31  Elaeis  58 
2.32  Eriobotrya  59 
2.33  Fagus  60 
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2.35  Glycine  64 
2.36  Gossypium  66 
2.37  Helianthus  67 
2.38  Hordeum  70 
2.39  Humulus  74 
2.40  Juglans  75 
2.41  Lablab  76 
2.42  Lavandula  77 
2.43  Lens  78 
2.44  Linum usitatissimum  79 
2.45  Lithocarpus densiflorus  80 
2.46  Livistona  81 
2.47  Lophophora williamsii  82 
2.48  Lotus  83 
2.49  Macadamia  84 
2.50  Malus  85 
2.51  Mangifera  87 
2.52  Medicago  88 
2.53  Myrtaceae  89 
2.54  Nicotiana tabacum  90 
2.55  Oxyri a 92 
2.56  Panicum  93 
2.57  Papaver somniferum  94 
2.58  Persea  95 
2.59  Petunia  96 
2.60  Phaseolus  97 
2.61  Phoenix  101 
2.62  Pinus  102 
2.63  Pisum  108 
2.64  Populus  111 
2.65  Prunus  112 
2.66  Pseudotsuga menziesii  114 
2.67  Psophocarpus  118 
2.68  Pyrus  119 
2.69  Quercus  121 
2.70  Ribes  123 
2.71  Rubus  126 
2.72  Sesamum  129 
2.73  Solanum  130 
2.74  Solanum lycopersicum  131 
2.75  Solanum tuberosum  133 
2.76  Sorghum  134 
2.77  Stenotaphrum  135 
2.78  Trigonella foenum -graecum  136 
2.79  Triticum  137 
2.80  Ulmus  141 
2.81  Vaccinium  142 
2.82  Vicia  145 
2.83  Vigna  147 
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2.85  Zea 150 
Appendix 1: Definitions  157 
Appendix 2: Amendment Record  160 
Appendix 3: Declaration Form  162 
 
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Introduction  
This introduction is not part of the import health standard (IHS),  but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
This IHS specifies the requirements for the importation of seeds intended for sowing in New Zealand.  
Background  
The New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993 provides the legal basis for excluding, eradicating and effectively 
managing pests and unwanted organisms.  
Each IHS issued under the Act specifies requirements to be met for the effective management of risks 
associated with imported goods that may pose a biosecurity threat to New Zealand. This IHS includes 
requirements that must be met in the exporti ng country, during transit and importation, and post clearance if 
specified before biosecurity clearance is given.  
Additional information to the requirements is included in guidance text boxes.  
Who should read this import health standard?  
This IHS should  be read by  anyone involved in the process of importing seed s for sowing into New Zealand 
from all countries and outlines the import requirements that must be met.  
Importers of seed for laboratory testing, analysis or research (where biosecurity clearance is not required) 
should refer to IHS MPI.STD.PLANTMATERIAL: Dried & Preserved Plant Material, & Fresh Plant Material for 
Testing, Analysis or Research.  
Products containing viable seed that also contain organic growing media must also meet the requirements  of 
the relevant IHS: MPI.STD .FERTGRO:  Fertilisers and Growing Media of Plant Origin . 
Why is this important?  
It is the importers responsibility to ensure the requirements of this IHS are met. Consignments that do not 
comply with the requirements of this IHS may not be cleared for entry into New Zealand and /or further 
information may be sought from importers.  
Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
MPI may consider a pre -export application for an equivalent phytosanitary measure t o be approved, different 
from that provided for in this IHS, if in the opinion of the Director -General, it is considered to be equivalent to 
the current measures taken for managing the risks associated with the importation of those goods.  
Equivalence will be considered with reference to the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 
(ISPM), Publication No. 24: Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary 
measures (2011).  
 
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Document history  
Refer  to Appendix 2 for the amendment record for this IHS.  
Other Information  
This is not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements and it is the importer's responsibility to be familiar 
with and comply with all New Zealand laws.  
Listed below are other New Zealand legislative requirements which may also apply to seeds for sowing.  
Importers of Cannabis sativa , Lophophora williamsii  and Papaver somniferum  must contact the Ministry of 
Health prior to importation for advice on licensing:  
Ministry of Health  
PO Box 5013  
Wellington  
Attention: Advisor, Controlled Drug Licensing  
 
Telephone: 04 496 2018  
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Part 1:  General R equirements   
1.1 Application  
(1) This import health standard  (IHS)  applies to viable seed, and products containing viable seed  
(including  pre-germinated seeds as defined in Appendix 1 ) from species that are listed in the MPI Plant 
Biosecurity Index,  that are imported for the purpose of planting.  
(2) This IHS does not apply to species  listed as “requires assessment” or “prohibited entry”  in the MPI 
Plant Biosecurity Index, which are not eligible to be imported under this standard .  
(3) This IHS applies to seed for sowing from any country, unless otherwise specified in Part 2: Specific 
Requirements.  
 
Guidance  
• A guide to importing seeds for sowing  can be found on the MPI website . 
 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act;  
a) ISPM 1  Phytosanitary principles fo r the protection of plants and the application of 
phytosanitary measures in international trade . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
b) ISPM 4  Requirements for the establishment of pest free areas . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
c) ISPM 5 Glossary of phytosanitary terms . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
d) ISPM 10  Requirements for the establishment of pest free pla ces of production and pest 
free production sites . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
e) ISPM 12 Guidelines for phytosanitary certificates . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
f) ISPM 20  Guidelines for a phytosanitary import regulatory system . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
g) ISPM 38  International movement of seeds . Rome, IPPC, FAO ;  
h) MPI Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported Commodities (BORIC) ; 
i) MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments ; 
j) MPI Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds ; 
k) MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI);   
l) MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of G enetically Modified Plant Material ; 
 
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act it is declared that section 142O(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 materia l incorporated by reference has legal effect as part of those documents.    
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions that apply to this IHS are listed in Appendix 1.  
1.4 Requirements for seed for sowing  
(1) On arrival in New Zealand, seeds must be made available for inspection  and examination  by MPI 
inspectors at the importer’s expense .  
(2) Seed for sowing must meet the following requirements:  Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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a) all seed for sowing must be clearly identified with the scientific name ( i.e. genus and 
species) ; 
b) all hybrid species must be clearly identified as hybrid species, and either:  
i) listed in the MPI Plant Biosecurity Index  as hybrid species eligible to be imported; or  
ii) identified by the scientific names (genus and species) of both parents;  
c) all packaging associated with seed for sowing must be clean, free from soil and other 
contaminants;  
d) all seed for sowing from fleshy fruits (including pods) must have all traces of flesh 
removed, except:  
i) Orchidaceae seed (which may be imported in dry/green pods); or 
ii) when  otherwise stated  in Part 2: Specific Requirements.  
e) seed for sowing must be free from the following : 
i) regulated pest(s)  including any quarantine pest (s) as listed  in Part 2: Specific 
Requirements ; 
ii) soil particles greater than 0.1% by weight;  
iii) unidentified se ed; 
(3) Quarantine weed seed contamination must not exceed the MPL of 0.01%. To achieve 95% confidence 
that the MPL (of 0.01% probability) will not be exceeded, no quarantine weeds seeds are permitted (i.e 
acceptance = No. = 0) in a sample(s) drawn and analyse d by a MPI – approved method (e.g. ISTA 
sampling methodology as approved by MPI).  
 
Guidance   
• Border Clearance requirements for all pellet seeds can be found at Pelleted and Beta vulgaris - border 
measures . 
• If undeclared seeds are detected during inspection the seed consignment will be held until an 
assessment has been made and MPI determine the biosecurity risk of the seeds.  
• The Maximum Pest Limit (MPL) for visually detectable regulated pe sts on seed for sowing is, at a 95% 
confidence level, not more than 0.5% of the units in the consignment are infested:  
 this equates to an acceptable level of zero units infested by regulated pests in a sample size of a 
minimum of 5kg.  
• Each line of seed must undergo inspection to verify that the seed and associated documentation is 
compliant with the requirements of this IHS.  
• An officially drawn 5 kilogram sample will be inspected for visually regulated pests from each line (or the 
whole line if less than  5kg).  
• An officially drawn sample will be inspected for contaminants from each line as per MPI current 
procedures.  
 
1.4.1 Requirements for seed for sowing species listed in the MPI Plant Biosecurity 
Index  (PBI)  as "Basic”  
(1) Seed consignments must meet all the requirements of Part 1: General Requirements.  
 
Guidance   
• In order to facilitate processing, the importer may provide a phytosanitary certificate , which must meet 
the requirements set u nder Part 1.5.2 of this IHS.  
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1.4.2 Requirements for seed for sowing listed in the PBI with specific import 
requirements  
(1) Seed for Sowing under the import specification  as "see 155.02.05 under… “  must meet all the 
requirements of Part 1: General Requirements and any specific requirements in Part 2: Specific 
Requirements.  
1.4.3 Treatment Requirements  
(1) Any approved phytosanitary treatment, as required in Part 2: Specific Requirements, must be 
completed either:  
a) offshore prior to export; or  
b) on arrival in New Zealand , at an MPI approved facility at the importer’s expense.   
(2) If performed offshore, the exporting country NPPO must confirm that any treatment(s) as required in 
Part 2: Specific Requirements  is endorsed in the disinfestation and/or disinfection treatment section of 
the phytosanitary certificate.  
1.5 Documentation  
1.5.1 Permit to Import  
(1) A permit to import is required if specified in  
a) Part 2: Specific Requirements  or,  
b) seeds are imported as l aboratory specimens as per Part 1. 8: Seed for sowing imported as 
laboratory specimen s. 
(2) Any permit , as required in Part 2 or Part 1. 8, must b e presented to MPI at the New Zealand Border 
together with all other required documentation.  
1.5.2 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) A phytosanitary certificate is required if specified in Part 2: Specific Requirements .  
(2) For consignments arriving with a phytosanitary certificate, the phytosanitary certificate must be issued 
by the exporting country National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) in accordance with ISPM 12 : 
Phytosanitary certificates .  
(3) The phytosanitary certificate must include any additional declaration(s) required under Part 2: Specific 
Requirements.  
(4) The phytosanitary certificate mus t certify that the seed has been inspected in accordance with 
appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable regulated pests and 
conforms to New Zealand’s import requirements.  
(5) If pests are detected that are not listed in t his IHS or BORIC, the exporting country NPPO must 
establish their regulatory status by contacting MPI prior to issuing the certificate.  
(6) The exporting country NPPO must not issue a phytosanitary certificate if a viable regulated pest is 
detected , unless th e consignment is treated in order to eliminate it.  
(7) If the exporting NPPO is satisfied that the pre -shipment inspection activities have been carried out 
effectively the following declaration, or a variation that is compliant with ISPM 12 : Phytosanitary 
certificates and has been appr oved by MPI prior to shipment must be included on the phytosanitary 
certificate :  
“This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described herein have been 
inspected and/or tested according to appr opriate official procedures and are considered to be free from 
the quarantine pests specified by the importing contracting party and to conform with the current Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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phytosanitary requirements of the importing contracting party, including those for regulated no n-
quarantine pests.”  
 
Guidance  
Phytosanitary certificate  
• Information about the regulated pests for New Zealand is available in BORIC .  
• The phytosanitary certificate should  contain sufficient detail to enable identification of the 
consignment and its component parts.  Information should include:  
– lot number(s);  
– number and description of packages;  
– country/place of origin of the seed; and  
– variety name(s).  
 
Seed analysis certificate (SAC)  
• In order to facilitate processing, the importer may provide a SAC (original or PDF copy), which must 
meet the following criteria:  
– be issued by an ISTA or AOSA accredited seed testing station, or an accredited 
laboratory that follows the ISTA or AOSA metho dology;  
– state the actual weight of the sample examined;  
– state the seed lot number  and aligns with traceability information on the phytosanitary 
certificate (for seeds where phytosanitary certificate is presented) ; 
– be endorsed that the minimum size of the  sample examined was as prescribed for the 
determination of other species by number in ISTA (as published in Seed Science and 
Technology 24, 1996);  
– state the botanical name of each identified species of seed or nematode gall found in the 
sample (any unide ntified genera or species are to be recorded as such);  
– give the percentage of soil particles present in the sample;  
– certify that no quarantine we ed seeds  were present in the sample.  
 
1.5.3 Genetically modified testing certificate  
(1) Genetically modified (GM) testing certificates are required for all consignments of Brassica napus var. 
oleifera , Glycine max, Gossypium hirsutum,  Medicago sativa , Petunia,  Zea mays var. indentata and 
Zea mays var. saccharata, unless  stated in the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of 
Genetically Modified Plant Material  . 
(2) A GM testing certificate is required for  Cucurbita pepo  (see Cucurbitaceae ) and Linum usitatissimum  
unless a non -GM declaration is provided.  
(3) GM testing c ertificate s must :  
a) state the sampling method used for each seed line (e.g . automatic in -line machine );  
b) contain the same lo t number or unique identifier as stated on all the other import 
documentation  for consignments arriving in New Zealand;  
(4) Testing must  be conducte d by facilities approved by MPI and a copy of the completed test certificate 
must accompany the consignment impo rted into New Zealand .  
(5) Importers must provide all test records when required by an MPI inspector.  
 
 
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Guidance  
• A non -GM declaration template is provided in Appendix 3 . Refer to specific requirements for each 
species in Part 2.  
• Complete guidelines for sampling and testing for the presence of GM seeds are specified in the MPI 
Protocol  for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . The MPI Protocol  for 
Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material  and a list of MPI approved facilities 
for testing for genetically modified plant material can be found on MPI website u nder Genetically 
modified seeds . 
• MPI will examine the test certificates on arrival to confirm that they reconcile with the actual seed for 
sowing.  
• If consignments arrive at the border without having been tested for the presence of GM seeds, MPI 
will offer the importer the options  of re-shipment, destruction, or having the consignment sampled 
and tested according to the MPI Protocol  for Testing for t he Presence of Genetically Modified Plant 
Material  at the importer’s expense.  
• Any consignment that is found to contain unapproved GM seeds will not be permitted to enter New 
Zealand and will be re -shipped or destroyed, unless the importer obtains an approv al to grow the GM 
variety from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).  
• All test results must be available to MPI on request.   
1.6 Post  - entry quarantine  
(1) Seed for sowing must be imported into a post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility if required by Part 2: 
Specific Requirements . 
(2) The transi tional (PEQ) facility must be approved to the MPI Facility Standard: Post Entry Quarantine 
for Plants (MPI.STD.PEQ) . 
(3) Seed for sowing must be actively growing during the quarantine period, and must be tested, treated or 
inspected for regulated pests at the importer’s expense.  
(4) Testing must be undertaken by a diagnostic laboratory approved  by MPI  to 155.04.03: Standard for 
Transitional Facilities for the Identification of Organisms . 
1.6.1 Testing  
(1) The unit for testing is defined as an individual seedling  and each seedling must be labelled individually 
and tested separately , unless one of the following methods has been used:  
a) Polymerase chain reaction :  
i) samples taken from up to five seedlings of the same species growing  in PEQ  can 
be combined to form a single composite sample fo r pre-determined testing by 
polymerase chain reaction (PCR).  
b) Enzyme -linked immunosorbent assay : 
i) for viruses that are not pollen transmitted, sam ples taken from up to five seedlings 
can be combined to form a single composite sample for enzyme -linked 
immunosorbent assay (ELISA ) testing;  
ii) the phytosanitary certificate must be endorsed with an additional declaration (AD)  
stating  that the seeds have been derived from the same p arent p lant. 
c) Graft (woody) indexing:  
i) where prior permission is rece ived from MPI, samples taken from up to five 
seedlings can be combined to form a single composite sample for testing by graft 
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ii) the phytosanitary certificate must be endorsed with an AD  stating  that the seeds 
have been derived from the same p arent plant. 
1.7 Seed for sowing of New Zealand origin  
(1) Importe rs must make the seeds and  its documentation available for inspection by an MPI inspector .  
(2) Seed for sowing exported from New Zealand, given clearance into the importing country or rejected 
prior to clearance, may be returned to New Zealand under one of the following circumstances:  
1.7.1  Seed for sowing unopened offshore:  
(1) Product that remains in its original and unopened packaging  must be accompanied  with a re-export 
phytosanitary certificate issued by the  NPPO of the overseas country.  
1.7.2  Seed for sowing opened offshore:  
(1) Seed that has been grown  in New Zealand, exported to another country, packaged in that same 
country and returned to New Zealand, must be accompanied with:  
a) the original or a copy of the New Ze aland issued phytosanitary certificate,  
b) an export bill of lading; and  
c) a declaration from the overseas packaging company manager; stating that:  
i) the re -exported seed is the same seed as covered by the attached phytosanitary 
certificate and bill of lading; and  
ii) the quality system used by the company ensures that the seed is not contaminated 
by any other seed lots, residues from grading or packaging machines, or storage 
pests.  
 
Guidance  
• Inspection is required by an MPI inspector to confirm that packaging and  labelling is consistent with the 
documentation provided.  
 
 
1.8 Seed for sowing imported as laboratory specimens  
1.8.1 Species of Seed listed as ‘Basic’ in the Plants Biosecurity Index  
(1) A permit to import is not required for seed intended for laboratory testing, analysis or research that is 
listed with a Seed for Sowing import specification of ‘Basic’ in the Plants Biosecurity Index.  
(2) All seed must be clearly identified with its scientifi c name (genus and species) and should be 
accompanied by a statement stating that ‘the seed is being imported for research purposes ’.  
(3) Packaging associated with seed must be clean and free from soil and other contaminants.  
1.8.2 All Other Species of Seed  
(1) Species  of seed for sowing listed in the Plants Biosecurity Index as “see 155.02.05 under ……” that do 
not meet the requirements of the specific schedule within this IHS, may be imported as laboratory 
specimens for research purposes.  
(2) A request to import must be s ubmitted in the form of a permit to import application. Information must be 
supplied by the importer to identify how the seed for sowing will be maintained in an MPI -approved 
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(3) Seed for sowing imported as laboratory specimens, and any material derived from the imported seed 
will not be eligible for biosecurity clearance.   
(4) Packaging associated with seed must be clean and free from soil and other contaminants.  
 
Guidance  
•  Additional biosecurity requirements will be identified on the import permit.  
1.8.3 Genetically Modified Seeds  
(1) All Genetically Modified seeds imported as  laboratory specimens  must:  
a) be listed under the PBI as “Basic” or as “see 155.02.05 under ……” ;  
b) have an approval under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 
1996 from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ; and  
c) have a  permit for import issued by MPI.  
(2) All packages must be transported by track and trace system to the containment facility specified on the 
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Part 2:  Specific Requirements  
(1) This part sets out the specific phytosanitary requirements that must be met in addition to Part 1: 
General Requirements , for the following seeds:  
Abies  
Acer 
Acrocomia  
Actinidia  
Agropyron  
Agrostis  
Apiaceae  
Arabidopsis thaliana  
Avena  
Beta 
Brassica napus  
Camellia sinensis  
Camissonia  
Cannabis sativa  
Capsicum  
Carpinus  
Carthamus tinctorius  
Carya  
Castanea  
Cicer  
Citrus  
Cocos  
Coffea  
Coriandrum  
Corylus  
Corypha  
Cucurbitaceae  
Cuminum  Desmodium  
Echin ochloa  
Elaeis  
Eriobotrya  
Fagus  
Fragaria  
Glycine  
Gossypium  
Helianthus  
Hordeum  
Humulus  
Juglans  
Lablab  
Lavandula  
Lens  
Linum usitatissimum  
Lithocarpus densiflorus  
Livistona  
Lopho phora williamsi i 
Lotus  
Macadamia  
Malus  
Mangifera  
Medicago  
Myrtaceae  
Nicotiana tabacum  
Oxyria  
Panicum  Papaver somniferum  
Persea  
Petunia  
Phaseolus  
Phoenix  
Pinus  
Pisum  
Populus  
Prunus  
Pseudotsuga menziesii  
Psophocarpus  
Pyrus  
Quercus  
Ribes  
Rubus  
Sesamum  
Solanum  
Solanum lycopersicum  
Solanum tuberosum  
Sorghum  
Stenotaphrum  
Trigonella foenum -graecum  
Triticum  
Ulmus  
Vaccinium  
Vicia  
Vigna  
Vitis 
Zea 
 
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2.1 Abies   
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Abies ” 
Approved countries:  All 
Quarantine pests : Verticillium albo -atrum  [strain]  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not r equired  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.1.1 Approved treatment  
(1) All Abies  seeds must  be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.1.2 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that  the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
 
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2.2 Acer  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Acer” 
Approved countries : All 
Quarantine pests : None  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.2.1 Approved treatment  
(1) All Acer seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.2.2 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or di sinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
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2.3 Acrocomia  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Acrocomia ” 
Approved countries : All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands  
Quarantine pests : Coconut cadang -cadang viroid  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.3.1 Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the  phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Acrocomia  seeds have been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines or the Solomon Islands”.  
 AND  
b) “The Acrocomia  seeds have been sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Coconut 
cadang -cadang viroid ”. 
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2.4 Actinidia  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Actinidia .” 
Approved countries:  All 
Quarantine pests : Apple st em grooving virus  [Actinidia  infecting strain]  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 3B 
Minimum  PEQ  period:  six months  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.4.1 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part  1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.4.2 Testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Apple stem grooving viru s [Actinida  
infecting strain]*  ELISA (Bioreba or Loewa) or PCR (Clover et al., 2003) 
and herbaceous indicators Cq, Nb, Ng, No and Pv.  
(1) Indicator hosts: Chenopodium quinoa  (Cq), and Nicotiana benthamiana  (Nb), N. occidentalis  cv. 37B 
(No), N. glutinosa  (Ng) and Phaseolus vulgaris  cv. Prince (Pv). At least two plants of each indicator 
species must be used in mechanical inoculation tests.  
(2) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures and must be shaded for 12 -24 hrs prior 
to inoculation. Mainta in post -inoculated indicator species under appropriate glasshouse conditions for 
at least 4 weeks. Inspect inoculated indicator plants at least twice per week for symptoms of virus 
infection.  
(3) Testing must be carried out on Actinidia plants while they are in active growth. For bioassay and 
ELISA, plants shall be sampled from at least two positions on every stem including a young, fully 
expanded leaflet at the top of the stem and an older leaflet from a midway position.  
(4) PCR and ELISA need to be validated usi ng positive controls/reference material prior to use in 
quarantine testing.  
(5) Positive and negative controls must be used in ELISA tests.  
(6) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
transmitted viruses fo r which pre -determined testing is required (denoted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
(7) Positive and negative controls (including a blank water control) must be used in PCR.   
(8) Actinidia  plants in a PEQ facility must be inspected for signs of pest and disease at least twice per 
week during periods of active growth and once per week during dormancy.  
 
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Guid ance 
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used  to provid e confidence in 
testing results .  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
Reference  
• Clover, G R G; Pearson, M N; Elliott, D R; Tang, Z; Smales, T E; Alexander, B J R (2003) 
Characterization of a strain of Apple st em grooving virus in Actinidia chinensis  from China. Plant 
Pathology 52: 371 -378. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pest List for Actinidia  
 
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Virus      
    
Capillovirus  Apple stem grooving virus [Actinidia infecting strain]  
 
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2.5 Agropyron  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Agropyron .”  
Approved countries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Tilletia controversa , other Ustilaginales , Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.5.1 Approved Treatments   
(1) All Agropyron  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Appro ved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.5.2 Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Ag ropyron seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Tilletia controversa ”; 
OR 
ii) “sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Tilletia controversa  was detected”;  
OR 
iii) “had an re presentative sample of 600 seeds officially drawn in which no spores of 
Tilletia controversa  were found”.  
2.5.3 Testing requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot  must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.6 Agrostis  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity listed under Import Specifications for 
Seed for Sowing as “see 155.02.05 under Agrostis .” 
Approved countries : All 
Quarantine pest s: Trogoderma  spp., Ustilaginales  
Import permit : Not Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.6.1 Approved treatments   
(1) All Agrostis  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.6.2 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or dis infection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
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2.7 Apiaceae  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Im port 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Apiaceae” .  
Approved countries : All  
Quarantine pests : ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum ’ haplotypes C, D and E  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required   
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.7.1 Approved treatment  
If the treatment option is selected:  
(1) Each seed lot must be treated using a hot water dip prior to shipment, for the treatment of bacterial 
organisms (‘ Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum ’ haplotypes C, D and E) as per MPI Standard MPI -
STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments .  
(2) The hot water treatment is required to be completed offshore prior to export.  
(3) Pre-export treatment for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO in the treatment section on the 
phytosanitary certificate, where the temperature and time must be clearly stated.  
2.7.2 Phytosanitary certificate – Additional declarations  
(1) The required a dditional declarations must be endorsed in full on the phytosanita ry certificate, no 
variations in the wording will be accepted by MPI, with exception of translation artifacts.  
(2) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(3) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the ph ytosanitary certificate:  
a) ‘Candidatus  Liberibacter solanacearum’ haplotypes C, D, and E are absent/not known to 
occur in ____________ (name of country).  
OR 
b) the seeds for sowing have been sourced from a seed lot officially sampled according to 
ISTA or AOSA m ethodology, and tested using a NPPO approved PCR method and found 
free from Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum haplotypes C, D and E.  
OR 
c) the seeds for sowing have been treated with hot water at a minimum temperature of 50ºC 
for at least 20 continuous min utes. 
2.7.3 Testing Requirements  
If the testing option is selected:  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
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(3) A represe ntative sample of a minimum of 1 0,000 seeds, is r equired from each seed lot and tested 
using the real -time PCR assay described by Li et al., 2009 to show the consignment is free of 
‘Candidatus  Liberibacter solanacearum’ haplotypes C, D and E.  
 
Guidance:  
• The hot water treatment is not available in New Zealand and must be completed offshore.  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
References:  
• Li, W.,  Abad, J. A., French -Monar, R. D., Rascoe, J., Wen, A., Gudmestad, N. C., Secor, G. A., Lee, I. 
M., Duan, Y., and Levy, L. 2009. Multiplex real -time PCR for detection, identification and quantification 
of ‘Candidatus  Liberibacter solanacearum’ in potato pl ants with zebra chip. Journal of Microbiological 
Methods 78:59 -65. 
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2.8 Arabidopsis thaliana  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Arabidopsis thali ana.” 
Approved countries : All 
Quarantine pests : None  
Import permit:  See below  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate : Not required  
2.8.1 GM seed  
(1) A permit to import is required.  
(2) All GM seed must also be imported in accordance with a HSNO approval.  
2.8.2 Non-GM seed  
(1) A declaration signed by the exporter and importer must accompany the consignment declaring that the 
consignment does not contain GM seeds . 
(2) The declaration form is provided i n Appendix 3.  
 
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2.9 Avena  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under import 
specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Avena ”. 
Approved countries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, 
Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.  
Quarantine pests: Refer to pest list for Avena  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ: Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.9.1 Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for Cephalosporium gramineum  the Avena  seeds must be treated as per MPI 
Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.9.2 Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following a dditional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate : 
a)  “The Avena  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Xanthomonas campestris  pv. undulosa 
and High plains virus;   
  OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Xanthomonas campestris  
pv. undulosa  and High plains virus” . 
 AND  
b) “The Avena  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Anguina tritici”;   
  OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Anguina tritici’;  
  OR 
iii) “inspected micro scopically in accordance with official procedures and Anguina tritici  
was not detected”.  
 AND  
c) “The Avena  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Cephalosporium gramineum”;  
  OR 
ii) “treated with a fungicide combination in MPI approved  treatm ents”.  
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Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pest List for Avena  
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
 
Insect     
 Insecta   
  Blattodea   
   Blattidae  
    Blatta orientalis  oriental cockroach  
  Coleoptera   
   Bostrichidae   
    Prostephanus truncatus               larger grain borer  
   Cryptophagidae   
    Cryptophagus schmidti   
   Cucujidae   
    Cathartus quadricollis  squarenecked grain beetle  
   Curculionidae   
    Caulophilus oryzae  broadnosed grain weevil  
   Dermestidae   
    Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle  
    Trogoderma inclusum  trogoderma beetle  
    Trogoderma ornatum  trogoderma beetle  
    Trogoderma simplex  dermestid beetle  
    Trogoderma sternale  dermestid beetle  
    Trogoderma variabile  warehouse beetle  
   Mycetophagidae   
    Mycetophagus 
quadriguttatus  spotted hairy fungus beetle  
   Nitidulidae   
    Carpophilus obsoletus  dried fruit beetle  
   Ptinidae   
    Gibbium psylloides  shiny spider beetle  
    Mezium americanum  american spider beetle  
    Niptus hololeucus  golden spider beetle  
    Pseudoeurostus hilleri  spider beetle  
    Ptinus clavipes  brown spider beetle  
    Ptinus fur  whitemarked spider beetle  
    Ptinus villiger  hairy spider beetle  
    Tipnus unicolor  spider beetle  
    Trigonogenius globulus   
   Tenebrionidae   
    Alphitobius laevigatus  black fungus beetle  
    Alphitophagus bifasciatus  two-banded fungus beetle  
    Blaps mucronata  cellar beetle  
    Gnatocerus maxillosus  slenderhorned flour beetle  
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    Palorus ratzeburgi  smalleyed flour beetle  
    Palorus subdepressus  depressed flour beetle  
    Tribolium audax  american black flour beetle  
    Tribolium destructor  dark flour beetle  
   Trogossitidae   
    Lophocateres pusillus  siamese grain beetle  
  Hemiptera   
   Lygaeidae   
    Elasmolomus sordidus  seed bugs  
  Lepidoptera   
   Cosmopterigidae   
    Pyroderces rileyi  pink scavenger caterpillar  
   Oecophoridae   
    Anchonoma xeraula  grain moth  
   Pyralidae   
    Corcyra cephalonica  rice moth  
    Ephestia figulilella  raisin moth  
    Paralipsa gularis  stored nut moth  
   Tineidae   
    Nemapogon variatella  corn moth  
Mite     
 Arachnida    
  Acarina   
   Eriophyidae   
    Aceria tosichella  wheat curl mite  
    Aceria tulipae [vector]  wheat curl mite  
   Siteroptidae   
    Siteroptes cerealium  asparagus spider mite  
   Tarsonemidae   
    Steneotarsonemus 
spirifex  oat spiral mite  
Nematode     
 Secernentea   
  Tylenchida   
   Anguinidae   
    Anguina tritici [vector]  seed gall nematode  
Fungus      
 Hyphomycetales   
  Moniliaceae   
    Cephalosporium 
gramineum   
Bacterium     
   Pseudomonadaceae   
    Xanthomonas campestris 
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Virus      
  High plains virus   
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2.10 Beta  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Beta.” 
Approved countries : All 
Quarantine pests : Clavibacter michiganensis  subsp. sepedonicus . 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.10.1  Phytosanitary certificate - Additional Declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Beta seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Clavibacter michiganensis  subsp. 
sepedonicus;  
  OR 
ii) Clavibacter michiganensis  subsp. sepedonicus  was not detected in a representative 
sample of 3200 seeds drawn from this consignment.  
2.10.2  Testing requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
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2.11 Brassica napus  
These requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import Specifications for 
Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Brassica napus ”. 
Approved  countries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  None  
Import Permit : Permit not required, unless seeds are to be grown in PEQ.  
PEQ : Not required , unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.11.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre-shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.11.2   GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements above, all c onsignments of Brassica napus  var. oleifera  
(oilseed rape) are required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved 
GM seed according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant 
Material (refer to Part 1.5.4 Genetically Modified Testing Certificate ).  
(2) The full scientific name of the Brassica napus sub-species or variety , plus the appropriate common 
name , must be specified on the phytosanitary certificate, e.g. Brassica napus var. biennis (forage rape) 
or Brassica napus var. oleifera (oilseed rape).  
(3) Importers of consignments of Brassica napus that are not identified appropriately will be offered the 
options of re -shipment, destruction or testing for the presence of unapproved GM seeds . 
 
Guidance  
• Validation of Brassica napus  varieties - MPI reserves the right to undertake validation audits to 
confirm that the variety matches that which is stated on the phytosanitary certificate. Audits may be 
conducted on a random basis and if required, gr ow out testing of samples will be conducted at an 
MPI accredited facility at the expense of the importer.   
• The MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material can be found at 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250  
• More information on genetically modified seeds can also be found at 
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import ing/plants/seeds -for-sowing/genetically -modified -seeds/  
  
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2.12 Camellia sinensis  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Camellia sinensis ”. 
Approved countries: All 
Quarantine pests:  Exobasidium vexans, Phloem necrosis  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 1  
Minimum  PEQ  period: 1 growing season  
Isolation: 50m exclusion area  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.12.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Camellia sinensis  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.12.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s ) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section . 
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 o f this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Camellia sinensis  seeds have been sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from 
Exobasidium vexans  and Phloem necrosis ”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.13 Camissonia  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Camissonia ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine p ests: Peronospora arthurii  
Import permit: Not Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.13.1  Approved treatments   
(1) All Camissonia  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.13.2   Phytosanitary certificate   
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting count ry NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecu rity Treatments  
 
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2.14 Cannabis sativa  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Cannabis sativa ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to pest list for Cannabis sativa  
Import permit: Not Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
 
Guidance  
• Importers of  Cannabis sativa  must contact the Ministry of Health prior to importation for advice on 
licensing:  
Ministry of Health  
PO Box 5013  
Wellington  
Attention: Advisor, Controlled Drug Licensing  
Telephone: 04 496 2018  
2.14.1   Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area or pest free place of production for  Pseudomonas syringae  pv. cannabina  and 
Xanthomonas campestris  pv. cannabis , the Cannabis sativa seeds must be treated  using a hot water 
dip (for bacteria and parasitic weed) prior to shipment;  
a) hot water treatment must be conducted as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTR T Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments .  
(2) In lieu of pest free area  for Leptosphaeria  woroninii, Septoria cannabis  and Curvularia cymbopogonis ,  
the Cannabis sativa  seeds must be treated with fungicide as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.14.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the  disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard a nd 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Cannabis sativa  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated bacteria 
(Pseudomonas syringae  pv. cannabina  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
cannabis )”;  
  OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named regulated 
bacteria ( Pseudomonas syringae  pv. cannabina  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
cannabis )”; 
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iii) “treated with hot water treatment in MPI approved treatments ”; 
 AND  
b) “The Cannabis sativa  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated fungi ( Leptosphaeria  
woroninii, Septoria cannabis  and Curvularia cymbopogonis )”; 
  OR 
ii) “treated with an approved fungicide combination in MPI approved treatments ”. 
 AND  
c) “The Cannabis sativa  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a  ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated viruses ( Hemp 
mosaic virus  and Hemp streak virus )”; 
  OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named regulated 
viruses ( Hemp mosaic virus  and Hemp streak virus )”. 
 
Guidance  
• The hot water treatment that would be carried out in New Zealand as an alternative to the 
same treatment prior to shipment, cannot be permitted as no MPI - approved facility is currently 
availabl e in New Zealand.  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
Reference s: 
• Hemp Diseases and Pests: Management and Biological Control. J. M. McPartland, R. C. 
Clarke and D. P. Watson 2000. CAB International . 
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Pest List for Cannabis  
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect    
  Pyrrhocoris apterus  fire bug  
  Episyrphus balteatus   
  Ischiodon scutellaris  syrphid fly  
  Metasyrphus latifasciatus  syrphid fly 
  Sphaerophoria scripta  hover fly  
  Syritta pipiens  hover fly  
Mite   
  Aculops cannabicola  hemp russett mite  
Fungus    
  Curvularia cymbopogonis   
  Leptosphaeria woroninii   
  Septoria cannabis  yellow leaf spot  
Bacterium   
  Pseudomonas syringae pv. cannabina   
  Xanthomonas campestris pv. cannabis   
Virus    
  Hemp mosaic virus   
  Hemp streak virus   
Weed    
  Orobanche ramosa  branched broomrape  
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2.15 Capsicum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Capsicum ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Pepper chat fruit viroid; Potato spindle tuber viroid , Tomato brown rugose fruit virus  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.15.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
“The [Capsicum annuum; C. baccatum; C. cardenasii; C. chinense; C. eximium; C. frutescens; C. 
microcarpum; C. pendulum; C. pubescens ] seeds for sowing have been  
a) For Potato spindle tuber viroid  (PSTVd):  
i) sourced from ( country name) where Potato spindle tuber viroid  is not known to 
occur.” 
  OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’, where parent plants were tested 
according to a NPPO approved methodology and found free from Potato spindle 
tuber viroid ” 
  OR 
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 see ds officially 
drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology using an approved 
PCR NPPO testing method, and found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid ” 
 AND  
b) For Pepper chat fruit viroid  (PCFVd):   
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Pepper chat fruit viroid ” 
  OR 
ii) Pepper chat fruit viroid  (PCFVd)  is absent/not known to occur in 
____________(name of country)  
  OR 
iii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Pepper chat fruit viroid ” 
  OR 
iv) officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially 
drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology using an approved 
PCR NPPO testing method, and found to be free from Pepper chat fruit viroid ” Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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AND  
c) For Tomato brown  rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) :  
i) sourced from ‘pest free area’, free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus ”. 
 
OR 
 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from for Tomato brown rugose fruit 
virus ”. 
 
OR 
 
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially drawn 
according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an approved ELISA NPPO 
testing method and found free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus ”. 
 
2.15.2   Testing requir ements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand . 
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed  by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
(3) Testing on -shore will be performed using an MPI -approved testing method.  
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2.16 Carpinus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Carpinus ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Cladosporium caryigenum  
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.16.1   Approved treatments  
(1) All Carpinus  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.16.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undert aken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Carpinus seeds have been sour ced from an area where Cladosporium cary igenum  
is not known to occur”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.17 Carthamus tinctorius  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Carthamus tinctorius ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Alternaria carthami, Cercospora carthami, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.17.1  Approved treatment  
(1) All Carthamus tinctorius  seeds for sowing must be treated as per MPI Standard MP I-STD-ABTRT 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.17.2   Phytosanitary certificate   
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
 Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.18 Carya  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Carya ”. 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, USA  
Quarantine pests: Cladosporium caryigenum,  Conotrachelus  spp., Curculiocaryae , Cydia caryana , 
Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit:  Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.18.1  Approved Treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for  Conotrachelus  spp., Curculio caryae  or Cydia caryana  all Carya  seeds must 
be fumigated  (in) as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
(2) The Carya  seeds must be treated with fungicide as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.18.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the ph ytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Carya seed or nuts have been:  
i) sourced from an area where they are not known to be attacked by Conotrachelus  
spp., Curculio caryae  or Cydia caryana;   
OR 
ii) fumigated with methyl bromide at ______ pressure for ____ hours at _____ g/m³ at 
a temperature of _____C”;  
iii) the pressure/time/rate temperature combination used is to be i n accordance with 
the scale in MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
AND  
b) “The Carya seeds or nuts have been sourced from an area where Cladosporium 
caryigenum  is not known to occur”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.19 Castanea  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Castanea ”. 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Ceratocystis fagacearum; Cryphonectria parasitica ; Curculio spp.;  Cyrtepistomus 
castaneus  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 2 years  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.19.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the ph ytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Castanea seeds have been:  
i) sourced from trees that have been officially inspected and found to be free of 
diseases caused by Cryphonectria  spp; 
OR 
ii) sourced from an area  where Cryphonectria parasitica  is known not to occur”.  
2.19.2   Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Ceratocystis fagacearum  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom 
expression  
Cryphonectria parasitica  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom 
expression  
 
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2.20 Cicer  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Cicer .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Ascochyta rabiei, Megaselia arietina, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.20.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting  country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Cicer  seeds have been:  
i)  sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Ascochyta rabiei ; 
OR 
ii) sourced from a  ‘pest free place of production’ free from Ascochyta rabiei” . 
 
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2.21 Citrus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Speci fications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Citrus .” 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, 
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingd om, 
United States of America.  
Quarantine pests: Xanthomonas campestris  pv. citri, ‘ Candidatus  Liberibacter africanus ’, ‘Candidatus 
Liberibacter asiaticus ’, ‘Candidatus  Liberibacter americanus ’. 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ:  Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.21.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying s tatement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Citrus  seeds have been sourced from an area where Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
citri is not known to occur”;  
AND 
b) “The Citrus seeds have been sourced from an area where ‘ Candidatus ’ Liberibacter s pp. 
is not known to occur”.  
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2.22 Cocos   
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Cocos .” 
Approved c ountries:  All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands  
Quarantine pests: Coconut cadang -cadang viroid  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.22.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this impo rt health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Cocos  seeds have been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines  or the Solomon Islands”  
AND  
b) “The Cocos  seeds have been produced in a ‘pest free area’ free from Coconut cadang -
cadang viroid ”. 
 
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2.23 Coffea  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Coffea ”. 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, Cook Islands, Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga  
Quarantine pests: Stephanoderes hampei  
Import permit:  Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.23.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Coffea  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.23.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.24 Coriandrum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Coriandrum .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Ramularia coriandri, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.24.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Coriandrum seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.24.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been underta ken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Coriandrum seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’, free from  Ramularia coriandri;  
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Ramularia coriandri .” 
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard  MPI-STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.25 Corylus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Corylus.”  
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Cydia latiferreana, Curculio nucum   
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.25.1   Phytosanitary  certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the  exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part  1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.25.2  Phytosanitary requirements  
(1) All Corylus  seeds imported into New Zealand must have their shells removed to permit inspection, 
prior to entry.  
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2.26 Corypha  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Corypha .” 
Approved c ountries:  All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the S olomon Islands  
Quarantine pests:  Coconut cadang -cadang viroid . 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.26.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre-shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certifi cate:  
a) “The Corypha  seeds have been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines or the Solomon Islands”.  
AND  
b) “The Corypha  seeds have been produced in a’pest free area’ free from Coconut cadang -
cadang viroid” . 
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2.27 Cucurbitaceae  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Cucurbitaceae” .  
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  (CGMMV) ; Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus  
(KGMMV)   
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.27.1   Phytosanitary certificate – Additional declarations  
(1) The required additional declarations must be endorsed in full on the phytosanitary certificate, no 
variations in the wording will be accepted by MPI, with exce ption of translation artifacts.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
The [ Benincasa hispida; Citrullus lanatus; Cucumis anguria; Cu cumis melo; Cucumis metulliferus; 
Cucumis myriocarpus; Cucurbita ficifolia; Cucurbita maxima; Cucurbita mixta Cucurbita moschata; 
Cucurbita pepo; Cucumis sativus; Lagenaria siceraria; Luffa acutangula; Luffa cylindrical; Luffa 
aegyptiaca; Momordica charant ia; Portulaca oleraceae ] seeds for sowing in this consignment have 
been:  
a) For Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  (CGMMV):  
i) sourced from a Pest free area, free from the named regulated virus Cucumber 
green mottle mosaic virus;  
OR  
ii) Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  (CGMMV) is absent/not known to occur i n 
____________(name of country)  
OR 
iii) sourced from mother plants that w ere sampled according to a NPPO approved 
methodology and tested using a NPPO approved ELISA or a NPPO approved PCR 
method, during the act ive growing period and found free from Cucumber green 
mottle mosaic virus . 
OR 
iv) sourced from a seed lot officially sampled according to ISTA or AOSA methodology, 
and tested using the ISTA validated ELISA or a NPPO approved PCR method and 
found free from Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus.  
AND  
b) For Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus  (KGMMV):  
i) sourced from a “Pest free area”, free from Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus ;  
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ii) Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus  (KGMMV) is absent/not known to occur in 
____________(name of country)  
OR  
iii) sourced from a “Pest Free Place of Production”, free from Kyuri green mottle 
mosaic virus ;  
OR  
iv) sourced from a s eed lot officially sampled according to ISTA or AOSA metho dology, 
and tested using a NPPO approved serological (ELISA) or molecular (PCR) method 
and found free from Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus . 
2.27.2   Testing Requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to expor t, or on arrival in New Zealand . 
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
(3) For seed lots of 10,000 or more seeds:  
a) A representative sam ple of a minimum of 2000 seeds, officially drawn according to ISTA 
or AOSA methodology is required from each seed lot and tested as specified in the 
schedule;  
(4) For seed lots with less than 10,000 seeds:  
a) A composite sample of a minimum of 2000 seeds must be officially drawn across all seed 
lots of the same seed species in a consignment, which must have been produced at the 
same place of production  or production site.  
(5) In order to achieve a composite sample, proportionate sampling must  be carried out across al l lots 
imported. A sample of seeds must be drawn from each imported lot within a consignment , adding up to 
2000 seeds . The size of the sample from each l ot must be proportionate to the size of the imported lot  
within  the consignment.  
 
Guidance  
• The sample size from each lot should be calculated as follows:  
a) The proportion of each lot in the total consignment (seed number) is calculated using the 
following equation:  
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛  𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙  𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡  𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒 = 𝑁𝑜.𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠  𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑜𝑡
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙  𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟  𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠  𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡  
b) Calculate the sample size for each lot (number of seeds) using a total composite sample size of 
2000 seeds:  
𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒  𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒  𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒= 2000 seeds  𝑥 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛  𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙  𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡  𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒   
c) Take the sum of the sample size for each lot to check the total composite sample for the 
consignment is at least 2000 seeds.  
2.27.3   Cucurbita pepo  
(1) Different varieties of Yellow Straightneck, Yellow Crookneck squash and Green Zucchini seeds have 
been genetically modified. The following varieties are prohibited entry to New Zealand without HSNO 
approval  by EPA :  
a) Cucurbita pepo  event ZW20;  
b) Cucurbita pe po event CZW3;  
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d) Yellow Straightneck squash variety “XPT1832 III”; “Conqueror III”; “Patriot II”; “Liberator 
III”; 
e) Green Zucchini variety “SV6009YG”; “Judgement III”; “Justice III”; “Declaration II”; 
“Independence II”.  
(2) Cucurbita pepo  importers are required to comply with one of the two options listed below:  
Option 1:  
a) a declaration signed by the exporter and importer must accompany the consignment 
declaring that the consignment does not contain GM seeds (the declaration form template 
is provided in Appendix 3).  
OR 
Option 2:  
b) a representative sample from each seed lot o f Cucurbita pepo  must be sampled, tested, 
and found to be free of unapproved GM seed according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for 
the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material  (refer to section 1.5. 3 Genetically 
Modified Testing Certificate ). More information can also be found at 
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/plants/seeds -for-sowing/genetically -modified -seeds/  
 
Guidance  
• The MPI Protocol fo r Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material can be found at 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250   
• The declaration form template is provided in Appendix 3.  
References:  
• Ling et al., 2014. First report of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  infecting greenhouse cucumber 
in Canada . Plant Disease 98 (5): 701 -2.  
• Reingold et al., 2013. First report of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  (CGMMV) symptoms in 
watermelon used for the discrimination of non -marketable fruits in Israeli commercial field s. New 
Disease Reports 28, 11.  
• ISTA http://www.seedtest.org/upload/cms/user/SH -07-026-2014.pdf  
• Daryono, B. S. , Somowiyarjo, S., Natsuaki, K. T. 2005. Biological and Molecular Characterization of 
Melon -Infecting Kyuri Green Mottle Mosaic virus  in Indonesia. Journal of Phytopathology 153, 588 -
595. 
• Daryono, B.S., Somowiyarjo, S. and Natsuaki, K.T. 2006. Biological c haracterization and complete 
nucleotide sequence of coat protein of Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus  isolated from angled loofah in 
Indonesia. Jour. Agri. Sci. Tokyo Univ. of Agric. 51 (1), 42 -52. (Printed in English)  
• Daryono, B. S. and Natsuaki, K.T. 2012.  Application of Multiplex RT -PCR for Detection of Cucurbit -
infecting Tobamovirus. Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8 (1): 46 -56. 
• Hongyun, C., Wendjun, Z., Qinsheng, G. and Shuifang, Z. 2008. Real time TaqMan RT -PCR assay 
for the detection of Cucumb er green mottle mosaic virus . Journal of Virological Methods , 149 (2): 
326-9. 
• Kwon, J. Y., Hong, J. S., Kim, M. J., Choi, S. H., Byeong, E. M., Song, E. G., Kim, H. H., Ryu, K. H. 
2014. Simultaneous multiplex PCR detection of seven cucurbit infecting virus es. Journal of 
Virological Methods 206, 133 -139 
 
 
 
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Pest List for Cucurbitaceae  
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Virus      
   
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  
Kyuri green mottle mosaic virus  CGMMV  
KGMMV  
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2.28 Cuminum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Cuminum .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Alternaria burnsii   
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not  required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.28.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Cuminum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.28.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Cuminum seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’,  free from Alternaria burnsii;   
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’, free from Alternaria burnsii”.   
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecu rity Treatments  
 
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2.29 Desmodium  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Desmodium .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Desmodium mosaic virus, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.29.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Desmodium  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from  an area where Desmodium mosaic virus  is not known to occur;  
OR 
ii) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Desmodium mosaic virus  was detected”.  
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2.30 Echinochloa  
The following requirement s only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Echinochloa .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Sclerospora graminicola, Trogoderma  spp., Ustilaginales  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.30.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Echinochloa  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.30.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been underta ken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Echinochloa seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’, free from  Sclerospora graminicola;  
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’, free from  Sclerospora graminicola”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.31 Elaeis  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Elaeis .” 
Approved c ountries : All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands  
Quarantine pests: Coconut cadang -cadang viroid  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.31.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and  
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Elaeis  seeds have been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines or the Solomon Islands”.  
AND  
b) “The Elaeis  seeds have been produc ed in a ‘pest free area’ free from Coconut cadang -
cadang viroid” . 
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2.32 Eriobotrya  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Eriobotrya .” 
Approved c ountr ies: All 
Quarantine pests: Pseudomonas syringae  pv. eriobotryae  
Import permit : Required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
(1) Importers must  comply with one of the two options listed below:  
2.32.1  Option 1:  
 PEQ : Not required  
 Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration s 
(1)  If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard  and also the 
following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
        a) “the Eriobotrya  seeds have been sourced from an area where Pseudomonas syringae  pv. eriobotryae  
is not known to occur”.  
2.32.2  Option 2:  
 PEQ : Level 3 B  
 Minimum  PEQ  Period : 2 growing seasons  
 Phytosanita ry certificate  
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2.33 Fagus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Fagus .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Tortricidae  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not requir ed  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.33.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Fagus  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.33.2   Phytosanitary certificate   
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.34 Fragaria  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as  “see 155.02.05 under Fragaria. ” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Fragaria . 
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum PEQ p eriod : 6 months  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.34.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.34.2   Inspection and testing requ irements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods   
Fragaria chiloensis latent virus  Herbaceous indexing with Cq  
Raspberry ringspot virus*  ELISA or PCR and herbaceous indexing with Cq  
Strawberry latent ringspot virus*  ELISA or PCR and herbaceous index ing with Cq  
Tobacco streak virus*  ELISA or PCR and herbaceous indexing with Cq  
Tomato ringspot virus*  ELISA or PCR and herbaceous indexing with Cq  
Cq – Chenopodium quinoa  
(1) Tests are to be carried out on plants germinated from the imported seeds.  
(2) Testing must be carried out on plants while they are in active growth.  
(3) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures.  
(4) Indicator plants must be shaded for 12 -24 hrs prior to inoculation.  
(5) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be maintained un der appropriate glasshouse conditions for at 
least 4 weeks.  
(6) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be inspected at least twice per week for signs of virus infection 
with observations being recorded on a weekly basis.  
(7) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is  an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
transmitted viruses for which pre -determined testing is required (denoted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
(8) PCR and ELISA need to be validated using positive controls/reference material prior to use in 
quarantine testing.  
(9) Positive, negative, and buffer controls must be used in ELISA tests.  
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(11) Fragaria  plants in a PEQ facility must be inspected for signs of pest and disease at least once per 
week.  
 
Guidance  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
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Pest List for Fragaria   
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Virus     
   Fragaria chiloensis latent virus  
   Raspberry ringspot virus  
   Strawberry latent ringspot virus  
(strains not in New Zealand)  
   Tobacco streak virus  
   Tomato ringspot virus (strains not in New Zealand)  
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2.35 Glycine  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Glycine .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Peronospora manshurica, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import  Permit : Permit n ot required, unless seeds are to be grown in PEQ . 
PEQ : Not required, unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Phytosanitar y certificate:  Required  
2.35.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Glycine  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.35.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Glycine  seeds have been:  
i) inspected in accordance with appropriate official proc edures and found to be free of 
any visually detectable regulated pests, including Trogoderma  spp”.  
AND  
b) “The Glycine  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Peronospora manshurica;   
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Peronospora manshurica”.  
AND  
c) “The Glycine  seeds have been treated against Peronospora manshurica  using one of the 
approved fungicide combinations ”.  
2.35.3  GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements above, all consig nments of Glycine max  (soybean) are 
required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM seed 
according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material (refer 
to Part 1.5. 3: Genetically Modified Testing Certificate ). 
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Guidance  
• The MPI Protocol for testing for the presence of genetically modified plant material can be found at 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250  
• More information on genetically modified seeds can also be found at 
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/plants/seeds -for-sowing/genetically -modified -seeds/  
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2.36 Gossypium  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Gossypium .” 
Approved c ountries:  Australia  
Quarantine pests: Anthonomus grandis, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import  Permi t: Permit n ot required, unless seeds are to be grown in PEQ . 
PEQ : Not required, unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.36.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisf ied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosan itary certificate:  
a) “The seed has been cleaned and is completely free of lint”.  
2.36.2   GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements above, all consigments of Gossypium hirsutum  (cotton) 
are required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM seed 
according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material (refer 
to Part 1.5. 3: Genetically Modified Testing C ertificate ).  
(2) Importers of consignments of Gossypium hirsutum  that are not identified appropriately will be offered 
the options of re -shipment, destruction or testing for the presence of unapproved GM seeds .  
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2.37 Helianthus  
The following requirements only ap ply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Helianthus .” 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Ital y, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, 
Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America  
Quarantine pests: Alternaria helianthi, Neolasioptera helianthi (syn. Lasioptera murtfeldtiana), Plasmopara 
halstedii, Septoria helianthi , Sunflower mosaic virus , Trogoderma spp. 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ:  Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.37.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Helianthus  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments.  
2.37.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phyt osanitary certificate:  
a) “The Helianthus  seeds have been sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the 
growing season according to appropriate procedures  and no Alternaria helianthi, 
Neolasioptera helianthi, Plasmopara halstedii, Septoria helianth i or Sunflower mosaic 
virus  was detected ; 
OR 
b) “The Helianthus  seeds have been sourced from an area where Alternaria helianthi, 
Neolasioptera helianthi, Plasmopara halstedii, Septoria helianthi and Sunflower mosaic 
virus  are not known to occur";  
OR 
c) “The Helianthus  seeds have : 
i) been sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season 
according to appropriate procedures  and no Neolasioptera helianthi, Plasmopara 
halstedii or Sunflower mosaic virus was detected ; 
AND  
ii) had 600 pure seeds drawn and tested i n accordance with the general directions for 
seed health testing in the current International Rules for Seed Testing and no 
evidence of contamination with Alternaria helianthi  or Septoria helianthi  was found".  
 
 
 
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• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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REGULATED PESTS (actionable )  
Insect  
 Insecta  
  Coleoptera  
   Dermestidae  
    Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle  
    Trogoderma variabile  warehouse beetle  
  Diptera  
   Asteraceae  
    Neolasioptera helianthi  
(syn. Lasioptera murtfeldtiana)  midge  
Fungus  
 Ascomycota  
  Pleosporales  
   Pleosporaceae  
    Alternaria helianthi   
  Dothideales  
   Leptosphaeriaceae  
    Leptosphaeria lindquistii  leaf spot  
Mitosporic fungi (Coelomycetes)  
 Sphaeropsidales  
  Sphaerioidaceae   
    Septoria helianthi  septoria leaf spot  
Mitosporic fungi  (Hyphomycetes)  
 Hyphomycetales  
  Moniliaceae  
    Aspergillus parasiticus  mould  
Oomycota  
 Peronosporales  
  Peronosporaceae  
    Plasmopara halstedii  downy mildew  
Bacterium  
  Pseudomonadaceae  
    Pseudomonas syringae pv. 
aptata  bacterial spot  
    Pseudomonas syringae pv. 
tagetis  bacterial leaf spot  
Virus  
   Potyviridae  
   Potyvirus  
    Sunflower mosaic virus   
 
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2.38 Hordeum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Hordeum .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,  
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, 
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America  
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Hordeum ” 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ:  Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.38.1  Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for Cephalosporium gramineum and Fusarium longipe s all Hordeum  seed for 
sowing seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments .  
2.38.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying state ment as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) "The Hordeum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated bacteria 
(Pseudomonas syri ngae pv. striafaciens, Rathayibacter tritici, Xanthomonas 
campestris pv. undulosa ) and virus ( High plains virus ); 
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named regulated 
bacteria ( Pseudomonas syringae  pv. striafaciens, Rathayibacter  tritici, 
Xanthomonas campestris  pv. undulosa ) and virus ( High plains virus )"; 
AND  
b) "The Hordeum seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a “pest free area” free from the named regulated fungi 
(Cephalosporium gramineum, Fusarium longipes )”; 
OR 
ii) “treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI approved treatments ”; 
AND  
c) "The Hordeum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Tilletia controversa”;  
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ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Tilletia controvers a, and 
treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI approved treatments ”;  
OR  
iii) “had a representative sample of 600 seeds drawn from this consignment according 
to the International Seed Testing Association’s methodology and have been tested 
for Tilletia controversa , and treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI 
approved treatments .” 
 
2.38.3  Testing requirements for Tilletia controversa  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
 
Guidance  
•  Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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Pest list for Hordeum  
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect      
 Insecta    
Blattodea   
   
Blattidae   
    
Blatta orientalis  oriental cockroach    
Coleoptera     
Curculionidae   
    
Caulophilus oryzae  broadnosed grain weevil     
Dermestidae   
    
Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle      
Trogoderma grassmani  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma inclusum  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma irroratum  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma ornatum  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma simplex  dermestid beetle      
Trogoderma sternale  dermestid beetle      
Trogoderma variabile  warehouse beetle     
Languriidae   
    
Pharaxonotha kirschii  mexican grain beetle     
Tenebrionidae   
    
Embaphion muricatum  false wireworm      
Latheticus oryzae  longheaded flour beetle      
Palorus ratzeburgi  smalleyed flour beetle      
Palorus subdepressus  depressed flour beetle      
Tribolium audax  american black flour beetle      
Tribolium destructor  dark flour beetle    
Lepidoptera   
   
Tineidae   
    
Haplotinea insectella  casemaking moth      
Tinea fictrix  casemaking moth  
Mite     
 
Arachnida    
  
Acarina   
   
Acaridae   
    
Acarophenax tribolii [Animals 
Biosecurity]  grain mite  
   
Eriophyidae   
    
Aceria tosichella  wheat curl mite      
Aceria tulipae [vector]  wheat curl mite     
Pyemotidae   
    
Pyemotes herfsi  straw itch mite  
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Basidiomycota: Ustomycetes   
  
Tilletiaceae    
  Tilletia controversa  dwarf bunt  
Mitosporic fungi (Hyphomycetes)   
Hyphomycetales    
Moniliaceae      
Cephalosporium gramineum  stripe   
Tuberculariales    
Tuberculariaceae      
Fusarium longipes  fusarium head blight  
Bacterium     
  
Corynebacteriaceae      
Rathayibacter tritici  yellow ear  rot   
Pseudomonadaceae      
Pseudomonas syringae pv. striafaciens  bacterial stripe blight      
Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa  leaf streak  
Virus      
    
High plains virus   
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2.39 Humulus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Humulus lupulus .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Pseudoperonospora humuli, Verticillium albo -atrum 
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  Period : 1 growing season  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.39.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
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2.40 Juglans  
The following requirements only apply to sp ecies in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Juglans .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexi co, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, 
United Kingdom, United States of America  
Quarantine pests:  Gnomonia leptostyla , Pyralidae; Tortricidae; Trogoderma  spp., Cherry leaf roll virus  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 1  
Minimum PEQ  Period : 2 growing seasons  
Isolation : 50m exclusion area  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.40.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Juglans  seeds must be fumigated  as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.40.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment ac tivities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Juglans seed have been:  
i) inspected during the growing season according to appropriate procedures, and no 
Gnomonia leptostyla  or Cherry leaf roll virus  was detected;  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Gnomonia leptostyla  and Cherry leaf roll virus  are not 
known to oc cur”.  
AND  
b) “The seed was fumigated with methyl bromide at ___ pressure for ___ hours at ___ g/m³ 
at a temperature of ___ °C ”; 
 
 Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.41 Lablab  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Lablab ”. 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Earias vitella, Maruca testulali, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required   
For seed in pods:  
2.41.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre-shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certifi cate:  
a) “The pods were inspected before export and no caterpillars of Earias vitella  or Maruca 
testulalis  were found in a 600 unit sample”.  
 
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2.42 Lavandula  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Speci fications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under under Lavandula .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Coniothyrium lavandulae, Phoma lavandulae  
Import permit : Not Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.42.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Lavandula  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.42.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any t reatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per P art 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Lavandula seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’, free from  Coniothyrium lavandulae  and Phoma 
lavandulae   
OR 
ii) sourced  from a ‘pest free place of production’, free from  Coniothyrium lavandulae  or 
Phoma lavandulae”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
 
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2.43 Lens  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Lens .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Trogoderma granarium  
Import permit: Not Required  
PEQ: Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.43.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by pr oviding the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Lens  seeds been inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and 
found to be free of Trogoderma granarium ”. 
OR 
b) “Trogoderma granarium ” is absent/not known to occur in   (name of country)  
 
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2.44 Linum usitatissimum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Linum usitatissimum .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: None  
Import  permit : Permit not required   
PEQ: Not required . 
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.44.1  Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying st atement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.44.2   GM seed declaration  
(1) There are no specific requirements for Linum usitatissimum  seeds except for the following GM event 
which is prohibited entry to New Zealand without HSNO approval  by the EPA : 
a) Linum usitatissimum  var. FP967 (CDC Triffid).  
(2) Importers are required to comply with one of the two options listed below:  
Option 1:  
a) a declaration signed by the exporter and importer must accompany the consignment 
declaring that the consignment does not con tain GM seeds  (refer to Appendix  3: 
Declaration form ).  
Option 2:  
b) samples must be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved 
GM seed according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically 
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2.45 Lithocarpus densiflorus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Impor t 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Lithocarpus densiflorus .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Tunisia, United Kingdom, 
United States of America  
Quarantine pests: Ceratocystis fagacearum , Tortrici dae 
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 1  
Isolation : 50 m  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.45.1  Approved Treatments  
(1) All Lithocarpus densiflorus  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT  Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.45.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Lithocarpus densiflorus  seed has been:  
i)  collected from trees that have been officially inspected for disease caused by 
Ceratocystis fagacearum  and no disease was detected;  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Ceratocystis fagacearum  is not known to occur”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.46 Livistona  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Livistona .” 
Approved c ountries : All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands  
Quarantin e pests: Coconut cadang -cadang viroid  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.46.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have  been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Livistona seeds h ave been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines or the Solomon Islands”.  
AND  
b) “The Livistona  seeds have been sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Coconut 
cadang -cadang viroid ”. 
 
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2.47 Lophophora williamsii  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Lophophora williamsii .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  None  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.47.1  Phytosanitary certificate  
If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must confirm 
this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers of Lophophora williamsii  must contact the Ministry of Health prior to importation for 
advice on licensing:  
Ministry of Health  
PO Box 5013  
Wellington  
Attention: Advisor, Controlled Drug L icensing  
Telephone: 04 496 2018  
 
 
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2.48 Lotus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Lotus .” 
Approved Countries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Cercospora loti, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.48.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken,  the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Lotus  seed has been:  
i) sourced from from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season 
according to appropriate procedures and no Cercospora loti  was detected;  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Cercospora loti  is not known to occur”.  
 
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2.49 Macadamia  
The following requirements only appl y to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Macadamia .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Cryptophlebia ombrodelta, Deudorix epijarbas, Dichocrocis punctiferalis  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.49.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Macadamia  seeds must be fumigated  as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.49.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undert aken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
a) “The Macadamia  seed was fumigated with methyl bromide at ______ pressure for ___ 
hours at ___ g/m³ at a temperature o f ___ °C “;  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.50 Malus  
These requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index liste d under Import Specifications for 
Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Malus .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Apple scar skin viroid, Monilinia fructigena, Tomato bushy stunt virus  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 2 . Herbaceous indexing and PCR testing must be completed, and if seedlings have tested 
negative, they may be transferred to Level 1 PEQ for woody indexing.  
Approved treatments : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.50.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipmen t activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.50.2  Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods ( listed  below)  
Apple scar skin viroid  PCR and woody indexing  
Monilinia fructigena  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression  
Tomato bushy stunt virus  PCR and herbaceous Indexing  
(1) Tests are to be carried out on plants germinated from the imported seeds.  
(2) The quarantine period will begin once the plants have entered a period of active growth and have two 
fully expanded leaves.  
(3) Virus testing is to be conducted on new spring growth. Vi roid testing is to be done during the summer 
period. For each Malus  plant, at least two fully -expanded leaves must be sampled from different 
branches of the main stem, one a younger leaf and one an older leaf.  
(4) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. All PCR  tests must be validated using positive and negative 
controls prior to use in quarantine testing. Positive and negative  controls must be used in all tests. 
Internal control primers to check the PCR competency of the samples and a negative plant control 
should also be used in PCR tests.  
(5) Herbaceous indexing will use the indicators Chenopodium quinoa  and Nicotiana clevelandii  (Nc).   
(6) Woody Indexing will use one of the indicators Malus  x domestica  ‘Golden Delicious’ or ‘Red Delicious’  
Delicious’.  
(7) Inspection of the Malus plants by the Operator of the PEQ facility for signs of pest and disease must be 
at least twice per week for t he first 3 months of active growth, and during spring and autumn. All other 
times of active growth (summer), plants should be inspected once per week. A record of inspections 
carried out by the Operator is to be kept and made available to the MPI Inspector  on request.  
 
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Guidance  
• Seedlings will be inspected and tested for regulated pests at the expense of the importer. The 
quarantine period may be extended if material is slow growing, pests are detected, or further testing 
is required.  
• Positive internal cont rols and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
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2.51 Mangifera  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Mangifera .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Sternochetus mangiferae, Xanthomonas campestris  pv. mangiferae -indicae  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 1  
Minimum period : 2 growing seasons  
Isolation : 50 m exclusion area  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.51.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitar y certificate:  
a) “The Mangifera seeds have been collected from trees which were inspected during the 
growing season and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. mangiferae -indicae  was not detected”.  
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2.52 Medicago  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Medicago .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Pea early browning virus, Peanut stunt virus, Trogoderma granarium, Xanthomonas 
campestris  pv. alfalfae . 
Import Permi t: Permit n ot required, unless seeds are to be grown in PEQ.  
PEQ :  Not required, unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Approved tre atment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.52.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying state ment as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Medicago  seeds have been inspected in accordance with appropriate official 
procedures and found to be free of Trogoderma granarium ”. 
OR 
b) “Trogoderma granarium ” is absent/not known to occur in   (name of country)  
AND  
c) “The Medicago  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Pea early browning virus , Peanut stunt 
virus  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. alfalfae ; 
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Pea early browning virus, 
Peanut stunt virus  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. alfalfae ”. 
2.52.2   GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements abo ve, all consig nments of Medicago sativa  (lucerne/ 
alfalfa) are required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM 
seed according to the MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material 
(refer to Part 1.5.  3: Genetically Modified Testing Certificate ).   
Guidance  
• The MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material can be found at 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250   
• More information on genetically modified seeds can  also be found at 
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2.53 Myrtaceae  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed for Sowing IHS “see 155.02.05 under Myrtaceae ”. 
Approved countries : All 
Quarantine pests : Austropuccinia psidii  (formerly Puccinia psidii  or Uredo rangelii)  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.53.1  Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of country freedom for  Austropuccinia psidii  all Myrtaceae  seeds must be treated as per MPI 
Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.53.2  Phytosanitary certificate – Additional declarations  
(1) The required additional declarations must be endorsed in full on the phytosanitary certificate, no 
variations in the wording will be accepted by MPI, with exception of translation artefacts.  
(2) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/o r disinfection treatment section.  
(3) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this Import Health Standard and 
also the following  additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “Austropuccinia psidii  is absent in ____________ (name of country)”  
 OR 
b) The Myrtaceae  seeds must be treated with one of the approved fungicide  combinations  as 
per MPI Standard MPI-STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.54 Nicotiana tabacum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Nicotiana tabacum .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Peronospora tabacina  
Phytosa nitary certificate:  Required  
(1) Importers must  comply with one of the three options listed below:  
2.54.1.1  Option 1: Offshore measure  
Import Permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment  
a) All Nicotiana tabacum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments.  
Phytosanitary certificate – Additional declaration s: 
a) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in th e 
disinfestation and/or disinfection treatment section.  
b) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO 
must confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health 
standard  and also the following additional declaration to the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Nicotiana tabacum seed in this consignment have been inspected during the 
growing season and no Peronospora tabacini  was detected”;  
OR 
ii) “sourced from an area where Peronos pora tabacini  is not known to occur”.  
2.54.1.2  Option 2:  Onshore measure  
Import Permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment  
a) All Nicotiana tabacum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI-STD-ATBRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments.  
Phytosanitary certificate  
a) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO 
must confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import  health 
standard.  
Phytosanitary requ irements  
a) All seeds must be imported untreated and tested at an MPI-approved testing laboratory  for 
Peronospora tabacini prior to any treatment occurring.  
 
b) Only seeds tested and found free from Peronospora tabacini will be treated with one of the 
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2.54.2  Option 3: Onshore measure  
Import  Permit : Required   
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum PEQ p eriod : 1 growing season  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate  
a) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO 
must confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health 
standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.55 Oxyria  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Oxyria .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Ustilago vinosa  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not requ ired 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.55.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Oxyria  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.55.2   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) The exp orting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by provi ding the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard . 
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.56 Panicum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Panicum .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerospora graminicola, Trogo derma  spp., Ustilaginales  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.56.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Panicum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.56.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Panicum seed has been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’, free from Peronoslerospora sorghi  and Sclerospora 
graminicola;  
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’, free from Peronoslerospora sorghi  
and Sclerospora graminicola”.   
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
 
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2.57 Papaver somniferum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index list ed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Papaver somniferum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quar antine pests : None  
Import permit : Not required  
PEQ:  Not required  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.57.1  Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers of Papave r somniferum  must obtain written approval from  the Ministry of Health prior to 
importation . 
Ministry of Health  
PO Box 5013  
Wellington  
Attention: Advisor, Controlled Drug Licensing  
 
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2.58 Persea  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Bi osecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Persea ”. 
Approved c ountries : USA 
Quarantine pests: Avocado sunblotch viroid , Blackstreak  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 1 growing season  
Approved  treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.58.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
 
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2.59 Petunia  
These requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import Specifications for 
Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Petunia ”.  
Approved countries:  All  
Quarantine pests : None  
Import Permit:  Permit not required, unless  seeds are to be grown in PEQ.  
PEQ : Not required, unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Approved t reatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.59.1   Phytosanitary requirements  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 o f this import health standard.  
(2) The full scientific name of the Petunia species  and variety, plus the appropriate common name, must 
be specified on the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.59.2   GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements above, all lots of Petunia  are required to be 
representatively sampled, tested  at an MPI approved testing laboratory , and found to be free of 
unapproved GM seed according to the MPI Protocol (refer to Part 1.5. 3 Genetically Modified Testing 
Certificate ).  
(2) Every lot te sted must be specified on the testing certificate.   
  Guidance  
• The MPI Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material can be found at 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250   
• More information on genetically modified seeds can also be found at 
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2.60 Phaseolus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Phaseolus .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States of 
America.  
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Phaseolus” . 
Import  permit : Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.60.1  Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli,  and Phoma exigua  var. 
diversispora  all Phaseolus  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.60.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in th e disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard  and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Phaseolus seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated bacteria 
(Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens ) and viruses ( Artichoke yellow 
ringspot virus, Bean common mosaic virus [blackeye cowpea mosaic strain],  Broad 
bean mottle virus, Cowpea severe mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Peanut 
mottle virus, Peanut stunt virus, Southern bean mosaic virus ); 
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named regulated 
bacteria ( Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens  pv. flaccumfaciens ) and viruses ( Artichoke 
yellow ringspot virus, Bean common mosaic virus  [blackeye cowpea mosaic strain], 
Broad bean mottle virus, Cowpe a severe mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, 
Peanut mottle virus, Peanut stunt virus, Southern bean mosaic virus )”; 
AND  
b) “The Phaseolus  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated fungi ( Cochliobolus 
miyabeanus, Elsino e phaseoli, Phoma exigua  var. diversispora )”; 
OR 
ii) “treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI approved treatments ”. 
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Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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Pest list for Phaseolus  
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect      
 
Insecta    
Coleoptera   
   
Bostrichidae   
    
Prostephanus truncatus  larger grain borer     
Bruchidae   
    
Acanthoscelides argillaceus  bean weevil      
Acanthoscelides obvelatus  bruchid beetle      
Bruchidius atrolineatus  seed beetle      
Bruchidius incarnatus  seed beetle      
Bruchus pisorum  pea weevil      
Callosobruchus analis  cowpea weevil      
Callosobruchus maculatus  cowpea weevil      
Callosobruchus phaseoli  cowpea weevil      
Zabrotes subfasciatus  mexican bean weevil    
Lepidoptera   
   
Pyralidae   
    
Etiella grisea  pod borer      
Etiella grisea drososcia  pod borer      
Etiella zinckenella  limabean pod borer     
Tortricidae   
    
Cydia fabivora  pod moth      
Matsumuraeses phaseoli  adzuki pod worm  
Fungus      
 
Ascomycota   
 
Dothideales    
Elsinoaceae      
Elsinoe phaseoli  scab    
Pleosporaceae      
Cochliobolus miyabeanus (anamorph 
Bipolaris oryzae)   
    
mitosporic fungi (Coelomycetes)   
 
Sphaeropsidales    
Sphaerioidaceae      
Phoma exigua var. diversispora  ascochyta leaf spot  
Bacterium     
  
Corynebacteriaceae      
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  bacterium wilt  
Virus      
    
Artichoke yellow ringspot virus   
    
Bean common mosaic virus [blackeye 
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Broad bean mottle virus   
    
Cowpea severe mosaic virus   
    
Pea early -browning virus   
    
Peanut mottle virus   
    
Peanut stunt virus   
    
Southern bean mosaic virus   
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2.61 Phoenix  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Phoenix .” 
Approved c ountries : All countries except Guam, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands  
Quarantine pests: Coconut cadang -cadang viroid, Fusarium oxysporum  f. sp. c anariensis  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatments : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.61.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:   
a) “The Phoenix  seeds have been produced in an approved country and have not been 
produced in Guam, the Philippines or the Solomon Islands”.  
(2) If the consignment contains Phoenix canariensis, Phoenix dactylifera or Phoenix reclinata seeds:  
a) “The Phoenix  seeds have been produced in a ‘pest free area’ free from Fusarium 
oxysporum  f. sp. c anariensis ”. 
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2.62 Pinus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see  155.02.05 under Pinus .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Pinus. ” 
Import permit : Required only for seeds sourced from areas not known to be free from Fusarium circinatum . 
PEQ : Level 3B - Required only for seeds sourced from areas not known to be free from Fusarium circinatum . 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.62.1  Approved Treatments  
(1) All Pinus seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments.  
2.62.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to th e phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Pinus  seeds have been:  
i) officially inspected during the growing season according to appropriate procedures 
and no Dioryctria abietivorella  or Conophthorus coniperda  was detected.   
OR  
ii) inspected for evidence of the presence of insect pests and none was found”.  
AND  
b) “The Pinus  seeds have been treated with one of the fungicides in MPI approved 
treatments ”. 
AND  
c) For seeds sourced from areas approved by MPI  as being  free of Fusarium 
circinatum  ONLY :  
i) “The Pinus  seeds have been  sourced from pest free areas that are, as verified by 
pest surveillance methods, free from Fusarium circinatum  (syn. Fusarium 
subglutinans  f sp. pini)”.  
OR  
For seeds  sourced from areas not recognized by MPI  as being  free from  Fusarium 
circinatum :  
 
ii) Impor t Permit:  Required  
PEQ : Level 3B  
Minimum Period : To be determined at the time of permit issuance.  
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Guidance  
• A list of MPI approved pest free areas is provided using this link: Fusarium circinatum   
 
2.62.3  Testing requirements  
(1) MPI will determine, via the requirements on a permit to import, the testing required for Pinus spp. 
seeds for sowing for quarantine pests. The quarantine period will vary depending on the pests that 
may be associated with the commod ity and the tests required.  
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Pest List for  Pinus   
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Insect      
 
Insecta   
  
Coleoptera   
   
Anobiidae   
    
Ernobius punctulatus  borer      
Cerambycidae   
    
Xylotrechus schaefferi  longhorn beetle     
Curculionidae   
    
Conotrachelus neomexicanus  cone borer, curculio     
Scolytidae   
     
Conophthorus coniperda  white pine cone beetle       
Conophthorus ponderosae  lodgepole cone beetle       
Conophthorus resinosae  red pine cone beetle     
Diptera   
    
Cecidomyiidae   
     
Cecidomyia bisetosa  gall midge       
Resseliella silvana  gall midge     
Heteroptera   
    
Coreidae   
     
Lepispilus sulcicollis  seed eater       
Leptoglossus corculus  leaffooted pine seed bug       
Leptoglossus occidentalis  coreid bug     
Scutelleridae   
     
Tetyra bipuctata  shield backed pine seed bug     
Hymenoptera   
    
Torymidae   
     
Megastigmus albifrons  seed chalcid     
Lepidoptera   
    
Pyralidae   
     
Dioryctria abietivorella  fir coneworm, pine knothorn moth       
Dioryctria amatella  southern pine coneworm       
Dioryctria auranticella  pyralid moth       
Dioryctria clarioralis  coneworm       
Dioryctria disclusa  webbing coneworm       
Dioryctria merkeli  loblolly pine coneworm       
Dioryctria rossi  cone borer, pyralid moth      
Tortricidae   
     
Commophila fuscodorsana  tortricid moth       
Cydia anaranjada  slash pine seedworm       
Cydia ingens  logleaf pine seed worm       
Cydia miscitata  cone borer, tortricid moth       
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Cydia toreuta  cone borer, eastern pine seedworm   
Fungus      
  
Ascomycota   
   
Diaporthales   
    
Melanconidaceae   
     
Melanconis stilbostoma 
(anamorph  
Melanconium bicolor)  mould  
  
Dothideales     
Dothioraceae       
Sydowia polyspora 
(anamorph  
Sclerophoma pythiophila)  pine leaf blight, tip dieback  
   
Mycosphaerellaceae       
Mycosphaerella dearnessii 
(anamorph  
Lecanosticta acicola)  brown needle spot  
   
Pleosporaceae       
Setosphaeria rostrata 
(anamorph  
Exserohilum rostratum)  leaf blight, black mould  
  
Hypocreales     
Hypocreaceae       
Nectria inventa (anamorph  
Verticillium tenerum)  verticillium rot  
  
Pezizales     
Otideaceae       
Caloscypha fulgens 
(anamorph  
Geniculodendron pyriforme)  cold fungus  
   
Pyronemataceae       
Pyronema omphalodes  mould   
Mitosporic fungi       
Coniosporium aterrimum  mould       
Lacellina graminicola  mould   
Mitosporic fungi (Coelomycetes)    
Sphaeropsidales     
Sphaerioidaceae       
Botryodiplodia acicola  mould       
Coniothyrium quercinum  mould   
Unknown (Coelomycetes)       
Melanconium apiocarpon  mould       
Pestalotia breviseta  mould       
Pestalotia foedans  mould       
Pestalotiopsis glandicola  mould       
Sirococcus conigenus  shoot blight   
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Hyphomycetales     
Hyphomycetales       
Cladosporium 
cucumerinum  black mould  
     
Cladosporium naumovi  black mould       
Curvularia inaequalis  black mould       
Stemphylium piriforme  leaf mould     
Moniliaceae       
Acremonium 
subverticillatum  mould  
     
Aspergillus funiculosus  mould       
Penicillium arenarium  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium aurantiogriseum  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium brevicompactum  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium canadense  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium chrysogenum  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium divergens  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium fuscum  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium gladioili  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium oxalicum  penicillium mould rot       
Penicillium viridicatum  penicillium mould rot       
Torula convoluta  mould       
Verticillium albo -atrum  
[severe strain]  mould  
  
Tuberculariales     
Tuberculariaceae       
Fusarium arthrosporoides  dry rot       
Fusarium chlamydosporum  root and stem rot       
Fusarium circinatum (syn. 
Fusarium  
subglutinans f. sp. pini)  pine pitch canker  
     
Fusarium moniliforme var. 
intermedium  mould  
     
Fusarium polyphialidicum  fusarium mould   
Unknown (Hyphomycetes )      
Oidium verticilloides  mould   
Oomycota    
Pythiales     
Pythiaceae       
Pythium aphanidermatum  root and seed rot   
Zygomycota: Zygomycetes    
Mucorales     
Mucoraceae       
Mucor hiemalis  mucor fruit rot       
Mucor mucedo  mucor fruit rot       
Mucor plumbeus  mould  Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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Mucor racemosus  storage rot       
Mucor ramanianus  mould     
Syncephalastraceae       
Syncephalastrum 
racemosum  mould  
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2.63 Pisum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Pisum .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, 
United Kingdom and United States of America.  
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Pisum” . 
Import permit:  Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.63.1  Approved Fumigation treatment  
(1) All lots of  Pisum  seed imported into New Zealand are required to be fumigated according to the 
specifications listed in MPI-STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatment . 
(2) The treatment is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand  by an 
MPI approved treatment provider .  
(3) Pre-export tr eatment for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, 
where the fumigant  used and application rate must be clearly stated, or if done on arrival in New 
Zealand, must be completed at an MPI -approved facility.  
2.63.2  Approved Fung icide Treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola  all pisum seed must be treated  
as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.63.3   Phyt osanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Pisum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain 
virus,  Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic virus, Peanut mottle virus, 
Peanut stunt virus . 
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Broad bean m ottle virus, 
Broad bean stain virus,  Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic virus, Peanut 
mottle virus, Peanut stunt virus ”; 
AND  
b) “The Pisum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. 
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OR 
ii) treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI approved t reatments ”. 
 
Guidance  
• MPI may verify treatment certification provided from both offshore and onshore treatments 
through an audit sampling regime, as per ISPM 20 . Guidelines for a phytosanitary  import 
regulatory system . 
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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Pest List for Pisum   
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Insect     
 
Insecta     
Coleoptera   
    
Bruchidae   
     
Acanthoscelides zeteki  bruchid beetle       
Bruchidius atrolineatus  seed beetle       
Bruchidius incarnatus  seed beetle       
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  bruchid beetle       
Bruchus affinis  bruchid beetle       
Bruchus emarginatus  Mediterranean pulse beetle       
Bruchus ervi  bruchid beetle       
Bruchus lentis  bruchid beetle       
Bruchus pisorum  pea weevil       
Bruchus rufimanus  broad bean weevil       
Bruchus tristis  bruchid beetle       
Callosobruchus analis  cowpea weevil       
Callosobruchus chinensis  oriental cowpea weevil       
Callosobruchus maculatus  cowpea weevil      
Dermestidae   
     
Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle     
Lepidoptera   
    
Lycaenidae   
     
Euchrysops cnejus  blue butterfly      
Noctuidae   
     
Spodoptera praefica  western yellowstriped armyworm      
Pyralidae   
     
Etiella zinckenella  limabean pod borer      
Tortricidae   
     
Cydia nigricana  pea moth   
Mitosporic fungi (Hyphomycetes)    
Hyphomycetales     
Dematiaceae   
     
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. 
sp. pisicola   cladosporium blight  
 
Virus      
     
Broad bean mottle virus   
     
Broad bean stain virus   
     
Pea early -browning virus   
     
Pea enation mosaic virus   
     
Peanut mottle virus   
     
Peanut stunt virus   
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2.64 Populus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Populus .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United 
Kingdom, and United States of America  
Quarantine pests: Marssonina spp. 
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ:   Level 2 and Level 1  
Minimum PEQ period : 2 growing seasons as follows:  
a) in a Level 2 quarantine facility for the first season;  
b) in a Level 1 quarantine facility subsequently.  
Isolation : 50m exclusion area when planted outside.  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.64.1  Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard  
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2.65 Prunus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Prunus .” 
Approv ed countries : All 
Quarantine pests: Eurytoma amygdali , Cherry leaf roll virus  [strains not in New Zealand], Cherry rasp leaf 
virus, Prune dwarf virus  [strains not in New Zealand], Prunus necrotic ringspot virus  [strains not in New 
Zealand], Plum pox virus,  Tomato bushy stunt virus , Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus  (CGMMV)  
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 6 months  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.65.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaratio n 
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to t he phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Prunus  seeds have been inspected in accordance with appropriate official 
procedures and found to be free of Eurytoma amygdali .” 
2.65.2   Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Monilinia fructigena  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom 
expression.  
Cherry leaf roll virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Cq, Cs.  
Cherry rasp leaf virus  ELISA or PCR using the method of James et al. (1991) AND 
herbaceous indicato rs Cq, Cs.  
Plum pox virus  Durviz ELISA (Agdia) or PCR using the method of Wetzel et al. 
(1991) AND herbaceous indicators Nc and Cf.  
Prunus necrotic ringspot 
virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR using the method of Spiegel et al. (1996 ) 
AND herbaceous indicators C s. 
Tomato bushy stunt virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Cq, Nc.  
Cucumber green mottle 
mosaic virus  ELISA or PCR  
Indicator hosts: Chenopodium foetidum (Cf), Chenopodium quinoa (Cq), Cucumis sativus (Cs) and Nicotiana 
clevelandii (Nc).  
(1) For bioassay and ELISA, plants shall be sampled from at least two positions on every stem including a 
young, fully expanded leaflet at the top of each stem and an older leaflet from a midway position.  
(2) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate tempe ratures.  
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(4) Maintain post -inoculated indicator species under appropriate glasshouse conditions for at least 4 
weeks.  
(5) Inspect plants at least once per week for signs of pest and disease.  
(6) Inspe ct inoculated herbaceous indicator plants at least twice per week for symptoms of virus infection.  
(7) At least two plants of each indicator species unless otherwise stated must be used in mechanical 
inoculation tests.  
(8) Positive and negative controls must be us ed in ELISA tests.  
(9) Testing must be carried out on plants while they are in active growth.  
(10) Positive and negative controls (including a blank water control) must be used in PCR.  
(11) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
transmitted viruses for which pre -determined testing is required (denoted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
(12) ELISA or PCR for PPV must test negative before herbaceous indicator tests are conducted.  
 
Guidance : 
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
 
References:  
• James D, Howell WE, Mink GI, 2001.Molecular evidence of the relationship between a virus  associated 
with flat apple disease and Cherry rasp leaf virus as determined by RT -PCR. Plant Disease 85, 47 -52. 
• Spiegel S, Scott SW, BowmanVance V, Tam Y, Galiakparov NN, Rosner A, 1996. Improved detection 
of prunus necrotic ringspot virus by the polymera se chain reaction. European Journal of Plant 
Pathology 102, 681 -685. 
• Wetzel T, Candresse T, Ravelonandro M, Dunez J, 1991. A polymerase chain -reaction assay adapted 
to plum pox potyvirus detection. Journal of Virological Methods 33,  355-365.  
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2.66 Pseudotsug a menziesii  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Pseudotsuga menziesii .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Pseudo tsuga menziesii”.  
Import permit : Required only for seeds sourced from areas not known to be free from Fusarium circinatum  
PEQ : Level 3B - Required only for seeds sourced from areas not known to be free from Fusarium circinatum  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.66.1  Approved treatment  
(1) All Pseudotsuga menziesii  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments.  
2.66.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this b y providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Pseudotsuga menziesii  seeds have been:  
i) collected from trees that have been offici ally inspected during the growing season 
according to appropriate procedures and no Dioryctria abietivorella  was detected.  
OR  
ii) inspected for evidence of the presence of insect pests and none was found”.  
AND  
b) “The Pseudot suga menziesii  seeds have been trea ted for regulated pests”.  
AND  
c) For seeds sourced from areas approved by MPI  as being  free of Fusarium 
circinatum  ONLY :  
i) The Pseudotsuga menziesii  seeds for sowing have been  sourced from pest free 
areas that are, as verified by pest surveillance methods, fr ee from Fusarium 
circinatum  (syn. Fusarium subglutinans  f sp. pini). 
OR  
For seeds sourced from areas not recognized  by MPI  as being  free from  Fusarium 
circinatum : 
ii) Import Permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3B  
              Minimum PEQ period : To be determined at the time of permit issuance . 
 
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Guidance  
• A list of MPI approved pest free areas is provided using this link: Fusarium circinatum .   
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
2.66.3  Testing requirements  
(1) MPI will determine, via the requirements on a permit to import, the testing required for Pseudotsuga 
menziesii  seeds for sowing for q uarantine pests. The quarantine period will vary depending on the 
pests that may be associated with the commodity and the tests required.  
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Pest List for  Pseudotsuga menziesii   
 
REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Insect      
 
Insecta   
  
Coleoptera   
   
Anobiidae   
     
Ernobius punctulatus  borer      
Curculionidae    
     
Lepesoma lecontei  weevil      
Scarabaeidae   
     
Melolontha melolontha  cockchafer     
Diptera   
    
Cecidomyiidae   
     
Asynapta keeni  gall midge       
Contarinia constricta  gallmidge       
Contarinia cuniculator  gall midge       
Contarinia oregonensis  douglas fir cone gall midge       
Contarinia pseudotsugae  gall midge       
Contarinia washingtonensis  gall midge      
Lonchaeidae   
     
Earomyia aquilonia  fir seed maggot       
Earomyia  barbara  fir seed maggot     
Hemiptera   
    
Coreidae   
     
Leptoglossus occidentalis  coreid bug     
Lepidoptera   
    
Blastobasidae   
     
Holcocera augusti  blastobasid moth      
Geometridae   
     
Eupithecia albicapitata  looper       
Eupithecia spermaphaga  looper      
Pyralidae    
     
Dioryctria abietivorella  fir coneworm      
Tortricidae   
     
Barbara colfaxiana  douglas fir cone moth       
Chionodes periculella  gelechiid moth       
Commophila fuscodorsana  tortricid moth       
Endopiza piceana  tortricid moth       
Laspeyresia bracteatana  leafroller       
Zeiraphera diniana  douglas fir cone moth   
Fungus      
  
Ascomycota   
   
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Otideaceae   
     
Caloscypha fulgens  cold fungus   
Mitosporic Fungi (Hyphomycetes)    
Hyphomycetales     
Moniliaceae       
Penicillium chrysogenum  penicillium mould rot    
Tuberculariales     
Tuberculariaceae       
Fusarium circinatum (syn.  
Fusarium subglutinans f. sp. pini)  pine pitch canker  
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2.67 Psophocarpus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Psophocarpus .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Etiella spp., Maruca testulali, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
For Seed in pods ONLY : 
2.67.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Psophocarpus pods have been inspect ed before export and no caterpillars of Etiella  
spp. or Maruca testulalis  were found in a 600 unit sample”.   
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2.68 Pyrus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02. 05 under Pyrus .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Apple scar skin viroid, Monilinia fructigena, Tomato bushy stunt virus, Pear bark measle  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 6 months  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.68.1   Phytosanitary requirements  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
provide the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this  import health  standard.  
2.68.2   Inspecti on and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Monilinia fructigena  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression.  
Apple scar skin viroid  PCR using the method of Hadidi et al. (1990).   
Tomato bushy stunt virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Cq, Nc.  
Pear bark measle  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease expression.  
Indicator hosts: Chenopodium quinoa (Cq) and Nicotiana clevelandi (Nc).  
(1) For bioassay and ELISA, plants shall be sampled from at least two positions on every stem including a 
young, fully expanded leaflet at the top of each stem and an older leaflet from a midway position.  
(2) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures.  
(3) Indicator plants must be shaded for 12 -24 hrs  prior to inoculation.  
(4) Maintain post -inoculated indicator species under appropriate glasshouse conditions for at least 4 
weeks.  
(5) Inspect plants at least once per week for signs of pest and disease.  
(6) Inspect inoculated herbaceous indicator plants at least twi ce per week for symptoms of virus infection.  
(7) PCR and ELISA need to be validated using positive controls/reference material prior to use in 
quarantine testing.  
(8) At least two plants of each indicator species unless otherwise stated must be used in mechanical 
inoculation tests.  
(9) Positive and negative controls must be used in ELISA tests.  
(10) Testing must be carried out on plants while they are in active growth.  
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(12) For ELISA tests, th e unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
transmitted viruses for which pre -determined testing is required (denoted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
 
Guidance  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
 
References:  
• Hadidi A, Yang X, 1990. Detection of pome fruit viroids by enzymatic cDNA amplification.  Journal of 
Virological Methods 30, 261 -269.   
 
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2.69 Quercus  
The following requirements only apply t o species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Quercus .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Tunisia, United 
Kingdom and United States of America  
Quarantine pests: Ceratocystis fagacearum, Cryphonectria parasitica , Curculionidae  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 2 years  
Isolation : 50m exclusion area when planted outside  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.69.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Quercus  seeds must be fumigated  as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments.  
 
2.69.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Quercus  seeds have been:  
i) collected from trees that have been officially inspected during active growth and no 
diseases caused by Ceratocystis fagacearum  or Cryphonectria parasitica  were 
detected;  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Ceratocystis fagacearum  and Cryphonectria parasitica  
are not known to occur”.  
AND  
b) “The Quercus  seeds have been fumigated with methyl bromide at ___ pressure for ___ 
hours at ___ g/m³ at a temperature of ___°C”;  
 
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2.69.3  Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection method s 
Ceratocystis fagacearum  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom 
expression.  
Cryphonectria parasitica  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom 
expression.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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2.70 Ribes  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “S ee 155.02.05 under Ribes .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to pest list for Ribes  
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum PEQ p eriod : 6 months  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.70.1   Phytosanitary requirements  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.70.2   Inspection and testing re quirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods   
For both “Currant type” and “Gooseberry types” Ribes   
Raspberry ringspot virus * ELISA or PCR  
AND  
herbaceous indexing with Ca and Cq  
OR  
Cq, Cs and Nc  
For “Currant type” Ribes  only 
Tobacco rattle virus  [strains not in New 
Zealand]  Herbaceous indexing with Ca and Cq  
OR  
Cq, Cs and Nc.  
Indicators: Chenopodium amaranticolor, Ca - Chenopodium quinoa, Cq – Cucumis sativus, Cs – Nicotiana 
clevelandii, Nc.  
(1) Tests are to be carried out on plants germinated from the imported seeds.  
(2) Testing must be carried out on plants while they are in active growth.  
(3) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures.  
(4) Indicator plants must be shaded for 12 -24 hrs p rior to inoculation.  
(5) For each Ribes  plant, at least two fully -expanded leaves must be sampled from different branches of 
the main stem, one a younger leaf and one an older leaf.  
(6) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be maintained under appropriate glassho use conditions for at 
least 4 weeks.  
(7) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be inspected at least twice per week for signs of virus infection 
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(8) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
transmitted viruses for which pre -determined testing is required (denoted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
(9) PCR and ELISA need to be validated using positive contr ols/reference material prior to use in 
quarantine testing;  
(10) Positive, negative, and buffer controls must be used in ELISA tests.  
(11) Positive controls must be used in PCR.  
(12) Inspection of the Ribes  plants by the operator of the PEQ facility for signs of pest and disease must be 
at least once per week.  
 
Guidance  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ribes  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Virus      
    
Raspberry ringspot virus   
    
Tobacco rattle virus (strains not in 
New Zealand)   
    
*For organisms intercepted that are not listed within this pest list refer to Biosecurity  Organisms 
Register for Imported Commodities  (BORIC) to determine the regulatory status.  
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2.71 Rubus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Rubus ”. 
Approved countrie s: All 
Quarantine pests: Refer  to pest list for  Rubus  
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum PEQ p eriod : 3 months  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.71.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.71.2   Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods   
Raspberry ringspot v irus ELISA or PCR and herbaceous indexing with Cq, Cs and Nc  
Tomato ringspot virus  ELISA or PCR and herbaceous indexing with Cq, Cs and Nc  
Indicators: Chenopodium quinoa , Cq – Cucumis sativus, Cs – Nicotiana clevelandii, Nc.  
(1) Tests are to be carried out o n plants germinated from the imported seeds.  
(2) The quarantine period will begin once the plants have entered a period of active growth and have two 
fully expanded leaves.  
(3) Virus testing needs to be conducted on new spring growth. For each Rubus  plant, at least two young 
fully- expanded leaves must be sampled from different branches of the main stem, one a younger leaf 
and one older leaf.  
(4) Herbaceous Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures at 18 -25 ºC.  
(5) Indicator plants must be shaded for 24 hrs prior to inoculation.  
(6) For each Rubus  plant, at least two fully -expanded leaves must be sampled from different branches of 
the main stem, one a younger leaf and one an older leaf.  
(7) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be maintained und er appropriate glasshouse conditions for at 
least 4 weeks.  
(8) Post-inoculated indicator plants must be inspected at least twice per week for signs of virus infection 
with observations being recorded on a weekly basis.  
(9) Positive and negative (buffer solution) c ontrols must be used on all herbaceous indexing tests.  
(10) PCR and ELISA tests need to be validated using positive controls/reference material prior to use in 
quarantine testing;  
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(12) Positive and  negative controls must be used in PCR.  
(13) Inspection of the Rubus  plants by the operator of the PEQ facility for signs of pest and disease must be 
at least twice per week during periods of active growth.  
 
Guidance  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rubus  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
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    Raspberry ringspot virus  
    Tomato ringspot virus  
    *For organisms intercepted that are not listed within this pest list refer to Biosecurity  Organisms 
Register for Imported Commodities  (BORIC) to determine the regulatory status.  
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2.72 Sesamum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Sesamum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Alternaria sesami, Cercoseptoria sesami, Xanthomonas cam pestris  pv. sesami, 
Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.72.1  Approved treatment  
(1) All Sesamum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.72.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the  pre-shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certif icate:  
a) “The Sesamum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Alternaria sesami , Cercoseptoria sesami  
and Xanthomonas campestris pv. sesami ;  
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Alternaria sesami , 
Cercoseptoria sesami  or Xanthomonas campestris pv. sesami ”.  
 
 Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.73 Solanum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Solanum .” For Solanum lycopersicum  and Solanum 
tuberosum , please refer to the individual schedules which fol low. 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Potato spindle tuber viroid . 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.73.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied  that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanita ry certificate:  
a) “The [insert species name]  seeds for sowing have been:  
i) sourced from an ‘pest free area’ free from Potato spindle tuber viroid;   
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Potato spindle tuber viroid”;  
OR 
b) “The [insert species name] seeds for sowing have been officially tested, on a 
representative sample and using appropriate methods, and found to be free from Potato 
spindle tuber viroid ”. 
2.73.2  Testing requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior t o export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
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2.74 Solanum lycopers icum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Solanum lycopersicum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Pepino mosaic virus, Potato spindle tuber viroid , Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid , Tomato 
brown rugose fruit virus  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.74.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfie d that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanit ary certificate:  
a) “The Solanum lycopersicum  seeds have been prepared to industry standards with 
thorough cleaning to remove all traces of flesh from the seeds”.  
AND  
b) “The Solanum lycopersicum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Pepino mosaic virus . 
OR 
ii) sourced from a pest free place of production’ free from Pepino mosaic virus . 
OR 
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample, and using appropriate methods, and 
found to be free from Pepino mosaic virus” . 
AND  
c) “The Solanum lycopersicum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Potato spindle tuber viroid . 
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Potato spindle tuber viroid . 
OR 
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample, and using appropriate methods, and 
found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid” . 
AND  
d) “ The Solanum lycopersicum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid . 
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ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Tomato chlorotic dwarf 
viroid . 
OR 
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample, and using appropriate methods, and 
found to be free from Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid” . 
AND  
e) “ The Solanum lycope rsicum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ , free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus  
OR  
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from for Tomato brown rugose 
fruit virus ”. 
OR  
iii) officially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds officially 
drawn according to the ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an approved 
ELISA NPPO testing method and found free from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus ”. 
2.74.2  Testing requirem ents 
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.   
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
(3) Testing on -shore will be performed using an MPI -approved testing method.  
 
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2.75 Solanum tuberosum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Solanum tuberosum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Andean potato latent virus, Andean potato mild  mosaic virus, Potato black ring virus,  
Potato spindle tuber viroid, Potato virus T, Tobacco ringspot virus  
Import permit : Required  
PEQ : Level 3 B 
Minimum  PEQ  period : 1 growing season  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.75.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
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2.76 Sorghum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Sorghum .” 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, USA  
Quarantine pests: Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerospora gramini cola, Trogoderma  spp., Ustilaginales  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.76.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Sorghum seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments.  
2.76.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that t he pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary cert ificate:  
a) “The Sorghum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Peronosclerospora sorghi  and Sclerospora 
graminicola.  
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Peronosclerospora sorghi  
and Sclerospora graminicola”.  
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.77 Stenotaphrum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index list ed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Stenotaphrum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Panicum mosaic virus  
Import  permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 3 B 
Minimum PEQ p eriod : 1 growing season  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytos anitary certificate:  Required  
2.77.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard .  
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2.78 Trigonella foenum -graecum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Trigonella foenum -graecum .” 
Approved c ountries : All 
Quarantine pests: Cercosporidium traversiana, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.78.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Trigonella foenum -graecum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
2.78.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment sec tion. 
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Trigonella foenum -graecum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Cercosporidium traversiana;    
OR 
ii) sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Cercosporidium traversiana .  
 
Guidance  
•  Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
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2.79 Triticum  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Imp ort 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Triticum .” 
Approved c ountries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain , Sweden, 
Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.  
Quarantine pests: Refer to “Pest List for Triticum”.  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.79.1   Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for Alternaria triticina, Cephalosporium gramineum, and Curvularia verruculosa  
all Triticum  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  
2.79.2   Phytosanitary Certif icate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting c ountry NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Triticum  seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated bacteria 
(Rathayibacter tritici , Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa ) and viruses ( High 
plains virus, Indian peanut clump virus )”; 
OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from th e named regulated 
bacteria ( Rathayibacter tritici, Xanthomonas campestris  pv. undulosa ) and viruses 
(High plains virus, Indian peanut clump virus )”. 
AND  
b) “The Triticum  seeds have been:  
i)  sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Anguina tritici” ,  
OR  
ii) “sourc ed from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Anguina tritici” , 
OR 
iii) “inspected microscopically for Anguina tritici  in accordance with appropriate official 
procedures, and no Anguina tritici  spores were detected”.  
AND  
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i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated fungi ( Alternaria 
triticina, Cephalosporium gramineum, Curvularia verruculosa )”; 
OR 
ii) “treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MPI approv ed treatments ”;  
AND  
d) “The Triticum  seeds have be en: 
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from Tilletia controversa  and Tilletia indica” ; 
OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from Tilletia controversa  and 
Tilletia indica  and treated with an approved fungicide treatment”;  
OR  
iii) “a represe ntative sample of 600 seeds, drawn from this consignment according to 
the International Seed Testing Associations methodology, has been tested for 
Tilletia controversa  and Tilletia indica  (and no spores of Tilletia controversa  or 
Tilletia indica  were found  in a representative sample of 600 seeds drawn from this 
consignment) AND treated with an approved fungicide treatment”.  
 
2.79.3  Testing requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
if tested on arrival in New Zealand, must be completed by an MPI -approved testing laboratory.  
 
Guidance  
•  Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Triticum  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Insect      
 
Insecta   
  
Blattodea   
   
Blattidae   
    
Blatta orientalis  oriental cockroach    
Coleoptera   
   
Bostrichidae   
    
Dinoderus distinctus  bostrichid beetle      
Prostephanus truncatus  larger grain borer     
Bruchidae   
    
Callosobruchus chinensis  oriental cowpea weevil     
Curculionidae   
    
Caulophilus oryzae  broadnosed grain weevil     
Dermestidae   
    
Trogoderma glabrum  khapra beetle      
Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle      
Trogoderma grassmani  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma inclusum  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma ornatum  trogoderma beetle      
Trogoderma simplex  dermestid beetle      
Trogoderma sternale  dermestid beetle      
Trogoderma variabile  warehouse beetle     
Languriidae   
    
Pharaxonotha kirschii  Mexican grain beetle     
Tenebrionidae   
    
Cynaeus angustus  larger black flour beetle      
Latheticus oryzae  longheaded flour beetle      
Palorus ratzeburgi  smalleyed flour beetle      
Palorus subdepressus  depressed flour beetle      
Tribolium audax  american black flour beetle      
Tribolium freemani  flour beetle      
Ulomoides dermestoides  darkling beetle    
Diptera   
   
Cecidomyiidae   
    
Contarinia pisi  pea midge    
Lepidoptera   
   
Noctuidae   
    
Faronta albilinea  wheat head armyworm     
Pyralidae   
    
Corcyra cephalonica  rice moth      
Paralipsa gularis  stored nut moth     
Tineidae   
    
Cephitinea colonella  grain moth      
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Psocoptera   
   
Liposcelidae   
    
Troctes minutus  psocid  
Mite     
 
Arachnida    
  
Acarina   
   
Acaridae   
    
Caloglyphus krameri   
    
Michaelopus macfarlanei   
   
Eriophyidae   
    
Aceria tulipae (vector)  wheat curl mite      
Aceria tosichella  wheat curl mite     
Tarsonemidae   
    
Tarsonemus granarius   
   
Tuckerellidae   
    
Tuckerella ablutus   
    
unknown Acarina   
    
Paratriophtydeus coineaurius   
Nematode     
 
Secernentea   
  
Tylenchida   
   
Anguinidae   
    
Anguina tritici [vector]  seed gall nematode  
Fungus      
 
Basidiomycota: Ustomycetes   
  
Ustilaginales   
   
Tilletiaceae   
    
Tilletia controversa  dwarf bunt      
Tilletia indica  karnal bunt  
Mitosporic fungi (Hyphomycetes)   
Hyphomycetales    
Dematiaceae      
Alternaria triticina   
    
Curvularia verruculosa   
  
Moniliaceae      
Cephalosporium gramineum  stripe    
Corynebacteriaceae      
Rathayibacter tritici  yellow ear rot    
Pseudomonadaceae      
Xanthomonas campestris pv. 
undulosa  leaf streak  
Virus      
  
High plains virus   
  
Indian peanut clump virus   
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2.80 Ulmus  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Ulmus. ” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Cherry leaf roll virus, Elm mottle virus  
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ: Not required   
Approved treatment: Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.80.1   Phytosanitary Certificate - Additional declaration  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Ulmus seeds have been:  
i) sourced from trees which were officially ins pected during the growing season and 
no Cherry leaf roll virus  or Elm mottle virus  was detected;  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Cherry leaf roll virus  and Elm mottle virus  are not 
known to occur”.  
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2.81 Vaccinium  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Vaccinium .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests: Refer to pest list for Vaccinium   
Import permit : Requi red.  
PEQ:  Level 3 B 
Minimum P EQ p eriod : 6 months  
Approved treatment : Not requir ed 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.81.1   Phytosanitary cerificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this  by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.81.2   Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Diaporthe vaccinii  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression.  
Botryosphaeria vaccinii  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression.  
Monilinia fructigena  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression.  
Monilinia vaccinii -
corymbosi  Growing season inspection in PEQ for disease symptom expression.  
Blueberry shock virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Nb, Nc.  
Blueberry leaf mottle virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Cq, Nc.  
Peach rosette mosaic 
virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Ca, Cq  
Tomato ringspot virus * ELISA (Agdia) or PCR AND herbaceous indicators Cq, Nc.  
Indicator hosts: Chenopodium amaranticolor  (Ca), C. quinoa  (Cq), Nicotiana benthamiana  (Na), and N. 
clevelandi  (Nc).  
(1) For bioassay and ELISA, plants shall be s ampled from at least two positions on every stem including a young, 
fully expanded leaflet at the top of each stem and an older leaflet from a midway position.  
(2) Indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures.  
(3) Indicator plants must be shaded f or 12 -24 hrs prior to inoculation.  
(4) Maintain post -inoculated indicator species under appropriate glasshouse conditions for at least 4 weeks.  
(5) Inspect plants at least once per week for signs of pest and disease.  
(6) Inspect inoculated herbaceous indicator plants at least twice per week for symptoms of virus infection..  
(7) PCR and ELISA need to be validated using positive controls/reference material prior to use in quarantine 
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(8) At least two plants of each indicator species unless otherwise stated must be used i n mechanical inoculation 
tests.  
(9) Positive and negative controls must be used in ELISA tests.  
(10) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen transmitted 
viruses for which pre -determined testing is required (deno ted by ‘*’ in the table above).  
(11) Testing must be carried out on plants while they are in active growth.  Positive and negative controls (including 
a blank water control) must be used in PCR.  
 
Guidance  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant con trol should be used.  
• Internal controls in PCR tests are important to avoid the risk of false negatives.  
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Vaccinium  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Fungus   
Ascomycota   
Diaporthales  
Valsaceae    
Diaporthe vaccinii (anamorph 
Phomopsis vaccinii)  twig blight  
Dothideales  
Botryosphaeriaceae    
Botryosphaeria vaccinii (anamorph 
Phyllosticta elongata)   
Leotiales  
Sclerotiniaceae    
Monilinia fructigena (anamorph 
Monilia fructigena)  european brown rot  
  
Monilinia vaccinii -corymbosi  brown rot  
Virus  
Bromoviridae   
Ilarvirus   
  
Blueberry shock virus   
Comoviridae    
 
Nepovirus   
  
Blueberry leaf mottle virus   
  
Peach rosette mosaic virus   
  
Tomato ringspot virus [strains not in 
New Zealand]   
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2.82 Vicia  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Vicia .” 
Approved c ountries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom 
and United States of America.  
Quarantine pests:  Refer to pest list for Vicia  
Import permit : Not required.  
PEQ : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.82.1  Approved treatments  
(1) All Vicia  seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments . 
2.82.2  Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in the disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the  certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Vicia seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated viruses ( Artichoke 
yellow ringspot virus, Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean 
true mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic virus, Peanut stunt 
virus )”. 
OR 
ii) “sourced from a ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named r egulated 
viruses ( Artichoke yellow ringspot virus, Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain 
virus, Broad bean true mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic 
virus, Peanut stunt virus )”. 
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
 
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Vicia  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
Insect      
 
Insecta   
  
Coleoptera   
   
Bruchidae   
    
Bruchidius incarnatus  seed  beetle      
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  bruchid beetle      
Bruchus atomarius  bruchid beetle      
Bruchus dentipes  bruchid beetle      
Bruchus pisorum  pea weevil      
Bruchus rufimanus  broad bean weevil      
Callosobruchus chinensis  oriental cowpea weevil      
Callosobruchus maculatus  cowpea weevil      
Callosobruchus phaseoli  cowpea weevil     
Dermestidae   
    
Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle     
Tenebrionidae   
    
Tribolium destructor  dark flour beetle    
Diptera   
   
Cecidomyiidae   
    
Contarinia pisi pea midge    
Lepidoptera   
   
Lycaenidae   
    
Virachola livia  pomegranate butterfly  
Virus      
    
Artichoke yellow ringspot virus   
    
Broad bean mottle virus   
    
Broad bean stain virus   
    
Broad bean true mosaic virus   
    
Pea early -browning  virus   
    
Pea enation mosaic virus   
    
Peanut stunt virus  
  
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2.83 Vigna  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Vigna .” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens  pv. flaccumfaciens , Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
vignicola, Earias vitella, Maruca testulalis, Trogoderma  spp. 
Import permit: Not required  
PEQ : Not required  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.83.1   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this impo rt health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Vigna  seed have been:  
i) collected from plants  which were inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Curtobacterium  flaccumfaciens  pv. flaccumfaciens  
or Xanthomonas campestris  pv. vignicola  was detected.  
OR 
ii) sourced from an area where Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens  pv. flaccumfaciens  and 
Xanthomanas campestris  pv. vignicola  are not known to occur”.  
AND [For seed in pods ]: 
b) “The Vigna  seed pods were inspected before export and no caterpillars of Earias vitella  or 
Maruca testulalis  were found in a 600 unit sample”.  
 
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2.84 Vitis  
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Vitis.” 
Approved c ountries:  All 
Quarantine pests:  Grapevine angular mosaic virus, Grapevine Bulgarian latent  virus, Grapevine chrome 
mosaic virus, Grapevine fanleaf virus  [strains not in New Zealand], Grapevine line pattern virus, Grapevine 
yellow speckle viroid -2, Peach rosette mosaic virus, Tomato ringspot virus . 
Import permit : Required  
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum  PEQ  period:  3 months  
Approved treatment : Not required  
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.84.1   Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certify ing statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard.  
2.84.2   Inspection and testing requirements  
Organism  MPI acceptable detection methods  
Grapevine angular mosaic virus  Growing season inspection  
Grapevine Bulgarian latent virus  Herbaceous indicat ors (Ca and Cq)   
Grapevine chrome mosaic virus  Herbaceous indicators (Ca, Cq, Cs and Nt)  
Grapevine fanleaf virus  [strains 
not in New Zealand]  ELISA or PCR AND herbaceous indicators (Ca, Cq and Cs)  
Grapevine line pattern virus  Growing season inspection  
Grapevine yellow speckle viroid -2 PCR and Growing season inspection  
Peach rosette mosaic virus * ELISA or PCR AND herbaceous indicators (Ca, Cq, Cs and Nt)  
Tomato ringspot virus * ELISA or PCR AND herbaceous indicators (Ca and Cq)  
Herbaceous indexing will  use the indicators Ca - Chenopodium amaranticolor, Cq - Chenopodium quinoa, Cs - 
Cucumis sativus and Nt - Nicotiana tabacum.  
(1) Tests are to be carried out on plants germinated from the imported seeds.  
(2) The quarantine period will begin once the plants have entered a period of active growth and have two 
fully expanded leaves.  
(3) Virus testing is to be conducted on new spring growth. For each plant, at least two fully -expanded 
leaves must be sampled from different branches of the main stem, one a younger leaf and  one an 
older leaf.  
(4) For ELISA tests, the unit for testing is an individual seedling because of the presence of pollen 
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(5) All PCR and ELISA tests must be val idated using positive controls prior to use in quarantine testing. 
Positive and negative controls (including a blank water control for PCR) must be used in all tests.  
(6) At least two plants of each herbaceous indicator species must be used in each test. Herb aceous 
indicator plants must be grown under appropriate temperatures and must be shaded for 24 hrs prior to 
inoculation. Maintain post -inoculated indicator species under appropriate glasshouse conditions for at 
least 4 weeks. Inspect inoculated indicator p lants at least twice per week for symptoms of virus 
infection.  
(7) Inspection of the Vitis plants by the operator of the PEQ facility for signs of pest and disease must be 
at least twice per week while in active growth. A record of inspections carried out by t he Operator is to 
be kept and made available to the MPI Inspector on request.  
  
Guidance:  
• Positive internal controls and a negative plant control should be used.  
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2.85  Zea 
The following requirements only apply to species in the Plant Biosecurity Index listed under Import 
Specifications for Seed as “see 155.02.05 under Zea.” 
Approved countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Japa n, 
the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and United States of 
America . 
Quarantine pests: Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae, Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis, 
Pantoea stewartii, High plains virus, Maize dw arf mosaic virus, Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Sugarcane 
mosaic virus, Botryosphaeria zeae, Cochliobolus pallescens, Cochliobolus tuberculatus, Claviceps gigantea, 
Gloeocercospora sorghi, Ustilago maydis, Peronosclerospora heteropogoni, P. maydis, P. phil ippinensis, P. 
sacchari, P.  sorghi, Phaeocytostroma ambiguum, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae, Rhizopus maydis, 
Stenocarpella macrospora and Cephalosporium maydis.  
Regulated pests:  Refer to pest list for Zea  
Import  Permit : Permit n ot required, unless seeds are to be grown in PEQ.  
PEQ : Not required, unless imported under options 2.2.2 or 2.2.3 of the MPI Protocol  for Testing for the 
Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material . 
Phytosanitary certificate:  Required  
2.85.1  Approved treatments  
(1) In lieu of pest free area for the regulated fungi specified a ll Zea seeds must be treated as per MPI 
Standard MPI -STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments.  
2.85.2   Phytosanitary certificate - Additional declarations  
(1) The exporting country NPPO must confirm any treatment(s) as required by the IHS in th e disinfestation 
and/or disinfection treatment section.  
(2) If satisfied that the pre -shipment activities have been undertaken, the exporting country NPPO must 
confirm this by providing the certifying statement as per Part 1.5.2 of this import health standard and 
also the following additional declaration (s) to the phytosanitary certificate:  
a) “The Zea seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated bacteria Acidovorax 
avenae  subsp. avenae , Clavibacter michiganensis  subsp. nebraskensis , Pantoea 
stewartii  and viruses High plains virus  and Maize dwarf mosaic virus ”; 
OR 
ii) “sourced from a  ‘pest free place of production’ free from the named regulated 
bacteria Acidovorax avenae  subsp. avenae , Clavibacter michiganensis  subsp. 
nebrask ensis , Pantoea stewartii  and viruses High plains virus and Maize dwarf 
mosaic virus ”; 
OR 
iii) “a representative sample, officially drawn from this consignment according to ISTA 
or AOSA methodology, has been tested for the presence of and found free from the 
named regulated bacteria Acidovorax avenae  subsp. avenae, Clavibacter 
michiganensis  subsp. nebraskensis, Pantoea stewartii  and viruses High plains virus 
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AND  
b) “The Zea seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated viruses Maize 
chlorotic mottle  virus and S ugarcane mosaic virus”;   
OR 
ii) “a representative sample, officially drawn from this consignment according to ISTA 
or AOSA methodology, has been tested for and found free from the named 
regulated viruses Maize chlorotic mottle  virus and S ugarcane mosaic virus”   
 
Guidance  
• Refer section 1.11 Seeds of MPI Standard MPI -STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
• Countries that MPI recognise endorsing “Pest free area” as an additional declaration for Sugarcane 
mosaic virus  are as follow s:  
- Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Japan, the 
Netherlands, Norway, South Africa,  Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and United 
States of America  
 
AND  
c) “The Zea seeds have been:  
i) sourced from a ‘pest free area’ free from the named regulated fungi Botryosphaeria 
zeae, Cochliobolus pallescens, Cochliobolus tuberculatus, Claviceps gig antea, 
Gloeocercospora sorghi, Ustilago maydis, Peronosclerospora heteropogoni, 
Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronosclerospora 
sacchari, Peronosclerospora sorghi, Phaeocytostroma ambiguum, Sclerophthora 
rayssiae var. zeae, Rh izopus maydis, Stenocarpella macrospora and 
Cephalosporium maydis ”; 
OR 
ii) “treated with one of the fungicide combinations in MP I approved treatments ”. 
2.85.3   GM seed testing  
(1) In addition to the phytosanitary requirements above, all consig nments of Zea mays  (sweet corn, maize) 
are required to be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM seed 
according to the Protocol (refer to Part 1.5.4: Genetically Modified Testing Certificate ).  
 
Guidance  
• The MPI Protocol for testing for the presence of genetically modified plant material can be 
found at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/10250   
• More information on genetically modified seeds can also be found at 
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/plants/seeds -for-sowing/genetically -modified -seeds/  
• Popcorn does not require GM testing. The full scientific  name must be specified on the 
phytosanitary certificate (e.g. Zea mays var. everta) to enable popcorn to be given clearance 
without a GM testing certificate.  
2.85.4   Testing requirements  
(1) Testing is required to be completed offshore prior to export , or on arriva l in New Zealand .  
(2) Pre-export testing for each seed lot must be endorsed by the NPPO on the phytosanitary certificate, or 
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(3) Pantoea stewartii : A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, 
using the immunosorbent assay test described by Lamka et al.  (1991), may be used to show the 
consignment is free of Pantoea stewartii  subsp. stewartii .; 
(4) Clavibacter michigane nsis subsp. neb raskensis : A negative result from testing a representative 
sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, using the sCNS Culture Plate Method (Shepherd, 199 9; 
www .seedhealth.org ), may be used to show the consignment i s free of Claviba cter mic higanensi s 
subsp.  Nebraskensis ; 
(5) Acidovorax avenae subsp.  avenae : A negative result from testing a representative sample of a 
minimum of 400 seeds, using the methodology of Dange et al . (1978), may be used to show the 
consignment is free of Acidovorax aven ae subsp . Avenae ; 
(6) High plains virus: A negative result  from testing a representative sample of seeds using greenhouse 
grow -out tests and ELISA testing as described  by Forster et al. (2001) and Crop Plant Compendium 
2003 , or a representative sample of a minimum of 3000 seeds , using a PCR NPPO approved method , 
such as Lebas et al. (2005) , may be used to show that the consignment is free  of High plains virus ; 
(7) Maize dwarf mosaic virus: A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 
2000 seeds, u sing an NPPO approved method , may be used to show the consignment  is free of Maize 
dwarf mosaic virus ; 
(8) Maize chlorotic mottle virus:  A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 
3000 seeds, u sing ELISA or PCR testing, may be used to show the consignment is free f rom Maize 
chlorotic mottle virus;  
(9) Sugarcane mosaic virus : A negative result from testing a representative sample of a minimum of 
2000 seeds, using an NPPO approved method, may be used to show the consignment is free of 
Suga rcane mosaic virus . 
 
References:  
• Dange SRS, Payak MM, Renfro BL, 1978. Seed transmission of Pseudomonas rubrilineans, the 
incitant of bacterial leaf stripe of maize. Indian Phytopathology 31(4):523 -524. 
• Forster RL, Seifers DL, Strausbaugh CA, Jensen SG, B all EM, Harvey TL, 2001. Seed transmission 
of the High Plains virus in sweet corn. Plant Disease 85(7):696 -699 
• Lamka, G L; Hill, J H; McGee, D C; and Braun, E J. 1991: Development of an immunosorbent assay 
for seedborne Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii i n corn seeds. Phytopathology 81:839 -846 
• Lebas, B.S.; Ochoa -Corona, F.M.; Elliot, D.R.; Tang, Z. and Alexander, B.J.R. 2005. Development of 
an RT -PCR for High Plains virus indexing scheme in New Zealand post entry quarantine. Plant 
Disease, 89:1103 -1108.  
• Shepherd, L.M. 1999:  Detection and transmission of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis 
of corn. Ms Thesis, Iowa State University,  Ames, IA.  
 
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Zea  REGULATED PESTS (actionable)   
 
Insect      
  Insecta  
    Bostrichidae  
     Dinoderus distinctus  bostrichid beetle  
     Dinoderus minutus  bamboo powderpost beetle  
     Prostephanus truncatus  larger grain borer  
    Cucujidae  
     Cathartus quadricollis  squarenecked grain beetle  
   Curculionidae  
     Caulophilus oryzae  broadnosed grain weevil  
   Dermestidae       
Attagenus unicolor  black carpet beetle       
Trogoderma glabrum  khapra beetle  
     Trogoderma granarium  khapra beetle  
     Trogoderma inclusum  trogoderma beetle       
Trogoderma variabile  warehouse beetle  
   Histeridae        
Teretriosoma nigrescens       
Languriidae  
     Pharaxonotha kirschiI  Mexican grain beetle  
   Melyridae  
   Nitidulidae  
     Carpophilus freemani  dried fruit beetle  
     Carpophilus lugubris  dusky sap beetle  
     Glischrochilus quadrisignatus  four-spotted sap beetle  
   Ptinidae  
     Gibbium psylloides  shiny spider beetle  
   Scolytidae  
     Pagiocerus frontalis  bark borer  
   Tenebrionidae  
     Alphitobius laevigatus  black fungus beetle  
     Cynaeus angustus  larger black flour beetle  
     Gnatocerus maxillosus  slenderhorned flour beetle       
Latheticus oryzae  longheaded flour beetle       
Palorus ratzeburgi  smalleyed flour beetle       
Palorus subdepressus  depressed flour beetle       
Tribolium freemani  flour beetle    
Diptera     
Otitidae       
Euxesta stigmatias    
  
Hemiptera  
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     Leptoglossus zonatus  coreid bug  
  Lepidoptera  
   Cosmopterigidae  
     Pyroderces rileyi  pink scavenger caterpillar  
  Noctuidae  
     Sesamia calamistis  pink stalk borer  
     Sesamia nonagrioides  pink borer  
  Pyralidae       
Corcyra cephalonica  rice moth       
Doloessa viridis         
Mussidia nigrivenella  pyralid moth       
Paralipsa gularis  stored nut moth  
  Tortricidae  
     Cryptophlebia leucotreta  false codling moth  
 Psocoptera  
  Liposcelidae  
     Liposcelis bostrychophilus  booklouse       
Liposcelis entomophilus  grain psocid       
Liposcelis paetus  booklouse    
Trogiidae       
Lepinotus reticulatus    
Mite     
  Arachnida  
   Acarina  
    Pyemotidae       
Acaropsellina sollers   
 
Fungus      
  Ascomycota  
   Dothideales  
   Botryosphaeriaceae       
Botryosphaeria zeae (anamorph 
macrophoma zeae)  grey ear rot  
   Pleosporaceae       
Cochliobolus pallescens  
(anamorph Curvularia pallescens)  - 
     
Cochliobolus tuberculatus 
(anamorph Curvularia tuberculata)  leaf spot  
     Gloeocercospora sorghi  zonate leaf spot  
  Hypocreales  
   Clavicipitaceae  
     Claviceps gigantea  ergot  
  Basidiomycota  
  Ustomycetes  
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    Ustilaginaceae  
     Ustilago maydis  boil smut   
Mitosporic Fungi ( Coelomycetes)   
  Sphaerioidales  
  Sphaerioidaceae  
     Stenocarpella macrospora  dry rot of maize  
     Phaecytostroma ambigum  - 
 Mitosporic Fungi ( Hyphomycetes)  
  Hyphomycetales  
   Moniliaceae  
     Cephalosporium maydis   
 Oomycota   
  Sclerosporales   
   Sclerosporaceae        
Peronosclerospora heteropogoni   
     
Peronosclerospora maydis  Java downy mildew       
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  Philippine downy mildew       
Peronosclerospora sacchari   
     
Peronosclerospora sorghi  sorghum downy mildew       
Phaeocytostroma ambiguum   
   Verrucalvaceae  
     Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae   
 Zygomycota  
 Zygomycetes  
  Mucorales  
   Mucoraceae       
Rhizopus maydis  rhizopus seed rot       
Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae   
     
Stenocarpella macrospora  dry rot       
Ustilago maydis  boil smut   
Bacterium     
   Pseudomonadaceae       
Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae  bacterial blight  
   Corynebacteriaceae       
Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. 
nebraskensis  Goss' bacterial wilt  
   Enterobacteriaceae       
Pantoea stewartii  Stewart's bacterial wilt   
Virus      
     
High plains virus   
   Potyviridae  
    Potyvirus       
Maize chlorotic mottle virus  MCMV       
Maize dwarf mosaic virus  MDMV  Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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Sugarcane mosaic virus  SCMV   
Weed      
        Angiospermae  
  Scrophulariales  
   Scrophulariaceae       
Striga asiatica  witch -weed       
Striga hermonthica  witch -weed  
 
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Appendix  1: Definitions  
Definitions have the same meaning as defined by the Act and ISPM 5: Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms 
(2012), unless set out below:  
 
a.i.  
Active ingredient.  
 
AOSA  
The Association of Official Seed Analysts is an organisation comprised of member laboratories which are 
staffed by certified seed analysts. Such seed testing facilities include official state, federal, and university seed 
laboratories across the United States of America and Canada.  
 
Basic seed  
Refers t o seed listed in the Plant Biosecurity Index under “ Import Specification for Seed for Sowing”.  
 
BORIC  
Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported Commodities: MPI dat abase which informs on the quarantine 
status for an organism as either regulated or non - regulated f or New Zealand.  
 
Contamination  
Presence in a commodity, storage place, conveyance or container, of pests or other regulated articles, not 
constituting an infestation.  
 
ELISA  
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.  
 
EPA 
Environmental Protection Authority is responsible  for administering the Hazardous Substances and New 
Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996.  
 
Fleshy fruit  
Any fruit (matured ovary) that is succulent or semi -succulent e.g. a berry, drupe, pome.  
 
Genetically modified organism (GM)  
Any organism in which any of the genes or any of the other genetic material has been modified by in -vitro 
techniques; or is inherited or otherwise derived, through any number of replications, from any genes or other 
genetic material which has been modified  by in-vitro techniques.  [as defined by the HSNO Act 1996]  
 
Growing season inspection  
Visual inspection by a person authorized by the NPPO during period or periods of the year when plants 
active ly grow in an area, place of production or production site.  
 
Herbaceous Indexing  
Virus detection and identification technique where plant viruses are transmitted mechanically or via a vector to 
a number of herbaceous indicator plants for the observation of characteristic symptoms.  
 
ISTA  
International Seed Testing Association.  
 
IPPC  
International Plant Protection Convention, as deposited  with FAO in Rome in 1951 and as subsequently 
amended [FAO, 1990].  
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Isolation  
Applies to PEQ facilities which must meet the minimum isolation requirements (from plants outside the PEQ 
facility) listed in this IHS.  
 
ISPM  
International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures are the international standards  adopted by the Conference 
of FAO, the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures or the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, 
establ ished under the IPPC [CEPM, 1996; revised CEPM, 1999].  
 
Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 post-entry quarantine  
A system of post entry quarantine screening whereby seed is grown under certain specified conditions on a 
property approved to the Facility Standard : Post Entry Quarantine for Plants (MPI.STD.PEQ) . 
 
MPL  
Maximum Pest Limit.  
 
NPPO  
National Plant Protection Organisation is the o fficial  service established by Government to discharge the 
functions specified by the IPPC. [FAO, 1990; formerly Plant Protection Organisation (National)].  
 
Officially tested  
Tested by a laboratory approved by the exporting country NPPO if performed offshore or by the importing 
country NPPO if performed on -shore  
 
PCR  
Polymerase chain reaction  
 
Pelleted seed  
Seed encased in a man -made nutritive or protective covering.  
 
PEQ  
Post Entry Quarantine . Quarantine applied to a consignment after entry.  
 
Permit  
A permit to import issued by MPI that specifies the conditions under which a particular commodity may be 
imported into New Zealand.  
 
Pest  
Any species, strain or biotype of animal or pathogenic agent (fungi, bacteria, viruses, viroids) injurious to 
plants or  plant products .  
Note: For the purpose of this import health standard “pest” includes an organism sometimes associated with the 
pathway, which poses a risk to human or animal or plant life or health (SPS Article 2).  
 
Plant Biosecurity Index  
MPI s earch sy stem for identifying the status of plant species for importing to New Zealand.  
 
Pre-Germinated Seed  
Seed with only the radicle (embryonic root) emerged.  
 
Quarantine Pest  
A pest of potential economic importance to the area endangered thereby and not yet present there, or present 
but not widely distributed and being officially controlled [FAO, 1990; revised FAO 1995; IPPC 1997].  
 
Quarantine W eed Seeds  
An invasive plant spec ies as set out in the MPI Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds.   Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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Regulated Pest  
A quarantine pest or a regulated non - quarantine pest listed in BORIC as being regulated for New Zealand.  
Note: If an intercepted organism is not listed in BORIC, the NPPO must contact MPI to establish the regulatory status.  
 
Representative sample  
A sample that is to be submitted to the approved testing laboratory and may comprise either the whole of the 
composite  seed  sample or a subsample thereof.  
 
SAC  
Seed Analysis Certificate  
 
Seed  
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Appendix 2: Amendment Record  
Amendments to this IHS will be given a consecutiv e number and dated. The following table provides a 
summary of the main changes to this IHS for the previous five years.  
 
No: Details:  Date:  
26 Revised schedules of special conditions for Hordeum  and Triticum . 7/05/2009  
27 Addition of schedule for Linum usitatissimum . Revised schedule of special 
conditions for Fragaria  and Ribes . Removal of Echinacea angustifolia  from 
section 1.5.2  19/03/2010  
28 Removal of Xanthomonas translucens  pv. translucens  from the Hordeum and 
Triticum  schedules. Revised schedule of Zea, including Japan as an approved 
country with the addition of Gloeocercospora sorghi  to the pest list. Addition of a 
pea seed soak test on arrival in the Pisum schedule.  22/09/2010  
29 Revised schedules of special conditi ons for Acer, Carpinus, Carya ovata, 
Castanea  and Quercus  to manage Cryphonectria parasitica . 16/09/2011  
30 Addition of section 2.2.7 ‘Importation of Seed Products’, section 2.2.8 “Seed for 
Sowing of New Zealand Origin’ and section 2.4 ‘Equivalence’.  5/12/2011  
31 Revised schedule for Rubus , and removal of [strains not present in New 
Zealand] from all listings of Tomato ringspot virus  in Fragaria, Rubus , and 
Vaccinium  schedules.  20/03/2012  
32 Revised schedule of special conditions for Citrus . 3/04/2012  
33 Updated fungicide treatment option for Avena, Hordeum  and Triticum . 7/05/2012  
34 Reformat of complete IHS, including all schedules . 29/06/2012  
35 Correction to the Zea schedule: removal of Maize mottle chlorotic stunt virus  
from the quarantine require ments.  24/07/2012  
36 Revision of Section 8 ‘Equivalence’ and Section 9 “Biosecurity clearance’ . 27/08/2012  
37 New schedule for tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) and minor correction of 
Macadamia schedule.  19/10/2012  
38 New schedule for Brassica  (urgent amendment) and minor amendment to 
Acrocomia  schedule.  19/04/2013  
39 Revised schedule for Malus  (apple) seed for sowing.  24/04/2013  
40 Removal of schedule for Brassica , retaining schedule for Brassica napus . 02/08/2013  
41 New schedule for grape (Vitis spp.), incorporated as an urgent amendment.  08/08/2013  
42 Addition of section 6 (Part A) , ‘Seed for sowing imported as laboratory 
specimens’.  Revised schedule of special conditions for Arabidopsis thaliana  
(removal of requirement for a phytosanitar y certificate).  Revised schedules of 
special conditions for Fragaria, Phaseolus, Ribes, Rubus idaeus  and Vitis 
(removal of Tomato black ring virus  from the quarantine requirements).  12/12/2013  
43 Addition of further approved fungicide treatments to the Phaseolus  and Pisum 
schedules  19/6/2014  
44 Revised schedule for Zea mays , specifying a seed sample size for Maize dwarf 
mosaic virus . 18/8/2014  
45 New schedule for Capsicum  and Solanum  19/8/2014  Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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No: Details:  Date:  
46 New schedule for Cucurbitaceae and changes to Zea mays  (urgent 
amendment)  1/12/2014  
47 Revised schedule for Zea mays , clarifying the requirements for Sugarcane 
mosaic virus  and Maize chlorotic mottle virus  7/8/2015  
48 Publication of the CTO direction for all Zea mays  consignment originated from 
Chile.  11/09/2015  
49 New IHS format. Added section 1.6 (pre -determined testing in PEQ), amended 
phytosanitary certificate requirements and GM testing requirements.  26/11/2015  
50 Reinstating section 6 (Part A) now section 1.9 Part 1: "Seed for sowing imported 
as laboratory specimens" . Minor amendment for Beta and Zea schedule . 
Removal of Barley mosaic virus  from the pest list of Hordeum  and revised the 
schedule.  21/12/2015  
51 Reinstating and revision of the requirements for species of Rubus and 
clarification of Section 1.9  21/01/2016  
52 Addition to a paragraph related to importation of GMO seeds for reseach 
purposes and also the addition of the pathogen Andean potato mild mos aic 
virus (APMMV)  to the Solanum tuberosum schedule as a regulated pest.  02/03/2016  
53 Revised the Capsicum schedule: addition of PCFVd as a quarantine pest  09/10/2016  
54 Orthographic corrections under Zea, Triticum and Lavandula schedules  and 
amendment to the Zea schedule to allow for testing onshore for all quan rantine 
pests listed in the Zea mays pest list , reformatting of Appendix 3: Declaration 
form to facilitate its use  and the addition of a hyperlink to the protocol for GMO 
testing  under the Zea schedule . 25/11/2016  
55 Review of the Cucurbitaceae schedule: new measures for CGMMV and addition 
of KGMMV as a quarantine pest.  Update of the Capsicum schedule.  26/01/2017  
56 Removal of Clover yellow mosaic virus  and Red clover vein mosaic  virus . 
Addition of onshore testing for the Agropyron schedule.  Update  name of PEQ 
standard, update references to  Level 3 PEQ to reflect requirements of the 
reissued PEQ standard.  09/03/2017  
57 Addition of Apiaceae and Petunia schedules  and o ther minor ch anges.  09/06/2017  
58 Change to the treatment requirements for the Apiaceae schedule and other 
minor changes.  14/12/2017  
59 Removal of pea soak test, addition of compulsory fumigation for pea seeds and 
migration of all approv ed treatments to MPI-STD-ABTRT.  22/02/2018  
60 Addition of Myrtaceae Specific Requirements  11/07/2018  
61 Addition of onshore testing for Grapevine yellow speckle viroid -2 to the specific 
requirements for Vitis.  11/01/2019  
62 Addition of requirements for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) to 
specific requirements for Capsicum and Solanum lycopersicum.  19/03/2019  
63 Review of the standard to remove errors and clarify ambiguities an d current 
requirements  as part of the tidying the room project . 02/09/2019  Import Health Standard : Seeds for Sowing     
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Appendix 3: Declaration Form  
To be completed and signed by the exporter and importer . 
As defined by the New Zealand HSNO Act 1996, Genetically modified  organism  means , unless expressly provided 
otherwise by regulations , any organism in which any of the genes or any other genetic material (a) have been modified by 
in vitro techniques ; or (b) are inherited or otherwise derived, through any number of replications, from any genes or other 
genetic material which has been modif ied by in vitro techniques . 
Note that under  the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. The import  and release of any 
genetically modified crop without approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) it is unlawful .  
I,. (Exporte r’s name and address)…  
 
declare that according to the requirements set out in the Seed for Sowing Import Health Standard (MPI Import Health 
Standard: 155.02.05: Importation of Seed for Sowing - http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/1151 ,  
 
Insert species name and lot/line number or unique identifier as stated on all the other import documentation  
was produced neither “from” nor “by” genetically modified crops.  
I undertake to inform immediately the importer and  the Ministry for Primary Industries, MPI, N ew Zealand  of any information 
that can undermine the accuracy of this declaration.  
Note that MPI may request evidence  as to how production, handling and transport of these seeds  is performed in the field , 
or require and audit as a way to provide quality  to the production system .  
I (Importer ’s name and address)…  
 
declare  to the best of my knowledge  that according to the requirements set out in the Seed for Sowing Import Health 
Standard (MPI Import Health Standard: 155.02.05: Importation of Seed for Sowing - http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -
vault/1151 ,  
Insert species name and lot/line number or unique identifier as stated on all the other import documentation  
was produced neither “from” nor “by” genetically modified crops.  
Signed by Exporter  and Company Name  (details)  and date  
 Signed by Importer  and Company Name  (details)  and date  
 
 
Warning: Any person who knowingly makes a statement of information or a decl aration that is false or 
misleading in a material particular may on summary conviction, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment 
and/or fined not exceeding $500,000.00.