Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Grain and Seeds for 
Consumption, Feed or 
Processing  
GCFP.IHS  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Grain  and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This consolidated  Import Health Standard  comes into force on  [Effective Date] .  
 
This import health standard amends the Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or 
Processing, which came into force on 21 January 2021, and consolidates all amendments made up to the 
commencement of this notice.  
 
The amendment history to this import health standard is set out in Appendi x 3. 
 
 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993 , and incorporates 
amendments made in accordance with s 24B(1)(a) of that Act.   
 
Dated at W ellington , [Date of Signing]  
 
Manager, Environmental Health  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under dele gated authority of the Director -General)  
 
 
Contact for further information : 
 
Ministry for Primary Industries  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Animal and Plant Health  Directorates  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
 
Email: Plantimports@mpi.govt.nz   
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  General Requirements  5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
1.4 General  6 
1.5 Documentation  6 
1.6 Grain/seeds analysis in New Zealand  8 
1.7 Trade samples  8 
Part 2:  Specific Requirements  9 
2.1 ‘Basic’  grain/seeds  10 
2.2 Avena  spp. (oat)  11 
2.3 Cannabis sativa  (low THC hemp varieties)  13 
2.4 Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)  16 
2.5 Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  18 
2.6 Glycine max (soybean)  21 
2.7 Gossypium spp. (cotton)  23 
2.8 Guizotia abyssinica  (niger)  25 
2.9 Helianthus spp. (sunflower)  27 
2.10 Hordeum spp. (barley)  30 
2.11  Lens spp. (lentil)  32 
2.12  Lupinus spp. (lupin)  34 
2.13  Medicago spp. (alfalfa/lucerne)  36 
2.14  Panicum spp. (millet)  38 
2.15  Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  42 
2.16  Phaseolus  spp. (green/other beans)  43 
2.17  Pisum spp. (pea)  46 
2.18  Secale cereale  (rye/ ryecorn)  49 
2.19  Setaria italica (foxtail/Italian millet)  51 
2.20  Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  53 
2.21  Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. (wheat)  55 
2.22  Vicia  spp. (broad/ faba bean)  57 
2.23  Vigna  spp. (adzuki/ black -eyed bean/ mung bean/ cowpea)  59 
2.24  Zea mays  (maize/popcorn/sweetcorn)  61 
Appendix 1: Definitions  63 
Appendix 2: Treatment options  65 
Appendix 3: Amendment Record  66 
Appe ndix 4: Pest List  67 
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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 grain  and seeds for consumption, feed or 
processing from all countries .  
Background  
An IHS issued under the New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993 ( the Act) specifies the requirements to be met to 
effectively manage biosecurity risks associated with importing goods, including the risks from incidentally  
imported new organisms.  
IHSs include measures that must be applied in the exporting country before  the products are exported. IHSs 
also include  requirements that must be met by importers during importation , including while the prod ucts are 
in transit and held in a transi tional facility before biosecurity clearance can be giv en.  
Post-clearance  requirem ents may also be specified in an IHS.  
Guidance boxes throughout the IHS provide information on how the requirements may be met.  
Who should read this?  
Anyone who is involved in the process of importing or has an interest in importing grain  and seeds for 
consumption, feed or processing  into New Zealand should read and be familiar with this IHS.   
Why is this important?  
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that grain  and seeds for consumption, feed or processing 
comply with the requirements of the relevant IHS.  
Grain  and s eeds for consumption, feed or processing that do not comply with the requirements  of the IHS may 
not be cleared for entry into New Zealand and may be directed for treatment (including destructive 
processing), re -shipment, destruction or further action deemed appropriate by a Chief Technical Officer.  
The pathway may be suspended if certain ty pes of viable regulated pests or quarantine weed seeds are 
intercepted .  
Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
A Chief Technical Officer may consider an application for an equivalent phytosanitary measure to be 
approved, different  from that provided for in this IHS, to maintain the same level of protection assured by the 
current measures.   
Equivalence will be considered with reference to the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 24: 
Guidelines for the determination and  recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures.   
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Document history  
Refer to Appendix 3  for the Amendment Record for this IHS.  
Other information  
Importers of Cannabis sativa  (low THC hemp seed) and Papaver somniferum  must contact the Ministry of 
Health  prior to importation for advice on licensing . 
Oil seed meals and other processed plant products that are intended for animal feeds are covered  by IHS: 
Processed Animal Feeds of Plant Origin .  
Non-viable grain  and seeds imported for human consumption are covered  by IHS: Stored Plant Products for 
Human Consumptio n 
Note:  It is the importer's responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all New Zealand laws as 
this is not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements.  
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Part 1:  General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This import health standard (IHS) applies to  grain  and seed s that are imported for consumption,  feed 
or processing , from plant species that:  
a) have a schedule in Part 2 : Specific Requirement s and are listed in the MPI Plants Biosecurity 
Index  (PBI); or  
b) are listed as ‘Basic’  in the PBI. 
(2) All grain  and seeds to which this IHS applies may be imported from any country, unless specified 
otherwise  in Part 2: Specific Requirements.  
 
Guidance  
• If a grain/seed  species  is not covered by this IHS , the grain  and seed s are not eligible to be 
imported  into New Zealan d under this IHS . 
• ‘Basic ’ grain  and seed s are listed under the “import specification for seed for sowing ” column  in the 
PBI. 
• Processing methods may include cold pressing, cooking, crushing, grinding, milling, rolling, 
popping, pelletising, steam flaking or a combination of one or more of these methods.  For more 
information  regarding processing methods contact  MPI. 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act:  
a) ISPM 5. 2017. Glossary of phytosanitary terms. Rome, IPPC, FAO  
b) ISPM 12. 2016. Phytosanitary certificates. Rome, IPPC, FAO  
c) ISPM 24. 2017. Guidelines for the determination and re cognition of equivalence of phytosanitary 
measures. Rome, IPPC, FAO   
d) Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR)   
e) MPI-ABRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
f) MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI)   
g) MPI Protocol for Testing Seed Imports for the Presence of Genetically Modified Seeds   
h) Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds  
(2) Under sect ion 142 O(3) of the Act, it is declared that section 1420(1) does not apply, that is, a notice 
under section 142 O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces any material incorporated by reference that has legal eff ect as part of those documents.  
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions are listed in Appendix 1.  
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1.4 General  
(1) Grain and seed s must be identified  to species level . 
(2) All grain  and seeds must be free from regulated pests and contaminants .  
(3) All treatments  required under this IHS  must be carried out : 
a) in the exporting country prior to export; or  
b) on board the vessel prior to discharge ; or  
c) on arrival  at a transitional facility  by either an approved treatment operator  or under an 
inspector’s supervision.  
(4) Movement of u ncleared consignments must be undertaken in a secure manner to prevent loss of the 
goods  during movement . 
(5) Organisations importing c onsignments of Aven a spp., Hordeum spp., Secale spp., Sorghum spp., 
Triticosecale spp., Triticum  spp. and Zea mays  grain  for processing must do so under a grain 
importation system (GIS) .    
(6) Biosecurity clearance must not be given to g rain and seed s contain ing viable seeds which are:  
a) not listed in the PBI; or 
b) listed as “entry prohibited” in the PBI; or 
c) listed in the PBI and present in volumes greater than 0.1% in weight of the consignment; or  
d) listed in the Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds .  
 
Guidance   
• Grain and seeds are subject to inspection on arrival for regulated pests (including quarantine weed 
seeds)  and contaminants . 
• Consignments of grain and seeds treated either offshore  or in New Zealand  are subject to sampling to 
verify efficacy of t he devitalisation process.  
1.5 Documentation  
1.5.1 Phytosanitary certificate  
(1) All consignments of grain and seed s, except those listed as ‘ Basic ’ in the PBI, must be accompanied 
by a phytosanitary certificate .  
(2) The phytosanitary certificate must be issued by the National  Plant Protection Organisation (N PPO ) of 
the exporting country  in accordance with ISPM 12 .  
(3) Prior to issuing the phytosanitary certificate, the NPPO of the exporting country must  sample and  
inspect the consignment, and be satisfied that no regulated pests and contaminants  are present in the 
consignment in accordance with the following : 
a) In the drawn sample of 5 kg:  
i) no live regulated arthropods are permited ; and  
ii) no regulated weed seeds are permitted for import under options 1 and 4 ; and  
iii) there is no threshold for regulated weed s eeds for import under  options 2 and 3 , bec ause 
the contaminant seeds will be devitalised through processing or treatment in New Zealand 
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(4) The phytosanitary certificate must contain:   
a) sufficient detail s to enable identification of the consignment and its component parts , including:  
i) lot number(s);  
ii) number and description of packages;  
iii) country/place of origin of the grain/seed; and  
iv) variety name(s).  
b) the following declaration:  
i) “This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described herein 
have been inspected and/or tested according to appropriate official procedures and are 
considered to be free from the quarantine pests specified by the importing contracting 
party and to conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing 
contracting party, including those for regulated non -quarantine pests ”. 
c) any additional declaration(s) as required under Part 2: Specific Requirements . 
 
Guidance  
• The maximum pest limit for pest contamination on grain and seeds is 0.9 pest per kg of seeds.  To 
achieve 95% confidence that the maximum pest limit will not be exceeded , no live regulated pests are 
permitted in an officially drawn sample of 5kg (i.e. acceptance no = 0).  
• For a list of NPPOs, refer to the International Plant Protection Convention  (IPPC) website.  
• The full list of regulated and non -regulated pests for New Zealand can be found in  Official New Zealand 
Pest R egister (ONZPR) . 
• If any visually detectable pests are found by the NPPO during the inspection of the consignment, the 
certifying NPPO can establish the regulatory status of the pest by referring to ONZPR . 
• If the pest is not listed in ONZPR , the certifying NPPO can contact MPI to establish the regulatory 
status of the pest.  
1.5.2 Sampling certificate  
(1) Where required by Part 2 : Specific Requirements , a seed sampling  certificate  must accompany the  
grain  and seeds.  
(2) The sampling must be done in accordance with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) 
methodologies . 
(3) The sampling certificate must  be issued by the exporting country’s NPPO  and must clearly identify the 
consignment (e.g. hold number of ship, s hipping container number(s) or line of sacks from which the 
samples were drawn ). 
(4) If a sampling certificate  cannot be provided, grain and seed s must  be sampled on arrival in New 
Zealand  in accordance with Part 1.6 . 
(5) The sampling certificate must state that t he: 
a) primary samples for each consignment were officially drawn  at a rate of at least one primary 
sample per 100 tonnes of grain ; and 
b) submitted samples were prepared and dispatched in accordance with the ISTA rules.  
 
 
Guidance  
• Certificates issued by the NPPO that combine and me et the individual requirements of both the 
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1.5.3 Seed analysis certificate  
(1) Where required by Part 2 : Specific Requirements , a seed analysis certificate must accompany the 
grain and seeds.  
(2) If a seed analysis certificate cannot be provided, the grain  and seed s must be sampled and analysed 
on arrival in New  Zealand for contaminant  seed s in accordance with Part 1.6 .  
(3) The seed analysis certificate must:  
a) be issued by an Association of Official Seed Analysts  (AOSA ) or ISTA accredited seed testing 
station ;   
b) state the scientific name  and quantity of contaminant grain and seeds identified in the 
consignment sample ;  
c) record any unidentified genera or species;  and 
d) record any quarantine weed seeds that are detected in the official sample (refer to the Schedule 
of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds).  
1.6 Grain/seed s analysis in New Zealand  
(1) Grain  and seed s consignments that are not accompanied by seed sampling certificates and seed 
analysis certificates must be sampled and analysed on arrival in New Zealand for contaminant  seed s. 
(2) Consignments that require analysis  in New Zealand  must be held on board the v essel or in a 
transitional facility  until the analysis has been completed and assessed  by MPI.  
(3) Sampling must be carried out by a subcontracted ( 3rd party) ISTA trained sampler under the 
supervision of MPI  or by MPI  at the importer’s expense.  
(4) Samples must b e sent to an ISTA -accredited seed analysis laboratory approved to MPI Standard for 
General Transitional Facilities for Uncleared Goods  and accompanied by the following inf ormation:  
a) the name and address of the importer ; 
b) the name and voyage number  of the vessel carrying the grain  and port(s) of discharge ; 
c) the sampling certificate; and  
d) the weight of each consignment in the shipment and the number of containers  (if appropriate ). 
1.7 Trade samples  
Guidance  
• Import  requirements for trade samples  can be found in the Research Samples (except animal 
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Part 2:  Specific Requirements  
(1) Part 2 sets out the specific phytosanitary requirements that must be met in addition to Part 1: General 
Requirements , for the following grain and seeds:  
• Avena  spp. (oat s) 
• Cannabis sativa  (low-THC hemp varieties)  
• Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)  
• Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  
• Glycine max  (soybean s) 
• Gossypium  spp. (cotton)  
• Guizotia abyssinica  (niger)  
• Helianthus  spp. (sunflower)  
• Hordeum  spp. (barley)  
• Lens  spp. (lentil s) 
• Lupinus  spp. (lupin s) 
• Medicago  spp. (alfalfa /lucerne)  
• Panicum  spp. (millet)  
• Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  
• Phaseolus  spp. (green  beans, other beans)  
• Pisum  spp. (pea s) 
• Secale cereale  (rye/ryecorn)  
• Setaria i talic (foxtail  / Italian millet)  
• Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  
• Triticosecale  and Triticum  spp. ( triticale and wheat)  
• Vicia  spp. (broad  beans / faba bean)  
• Vigna  spp. (adzuki  beans,  black -eyed beans , mung beans , cowpea s) 
• Zea mays  (maize , popco rn, sweetcorn)  
 
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2.1 ‘Basic’ grain/seeds  
(1) Grain  and seed s listed as ‘Basic’ in the PBI can be imported into New Zealand for the purposes of 
consumption, feed or processing .  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is not required . 
 
Guidance  
• Under Ministry of Health  regulations, importers of Papaver somniferum  seeds must contact the 
Ministry of Health  (the Controlled Drugs  Advisor for Medicines Control) p rior to importation for 
advice on licensing . 
 
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2.2 Avena  spp. (oats) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Avena  spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Avena  spp. may be imported under one of the following options :  
2.2.1 Importation of g rain/seed s devitalised in the country of origin (Option  1) 
(1) Avena  spp. grain must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 .  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Avena  spp. grain w as heat tr eated and the consignment contains no viable seeds ”;  
or 
ii) “The Avena  spp. grain w as irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” . 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.2.2 Importation of g rain/seed s to be treated  in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Avena  spp. grain must be treated to render it non-viable  in a transitional facility , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignment.  
2.2.3 Importation of g rain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(3) Avena  spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional facility 
in accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported.  
(4) Avena  spp. grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(5) The transitional f acility  must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grains . 
Documentation  
(6) A sampling  certificate  and a seed analysis certificate  are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
analy sed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(7) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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a) The following additional declaration s must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Avena  spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites ;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently  found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites .” 
and 
ii) “The Avena  spp. grain ha s been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pes t free place of production” free from Cephalosporium 
gramineum ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA  
guidelines /methodologies . The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cephalosporium gramineum .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting count ry. 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments  that have been  representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Cephalosporium gramineum . The s ample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/  methodologies . 
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in  the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, 
Import System Requirements .  
2.2.4 Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Avena spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
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2.3 Cannabis sativa  (low-THC hemp varieties)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Cannabis sativa  seed s can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cannabis sativa seed s may be imported under one of the following options:   
 
Guidance  
• Under Ministry of Health  regulations , importers of whole Cannabis sativa  seeds (low-THC hemp  
varieties ) must contact the Ministry of Health  (the Controlled Drugs Advisor for Medicines 
Control) p rior to importation for advice on licensing . 
• There are additional requirements  under the Agricultur al Compound s and Veterinary Medicine s 
(ACVM)  Act for THC and CBD contents of Cannabis sativa  seeds used in animal feed. See 
products regulated under the ACVM Act  or contact approvals@mpi.govt.nz  for more information.  
2.3.1 Importatio n of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seed s must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2  or must be hulled.   
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
a) The follo wing additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate  for 
consignments of heat -treated or irradiated Cannabis sativa  seeds : 
i) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were heat-treated,  and the  consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
b) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate for 
consignmen ts of hulled Cannabis sativa  seeds:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were hulled,  and the consignment contains no viable whole 
seeds .” 
and 
ii) “The Cannabis sativa  seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “ pest free area” free  from Curvularia cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria 
woroninii and Septoria cannabis ;  
or 
2) sourced from a  “pest free place of production”  free from  Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled  with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies . The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result is negative for Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
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Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at  an MPI approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of Curvularia cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis . The 
sample size taken for the phytosanitary ce rtificate must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AO SA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.3.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seed s must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arriva l, the importer should , prior to import , ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignment.  
2.3.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds  must be processed to render them non-viable in a transitional facility approved 
in accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
(3) Cannabis sativa seeds  must be used for the manufacture of food or animal products only  and a ny 
residue must be held and destroyed as direct ed by an inspector.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Ze aland  as per Part 1.6 . 
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seed s have been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curvularia cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria 
woroninii and Septoria cannabis ; 
or  
2) sourced from a “pest fre e place of production” free from Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Curvularia cymbopogonis , 
Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
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Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting  country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Curvularia cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria woroninii  and Septoria cannabis . The 
sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.3.4 Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
Zealand border.  
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2.4 Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)  
(1) The regulated pest list for  Carthamus tinctorius  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.4.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using  one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate : 
i) “The Carthamus tinctorius  seed s were heat -treated and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Carthamus tinctorius  seed s were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy  and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment  details  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.4.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import , ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignment.  
2.4.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  are not eligible for importation for  processing in a transitional facility .  
2.4.4 Importation of g rain/seed s for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  can only be imported from Australia, Canada and the USA for biosecurity 
clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
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(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Carthamus tinctorius  seeds have been:  
1) sourced from an area where Alternaria carthami and Cercospora carthami  are 
known not to occur / not known to occur ; 
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Alternaria carthami and Cercospora carthami 
were det ected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guide lines/methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Alternaria carthami and Cercospora 
carthami ”.  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will acc ept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic labor atory  for the 
presence of  Alternaria carthami and Cercospora carthami . The sample size must be five times 
(5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
 
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2.5 Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Cicer arietinum  seeds  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cicer arietinum  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.5.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using  one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds  were heat -treated and the consi gnment contains no viable 
seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds  were irradiated at  a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.5.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain and seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the import er should , prior to import, ensure  
that the transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.5.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with t he 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
(3) Any residue of Cicer arietinum  seeds  after processing must be held and destroyed as directed by an 
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A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei  is known not to occur/ not known to 
occur;   
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei  was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Ascochyta rabiei .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country . 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Ascochyta rabiei . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commer cially processed for consumption  
(6) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be processed to render  them  non-viable.  
Documentation  
(7) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.5.4 Importation of g rain/seed s for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certi ficate is required.  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei  is known not to occur/not known to 
occur ;  
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2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei  was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Ascochyta rabiei .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result e ndorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  against 
Ascochyta rabiei . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
 
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2.6 Glycine max (soybean s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Glycine max  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Glycine max  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.6.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using  one of the 
treatment options listed in App endix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary ce rtificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Glycine max  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.6.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation   
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import , ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.6.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds  must be processed in a transitional facility opproved  in accordance with the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional  facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
(3) Glycine max seeds must only be used for the manufacture of food produc ts and any residu e must be 
held and destroyed a s directed by an Inspector.  
Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
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(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanita ry certificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Peronospora manshurica  is known not to occur/  not 
known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Peronospora manshurica  was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Peronospora manshurica .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
(6) If additional declarations or a laboratory test result for freedom from Peronospora manshurica cannot 
be provided, the Glycine max seeds must be heat-treated during processing at 85˚C or above for 60 
seconds for surface ster ilisation purposes.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Peronospora manshurica . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.6.4 Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Glycine max seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearan ce on arrival at the New 
Zealand border.  
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2.7 Gossypium spp. (cotton)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Gossypium  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Gossypium  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.7.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds  must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using  one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securel y held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds  were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds  were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/o r Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.7.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them  non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.7.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds  must be processed to render them non-viable in a transitional facility approved 
in accordance with t he Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.7.4 Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Gossypium spp. seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
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2.8 Guizotia abyssinica  (niger)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Guizotia abyssinica  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Guizotia abyssinica seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.8.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica  seeds  must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using  one of 
the treatment options liste d in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required :  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Guizotia abyssinica  seeds  were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Guizotia abyssinica  seeds  were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.8.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one 
of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importe r should , prior to import, ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.8.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds  must be processed to render  them  non-viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleare d Risk 
Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling  certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.8.4 Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seeds must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
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2.9 Helianthus spp. (sunflower  seeds ) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Helianthus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Helianthus  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.9.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  (Option 1)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds  must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.9.2 Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.9.3 Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordan ce with  the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility mu st be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling  certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Aspergillus parasiticus , Diaporthe helianthi, 
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi  is known not to occur/  not known to 
occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, 
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi  was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.   
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  against  
Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi . The 
sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for consumption  
(5) Helianthus  spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable . 
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.9.4 Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and fo und to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insects ;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects ”. 
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ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata  and 
Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis ;   
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Pseudomonas syringae  pv. 
aptata  and Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Pseudomonas syringae  pv. aptata  
and Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pes t free area”  free from Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helia nthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi ;   
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production ” free from Aspergillus parasiticus, 
Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iv) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Sunflower mosaic virus  and Sunflower 
ringspot virus ;   
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production ” free from Sunflower mosaic virus  and 
Sunflower ringspot virus ; 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Pseudomonas syringae  pv. aptata , Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis, Aspergillus 
parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi . The sa mple size 
must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestatio n and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
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2.10 Hordeum  spp. (barley)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Hordeum spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Hordeum  spp. may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.10.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Hordeum  spp. grain w as heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds”; 
or 
ii) “The Hordeum  spp. grain w as irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” . 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.10.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain  that are to be treated on arrival, the importe r should , priot to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.10.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional 
facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported . 
(2) Hordeum  spp. grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grains.  
Documentation  
(4) A samp ling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
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(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosa nitary certificate:  
i) “The Hordeum  spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable  regulated  insect s and mites.” 
and 
ii) “The Hordeum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Cephalosporium gramineum , Fusarium 
longipes and Tilletia controversa ;  
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Cephalos porium 
gramineum, Fusarium long ipes and Tilletia controversa ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologi es. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cephalos porium gramineum, 
Fusarium long ipes and Tilletia controversa .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Cephalos porium gramineum, Fusarium long ipes and Tilletia controversa . The 
sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Teatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on GIS is prescribed in  the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Process ing Import 
System Requirements . Requirements for the seed analysis certificate s can be found in Appendix  
B. 
2.10.4  Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Hordeum spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
Zealand border.  
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2.11 Lens spp. (lentil s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Lens spp. seeds  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lens spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.11.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatm ent, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Lens spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Lens spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.11.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one o f the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that t he 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.11.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Lens spp. seed s must be processed to render non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holdi ng and/or processing seeds.  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analy sis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.11.4   Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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2.12 Lupinus spp. (lupin s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Lupinus spp. seeds  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lupinus  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.12.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in A ppendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.12.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. s eeds must be treated to render no n-viable  in a transitional facility , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that t he 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.12.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be processed to render  them  non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facility for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved b y MPI for holding and/or processing seeds  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.12.4   Importation of g rain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and USA for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sam pling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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2.13 Medicago spp. (alfalfa/ lucerne)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Medicago spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Medicago spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.13.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be r endered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely  held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Medicago spp. seeds were heat-treate d, and the consi gnment contains no viable 
seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Medicago spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment 
contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.13.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be treated to render non -viable  in a transitional facility , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.13.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Medicago spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable in a transitional facility  approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facility for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved b y MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.13.4   Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be  free of unapproved genetically modified (GM) grain/seed s. 
Documentation  
(2) A samplin g certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand  as per Part 1.6 . 
(3) A genetically modified seed test certificate for Medicago sativa  is required, otherwise consignments of 
Medicago spp. seeds must be representatively sampled, tested and found to be free of unapproved 
GM seeds on arrival.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Medicago  spp. seeds  have been:  
1) sourced from an area where Pea early browning tobravirus , Peanut stunt 
cucumovirus and Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa  are known not to occur / not 
known to occur ; 
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season  according 
to appropriate procedures and no Pea early browing tobravirus , Peanut stunt 
cucumovirus  and Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa  was detected;  
or 
3) (only for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa ) representatively sampled with a 
sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA guidelines /methodologies. The 
samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result 
was negative for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country  
 
Guidance  
• Guidelines for sampling and testing for the presence of GM seeds are specified in the Operational 
Code:  Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material.   
• A list  of MPI approved GM testing facilities  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Guidelines for importation of GM food and ingredients  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Any consignment that is found to contain unapproved GM seeds will not be permitted to enter New 
Zealand and will be treated (where appropriate), re-shipped or destroyed.  
• Importers m ay also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa . The sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
 
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2.14 Panicum spp. (millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Panicum  spp. grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Panicum spp. grain  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.14.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in A ppendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Panicum spp. grain was heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable 
seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Panicum spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignm ent contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.14.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain  that are to be treated on arrival , the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.14.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain  must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard f or Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain . 
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the grain must  be 
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(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a n area where Altern aria saparva, Aspergillus tamarii, Balansia 
andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. oryzae -sativae, B. 
pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici -miliacei, B. urochloae, 
Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C . sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum, S. 
destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelot heca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena  are known not to 
occur / not kn own to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus tamarii, Balansia 
andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. oryzae -sativae, B.  
pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici -miliacei, B. urochloae, 
Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C. sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
Peronosclerospora gramin icola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum, S. 
destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courteti ana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena  were not 
detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for  Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus 
tamarii, Balansia andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. 
oryzae -sativae, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolar is panici -miliacei, B. 
urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C. sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum,  S. 
destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefac iens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
ii) “The Panicum  spp. grain : 
1) was sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides besseyi  is known not to occur / not 
known to occur ; 
or 
2) has undergone appropriate pest control activities that are effective against 
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Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  regulated pests listed above . The sample size must be five tim es (5×) ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.14.4   Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand  as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated i nsects ; 
and 
ii) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides besseyi  is known not to occur / not 
known to occur ; 
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pest icide and subsequently found to be free of  live 
Aphelenchoides besseyi ; 
and  
iii) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” where Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus tamarii, 
Balansia andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. oryzae -
sativae, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici -miliacei, B. 
urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C. sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. c ryptum, S. 
destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena  are known not to 
occur / not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free  place of production”  where Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus 
tamarii, Balansia andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. 
oryzae -sativae, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici -miliacei, B. 
urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C. sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
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destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. b arclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena  are known not to 
occur / not known to occur ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus 
tamarii, Balansia andropogonis, B. claviceps, B. epichloe, B. henningsiana, B. 
oryzae -sativae, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici -miliacei, B. 
urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, C. sorghi, Cochliobolus 
pallescens, C. setariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma panici -miliacei, 
Peronosclerospora  graminicola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum, S. 
destruens, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, S. panici, 
Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, S. sorghi, Tilletia 
ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. c ourtetiana, T. maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, 
T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, Ustilago crameri and U. heterogena .” 
If this declaration  can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
or 
4) (only for Peronosclerospora  sorghi)  commercially  dried to 14% moisture content or 
less to kill fungal spores of Pero nosclerospora  sorghi .” 
and 
iv) “The Panicum  spp. grain was: 
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” where Panicum mosaic virus  is known not to occur / 
not known to occur ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  where Panicum mosaic virus  is 
known not to occur / not known to occur .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of regulated pests listed above . The sample size must be five tim es (5×) ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
 
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2.15 Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phalaris canariensis  seeds  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phalaris canariensis  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.15.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  (Option 1)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were heat-treated,  and the consi gnment contains no 
viable seeds”.   
or 
ii) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were irradiated at  a dose of 25 KGy and the consig nment 
contains no viable seeds”.   
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosa nitary certificate .  
2.15.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.15.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional facility . 
2.15.4   Importation of grain/seed s for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis  seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada and USA for biosecurity 
clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.16 Phaseolus  spp. (green  beans, other beans)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phaseolus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phaseolus spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.16.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certifica te is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable 
seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment 
contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.16.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival , the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.16.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling  certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and 
Phoma exigua var. diversispora  are known not to occur/  not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures  and no Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and 
Phoma exigua var. diversispora  was not detected ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe 
phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting  country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora . 
The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for consumption  
(5) Phaseolus spp. seeds  must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.16.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity cl earance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detect able regulated insects ; 
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visua lly detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Phaseolus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curtobacterium flaccumfa ciens  pv. 
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or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production ” free from Curtobacterium 
flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab t est result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Phaseolus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe 
phaseoli and Phoma exigua var. diversispora ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Cochliobolus miyabeanus, 
Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua var. diversispora ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe 
phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iv) “The Phaseolus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” free from 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 and Tomato black ring virus ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from 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 m osaic virus and Tomato black ring virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of Curtobacte rium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens , Cochliobolus miyabeanus, 
Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora . The sample size must be five times (5×) 
ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.17 Pisum spp. (peas) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Pisum spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Pisum  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.17.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in App endix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary ce rtificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds ”.  
or 
ii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment contains 
no viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.17.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be treated in a transitio nal facility to render them non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.17.3   Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling  certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(4) A phytosanitary cer tificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola  is known 
not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according 
to appropriate procedures and no Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola  was 
detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. 
pisicola .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI wil l accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola . The sa mple size must be five times (5 ×) 
ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for consumption  
(5) Pisum spp. seed s must be processed to render  them  non-viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.17.4  Importation of grain/seeds  for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seeds must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s; 
or 
2) fumiga ted with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. 
pisicola ; 
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2) sourced from  a “pest free place of production” free from Cladosporium 
cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. 
pisicola .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” free from Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain 
virus, Clover yellow mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic 
virus, Peanut mottle virus and Peanut stunt virus ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Broad bean mottle virus, 
Broad bean stain virus, Clover yellow mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea 
enation mosaic virus, Peanut mottle virus and Peanut stunt virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been repr esentatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola . The sample size must be five times 
(5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatmen t details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.18 Secale cereale  (rye/ryecorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Secale cereal e grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Secale cereale  grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.18.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional dec laration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Secale cereale  grain were heat -treated and the consign ment contains no viable 
seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Secale cereale  grain were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consig nment 
contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.18.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.18.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional 
facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported . 
(2) Secale cereale  grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility operating under 
the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncl eared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain . 
Documentation  
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Secale cereale  grain ha s been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable  regulated  insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Secale cereale  grain ha s been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Septoria secalis, Tilletia controversa and 
Urocystis occulta ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Septoria secalis, Tilletia 
controversa and Urocystis occulta ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with the sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Septoria secalis, Tilletia controversa 
and Urocystis occulta .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representative ly sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Septoria secalis, Tilletia controversa and Urocystis occulta . The sa mple size must be 
five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, 
Import System Requirements .  Requirements for seed analysis certificate can be fo und in 
Appendix B . 
2.18.4  Importation of g rain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Secale cereale grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
Zealand border.  
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2.19 Setaria italica (foxtail  / Italian millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Setaria italica  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Setaria italica seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.19.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Setaria italica seeds were heat -treated and the consign ment contains no viable 
seeds”;  
or 
ii) “The Setaria italica seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment 
contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.19.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosan itary certificate  is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.19.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional facility . 
2.19.4   Importation of grain/seeds  for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds can only b e imported from Australia, Canada and USA for biosecurity clearance 
on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation  
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Setaria italica seeds  have been:  
1) sourced from a n area  where Sclerospora graminicola is known no t to occur / not 
known to occur ; 
or 
2)  sourced from a crop that w ere inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Sclerospora graminicola  was detected ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Sclerospora graminicola .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting  country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Sclerospora graminicola . The sa mple size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
 
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2.20 Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Sorghum bicolor  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.20.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate : 
i) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was heat-treated,  and the consignm ent contains no viable 
seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consig nment 
contains no viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.20.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be treated in a tran sitional facility to render  it non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.20.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional 
facility in acco rdance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported . 
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain . 
Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
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(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated  with a n appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable  regulated  insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora gram inicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi ;  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
or 
4) (only for Peronosclerospora  philippinensis and Peronosclerospora  sorghi ) 
commercially  dried to 14% moisture content or less to kill fungal spores of 
Peronosclerospora  philippinensis and Peronosclerospora  sorghi .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approv ed diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Gloeocercopspora sorghi, Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora 
philippinensis and Peronosclerospora sorghi . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
• Information on GIS is prescribed in  the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, Import 
System Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be found i n Appendix B . 
2.20.4  Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
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2.21 Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. (triticale, wheat)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. grain can be found  in Appendix 4.  
(2) Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.21.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin  (Option 1)  
(1) Triticosecale  and Triticum spp. grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is requi red: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp. grain was heat-treated and the consign ment contains no 
viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp. grain was irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consig nment contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.21.2   Importation of grain/seed s to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Triticosecale  and Triticum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render  it non-viable , 
using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.21.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Triticosecale  and Triticum spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a 
transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely 
transported . 
(2) Triticosecale  and Triticum spp. grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk 
Goods . 
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Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanita ry certificate:  
i) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites”. 
and 
ii) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Tilletia controversa, Tilletia indica, 
Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Tilletia controversa, Tillet ia 
indica, Alternaria triticina  and Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Tilletia controversa , Tilletia indica, 
Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum .”  
If this declaration can not  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by theNPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Tilletia controversa, Tilletia indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium 
gramineum . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.   
• Information on GIS is prescribed in  the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, Import 
System Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be foun d in Appendix B . 
2.21.4  Importation of g rain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at 
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2.22 Vicia  spp. (broad  beans / faba bean s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Vicia  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vicia  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.22.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely he ld to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vicia  spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Vicia  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.22.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them  non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.   
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.22.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the Standard 
for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing see ds. 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for consumption  
(5) Vicia spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.22.4   Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as pe r Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vicia  spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s; 
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Vicia  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Artichoke yellow ringspot virus, Broad 
bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean true mosaic virus, Clover 
yellow mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea enat ion mosaic virus, Peanut 
stunt virus and Red clover vein mosaic virus ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Artichoke yellow ringspot 
virus, Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean true mosaic 
virus, Clover yellow  mosaic virus, Pea early -browning virus, Pea enation mosaic 
virus, Peanut stunt virus and Red clover vein mosaic virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.23 Vigna  spp. (adzuki  beans,  black -eyed bean s, mung bean s, 
cowpea s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Vigna  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vigna spp. seeds  may be imported under one of t he following options:   
2.23.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Vigna  spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vigna spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Vigna spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of  25 KGy and the consign ment contains 
no viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.23.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vigna  spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.   
 
Guidance  
• For seed s that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility  can treat the consignme nt. 
2.23.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Vigna  spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the Standard 
for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing see ds. 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation  
(3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for consumption  
(5) Vigna  spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.23.4  Importation of grain/seeds  for biosecurity cleara nce on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
Documentation  
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is requir ed: 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vigna spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a n area where  Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens  and 
Xanthomonas campestris  pv. Vignicola  are known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that were inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens  
and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. Vignicola  were detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. Vignicola .”  
If this declaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of  Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens  and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
Vignicola . The sa mple size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
 
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2.24 Zea mays  (maize , popcorn , sweetcorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Zea mays  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Zea mays grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.24.1   Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with 
regulated pests.  
Documentation  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate  is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Zea mays grain was heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Zea mays grain was irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consig nment contains no 
viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.24.2   Importation of grain/seeds  to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render  it non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignme nt. 
2.24.3  Importation of grain/seed s for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Zea mays grain grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional 
facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported . 
(2) Zea mays grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The tran sitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain . 
Documentation  
(4) A sampling  certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain  must be 
analysed upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
(5) A phytosan itary certificate is required.  
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i) “The Zea mays  grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of 
any live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated  with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any 
live visually detectable regulated insect s and mites.” 
and 
ii) “The Zea mays  grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Peronosclerospora maydis, 
Peronosclerospora philippin ensis,  Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora 
sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella macrospora ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Peronosclerospora maydis, 
Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronoscle rospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora 
sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella macrospora ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA o r AOSA 
guidelines /methodologies. The samples  were tested  at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Peronosclerospora maydis, 
Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora 
sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella macrospora .”  
If this d eclaration can not be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept 
a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.   
or 
4) (only for Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis, 
Peronosclerospora sacchari,  Peronosclerospora sor ghi) commercially dried to 14% 
moisture content or less to kill fungal spores of Peronosclerospora maydis, 
Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Peronosclerospora sacchari, Peronosclerospora 
sorghi.” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled 
by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory  for the 
presence of Peronosclerospora maydis, Peronosclerospora philippinensis, Pe ronosclerospora 
sacchari, Peronosclerospora sorghi, Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae and Stenocarpella 
macrospora . The sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection 
Treatment ” section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in  the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, 
Import System Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be foun d in 
Appendix B . 
2.24.4  Importation of grain/seeds for  biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border (Option 4)  
(1) Zea mays grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
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Appendix 1: Definitions  
Definitions have the same meaning as defined by th e Act and ISPM 5: Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms  
(2012), unless set out below:  
Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA)  
An organisation comprised of member laboratories which are staffed by certified seed analysts. Such seed 
testing facilities include  official state, federal and university seed laboratories across the United States of 
America and Canada.  
Biosecurity clearance  
A clearance under section 26 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 for the entry of goods into New Zealand.  
Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR)   
This is the site for official information about pests and disease -causing  organisms in New Zealand, authorised 
by the Ministry for  Primary Industries.  
Compliance  
The state of meeting specified requirements, whether in a specification, co ntract, regulation or standard . 
Contaminants  
Any organic material or substance that (because of its nature, origin or  other relevant factor) may contain 
regulated pest s, new organisms, or unwanted organisms  (or parts thereof).  
Grain import system (GIS)  
A grain import system is a quality management system developed by th e importer.  The GIS must provide an 
integrated management system of activities associated with importation of grain  for processing to protect the 
biosecurity of New Zealand. The GIS must cover all activities associated with grain discharge at the border, 
authorised movement of grain  by approved conveyances to transitional facility , processing and other 
approved treatme nt requirements and the on -selling of grain by -products to third parties. The GIS must also 
cover all aspects of required certification and notifications to M PI prior to arrival of grain  at the border.  
Import health standard (IHS)  
A standard issued under s 24 of the Biosecurity Act (1993) by the Director -General on the recommendation of 
a Chief Technical Officer, specifying the requirements to be met for the effective management of risks 
associated with the importation of risk goods . 
International Seed Testi ng Association (ISTA)  
An international, non -profit organisation , the primary purpose of which is to develop, adopt and publish 
standard procedures for sampling and testing seeds, and to promote uniform import  of these procedures for 
evaluation of seeds mo ving in international trade.  An ISTA member laboratory approved by ISTA according to 
ISTA Approval Standards and authorised to issue ISTA certificates.  
Organism  
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993) .  
Re-shipped  
An authorised movement given by an Inspector under s25 of the Biosecurity Act (1993) that risk goods are to 
be returned overseas from New Zealand.  
Risk good  
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993) .  
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Sample  
Representative of a commodity collected ba sed on a sampling plan , intended to show what the whole is like,  
in order to ascertain pest levels or f or other testing.  
Transitional facility   
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993) . 
 
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Appendix 2: Treatment options  
(1) One of the following treatment options from the MPI list of Approved Biosecurity Treatments  must be 
applied to render grain  and seed s non -viable : 
a) heat treatment: Core temperature raised from ambient to 85 °C at 40% minimum humidity for a 
minimum of 15 hours (continuous); or  
b) irradiation treatment (animal or bird feed only): product irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy.  
(2) Consignments that have undergone irradiation trea tment must NOT be used for human c onsumption 
(animal and bird feed  only).   
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Appendix 3: Amendment Record  
Amendments to this IHS will be given a consecutive number and dated.  
 
No Details  Date  
1 Cannabis sativa  schedule updated.  25 January  2019  
2 IHS r eformatted to standardised MPI Requirements and Guidelines format.    
Pest list updated to remove non -regulated pests.  
Contact details and definitions updated.  
Schedule for Papaver somniferum  (poppy seeds) removed.  
Requirement for laboratory testing again st regulated pests of concern 
updated throughout the IHS.  
Requirement for GM  seed  test updated for Medicago sativa  schedule.  
Country limitation removed for seeds imported for processing in NZ.  11 November  2019  
3 Reference to specific sections of the ISTA rules for p reparation and 
dispatch of submitted samples removed.  17 August 2020  
4 Broken links and spelling errors  were fixed.  
References to the MPI Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported 
Commodities (BORIC) database  replaced with Official New Z ealand Pest 
Register (ONZPR) . 21 January  2021  
5 Remove  the import requirements for trade samples – now under  Research 
Samples (excluding animal samples) IHS 21 June 2021  
6 Remove all requirement s for import permits under Option 3 , for all relevant 
commodities . Minor ditiorial updates.  TBC Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Appendix 4: Pest List  
Avena spp. REGULATED PESTS   
Insect  
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Blaps mucronata  
Blatta orientalis  
Carpophilus obsoletus  
Cathartus quadricollis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophagus schmidti  
Elasmolomus sordidus  
Ephestia figulilella  
Gibbium psylloides  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lophocateres pusillus  
Mycetophagus quadriguttatus  
Nemapogon v ariatella  
Niptus hololeucus  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Pseudoeurostus hilleri  
Ptinus villiger  
Pyroderces rileyi  
Tipnus unicolor  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trigonogenius globulus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Siteroptes cerealium  
Steneotarsonemus spirifex  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici  [vector]  
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Cannabis  sativa  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Episyrphus balteatus  
Ischiodon scutellaris  
Metasyrphus latifasciatus  
Pyrrhocoris apterus  
Sphaerophoria scripta  
Syritta pipiens  
Mite 
Aculops cannabicola  Fungus  
Curvularia cymbopogonis  
Leptosphaeria woroninii  
Septoria cannabis  
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Carthamus tinctorius  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Alternaria carthami  
Cercospora carthami  
Cicer  arietinum REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Megaselia arietina  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Ascochyta rabiei  
Glycine max REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Peronospora manshurica  
Gossypium spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Guizotia abyssinica  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Helianthus  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Araecerus fasciculatus  
Cochylis hospes  
Conogethes punctiferalis  
Dichroplus elongatus  
Haplorhynchites aeneus  
Helicoverpa punctigera  
Helicoverpa zea  
Heliothis virescens  
Homoeosoma electellum  
Neolasioptera helianthi  
Smicronyx fulvus  
Smicronyx sordidus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Zonocerus variegatus  
Sunflower ringspot virus  Fungus  
Aspergillus parasiti cus 
Diaporthe helianthi ( anamorph  Phomopsis 
helianthi)  
Leptosphaeria lindquistii  
Septoria helianthi  
Bacterium  
Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata  
Pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis  
Virus  
Sunflower mosaic virus  
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Hordeum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Blatta orientalis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Embaphion muricatum  
Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Tinea fictrix  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma irroratum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Acarophenax tribolii [Animals Biosecurity]  
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Pyemotes herfsi  
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Fusarium longipes   
Tilletia controversa  
Bacterium  
Pseudomonas syringae pv. Striafaciens  
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Lens  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Lupinus  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Medicago  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa  Virus  
Pea early browning tobravirus  
Peanut stunt cucumovirus  
Panicum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Nematode  
Aphelenchoides besseyi  
Fung us 
Alternaria saparva  
Aspergillus tamarii  Peronosclerospora graminicola  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Sorosporium afrum  
Sorosporium cryptum  
Sorosporium destruens  
Sorosporium formosanum  
Sorosporium harrismithense  
Sorosporium manchuricum  
Sorosporium panici  
Sphacelotheca digitariae  
Sphacelotheca veracruziana  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Balansia andropogonis  
Balansia claviceps  
Balansia epichloe  
Balansia henningsiana  
Balansia oryzae -sativae  
Balansia  pallida ( anamorph  Ephelis pallida)  
Balansia sclerotica  
Balansia strangulans  
Bipolaris panici -miliacei  
Bipolaris urochloae  
Claviceps africana  
Claviceps fusiformis  
Claviceps maximensis  
Claviceps sorghi ( anamorph  Sphacelia sorghi)  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  Curvularia pallescens)  
Cochliobolus setariae ( anamorph  Bipolaris setariae)  
Gloeocercospora sorghi  
Melanomma panici -miliacei  Sporisorium cenchri  
Sporisorium sorghi  
Tilletia ayresii  
Tilletia barclayana  
Tilletia biharica  
Tilletia courteti ana 
Tilletia maclagani  
Tilletia narayanaraoana  
Tilletia tumefaciens  
Tilletia verrucosa  
Ustilago crameri  
Ustilago heterogena  
Virus  
Panicum mosaic virus  
Phalaris canariensis REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Phaseolus  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Acanthoscelides argillaceus  
Acanthoscelides obvelatus  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchus pisorum  
Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Cydia fabivora  
Etiella grisea  
Etiella grisea drososcia  
Etiella zinckenella  
Matsumuraeses phaseoli  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Zabrotes subfasciatus  
Fung us 
Cochliobolus miyabeanus ( anamorph  Bipolaris oryzae)  
Elsinoe phaseoli  
Phoma exigua var. diversispora  Bacterium  
Curtobacterium flaccumfaci ens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  
 
 
Virus  
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  
Tomato black ring virus  
Pisum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Acanthoscelides zeteki  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  Fungus  
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus affinis  
Bruchus emarginatus  
Bruchus ervi  
Bruchus lentis  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Bruchus tristis  
Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Cydia nigricana  
Etiella zinckenella  
Euchrysops cnejus  
Spodoptera praefica  
Trogoderma granarium  Virus 
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  
Clover yellow mosaic virus  
Pea early -browning virus  
Pea enation mosaic virus  
Peanut mottle virus  
Peanut stunt virus  
Secale cereale  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Embaphion muricatum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Fungus  
Septoria secalis  
Tilletia controversa  
Urocystis occulta  Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Undulosa  
Xanthomonas translucens pv. Cerealis  
Xanthomonas translucens pv. secalis  
Virus  
Tobacco rattle virus  [strains not in New 
Zealan d] 
Setaria italica  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma spp. Fungus  
Sclerospora graminicola  
Sorghum bicolor  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Contarinia sorghicola  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Fusarium chlamydosporum   
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Solenopis invicta  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Fungus  
Aspergillus spp. 
Claviceps africana  
Claviceps sorghi ( anamorph  Sphacelia 
sorghi)  
Claviceps sorghicola  
Cochliobolus tuberculatus ( anamorph  
Curvularia tuberculata)  
Curvularia penniseti  
Drechslera longirostrata  
Drechslera sorghicola  
Gloeocerospora sorghi  
Peronosclerospora graminicola  
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Phoma sorghina  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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 Sporisorium cruentum  
Sporisorium sorghi  
Tolyposporium ehrenbergii  
Virus  
Peanut clump furovirus  
Sugarcane mosaic potyvirus  [strain]  
Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Blatta orientalis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Cephitinea colonella  
Contarinia pisi  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Faronta albilinea  
Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium freema ni 
Troctes minutus  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  
Ulomoides dermestoides  Mite 
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Caloglyphus krameri  
Michaelopus macfarlanei  
Paratriophtydeus coineaurius  
Tarsonemus granarius  
Tuckerella ablutus  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici [vector]  
Fungus  
Alternaria triticina  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Curvularia verruculosa  
Tilletia controversa  
Tilletia indica  
Bacterium  
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Indian peanut clu mp virus  
Vicia  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus atomarius  
Bruchus dentipes  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Contarinia pisi  
Tribolium destructor  Virus  
Artichoke yellow ringspot virus  
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  
Broad bean true mosaic virus  
Clover yellow mosaic virus  
Pea early -browning virus  
Pea enation mosaic virus  
Peanut stunt virus  
Red clover vein mosaic virus  Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Trogoderma granarium  
Virachola livia  
Vigna  spp. REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect  
Earis vitelli  
Maruca testulalis  
Trogoderma spp. Bacterium  
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. vignicola  
Zea mays  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Attagenus unicolor  
Carpophilus freeman  
Carpophilus lugubris  
Cathartus quadricollis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophlebia leucotreta  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Dinoderus minutus  
Doloessa viridis  
Euxesta stigmatias  
Gibbium psylloides  
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lepinotus reticulatus   
Leptoglossus zonatus  
Liposcelis entomophilus  
Mussidia nigrivenella  
Pagiocerus frontalis  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Pyroderces rileyi  
Sesamia calamistis  
Sesamia nonagrioides  
Teretriosoma nigrescens  
Tribolium freemani  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma g ranarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Acaropsellina sollers  
Fungus  
Botryosphaeria zeae ( anamorph  
Macrophoma zeae)  
Cephalosporium maydis  
Claviceps gigantea  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  
Curvularia pallescens)  
Cochliobolus tuberculatus ( anamorph  
Curvularia tuberculata)  
Peronosclerospora heteropogoni  
Peronosclerospora maydis  
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  
Peronosclerospora sacchari  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Rhizopus maydis  
Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae  
Stenocarpella macro spora  
Ustilago maydis  
Bacterium  
Acidovorax avenae subsp . Avenae  
Clavibacter nebraskensis  
Pantoea stewartii  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Maize dwarf mosaic virus