Seed Import/Export Procedures Manual for Government Agencies

6 Activities:
6.1 Receive and check import documentation
6.1.1 Upon reception of the notification arrival/inspection application by the
importer (Annex B), the _________ of the NPPO will check the
compliance with the documentation checklist (Annex A).
6.1.1.1 If the documentation is satisfactory continue with 6.2.
6.1.1.2 If the documentation is not satisfactory, reject shipment.
6.1.2 The _________ of the NPPO will convene the date and place of inspection
at the point of entry.
6.1.3 The _________ of the NPPO will register the notification
arrival/inspection application received (Annex B) immediately and
prepare the schedule of the inspections (Annex C).
6.2 Conduct inspection
6.2.1 The _________ of the NPPO will take a sample following the ISTA rules,
conduct the inspection in accordance with the National Phytosanitary
Regulations, and prepare the report (Annex D).
6.2.1.1 If seed testing is necessary continue with 6.3.
6.2.1.2 If seed testing is not necessary and the seed health testing is
necessary continue with 6.4.
6.2.1.3 If seed testing is not necessary and seed health testing is not
necessary and GMO detection is necessary continue with 6.5.
6.2.1.4 If seed testing, seed health testing and GMO detection are not
necessary continue with 6.6.
6.3 Conduct seed testing
6.3.1 The _________ of the SD will conduct the seed testing to determine the
genetic purity and germination according to the ISTA rules.
6.3.2 The _________ of the SD will prepare a seed testing report (Annex E).
6.3.2.1 If seed health testing is necessary continue with 6.4.
6.3.2.2 If seed health testing is not necessary and GMO detection is
necessary continue with 6.5.
6.3.2.3 If seed health testing is not necessary and GMO detection is not
necessary continue with 6.6.
6.3.2.4 If seed health testing and GMO detection are not necessary and
greenhouse testing is necessary continue with 6.8.
6.4 Conduct seed health testing
6.4.1 The _________ of the NPPO will conduct the seed health tests required
following the national and ISTA standards.
6.4.2 The _________ of the NPPO will prepare a seed health testing report
(Annex F).
6.4.2.1 If GMO detection is necessary continue with 6.6.
6.4.2.2 If GMO detection is not necessary continue with 6.7.
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