1. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Directives
Australia maintains some of the world's strictest biosecurity import barriers. Unprocessed plant seeds can introduce foreign agricultural pathogens. Commercial popped lotus seed consignments must comply with specific BICON (Biosecurity Import Conditions) import case directives.
2. Verified Thermal Popping and Devitalization
Because makhana seeds undergo high-temperature dry-roasting (280°C–320°C) and mechanical popping, the internal embryo is fully devitalized and non-viable. Consignments accompanied by an official Heat Treatment & Devitalization Certificate clear quarantine inspections rapidly across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane ports.
3. Pest-Free Master Packaging
Consignments must be packed in clean, new, pest-proof poly-lined master cartons with phytosanitary certificates issued by the Indian Ministry of Agriculture's authorized export inspection agencies.