Administrative Measures for the Quarantine Approval of Imported Animals and Plants.

Subject

Livestock, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal health International trade Quarantine Authorization/permit Pests/diseases Plant protection Wild fauna Wild flora

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific

Abstract

These Measures aim further strengthen the management of quarantine examination and approval of imported animals and plants, and prevent the introduction of animal infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, dangerous plant diseases, pests, weeds and other harmful organisms. The General Administration of Customs shall uniformly manage the quarantine examination and approval work stipulated in these Measures. The General Administration of Customs shall formulate, adjust and promulgate the catalogue of the animals and plants which need to be under quarantine examination and approval, and shall also be responsible for issuing quarantine permits for the quarantine of entry animals and plants. Procedures and requirements to apply for quarantine permits are set out in these Measures.

Full text

Chinese

Website

www.customslawyer.cn

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of the People's Republic of China on the entry and exit animal and plant quarantine (Order No. 53 of 1991).

Legislation | China | 1991 (2009)

Keyword: Institution, Quarantine, Animal health, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX