Commission Decision 2003/493/EC imposing special conditions on the import of Brazil nuts in shell originating in or consigned from Brazil. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 168, 5 July 2003, pp. 33-38. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Certification International trade Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decision shall apply from 5 July 2003. Abstract The present Decision lays down specific restrictions on imports of Brazil nuts in shell originating in or consigned from Brazil. Member States may not import those products unless the consignment is accompanied, on the one hand, by a report containing the results of official sampling and analysis, and, on the other hand, by a health certificate to be issued in accordance with the model set out in Annex 1 hereto. Paragraph 2 of article 1 indicates the exceptional circumstances under which Member States may authorize the import of consignments of Brazil nuts not complying with the above-mentioned conditions. Annex 2 lists out the point of entry through which the products shall be imported. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Repealed by Commission Decision 2006/504/EC on special conditions governing certain foodstuffs imported from certain third countries due to contamination risks of these products by aflatoxins. Legislation | European Union | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX