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Decree No.693/1 of 2014 determining the conditions to import of potato seeds.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds International trade Pesticides Certification Packaging/labelling Vegetables/legumes Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 15 articles aims at organizing the rules to import potato seeds. It establishes: countries allowed to export to Lebanon; import period (from January 1 to February 10); permitted varieties; sizes; kinds (Elite and Super Elite); necessary certification, including phytosanitary certificate; allowed point of entries; transport and packaging measures; inspections. General conditions to import potato tubers are specified in article 5 regarding package weight; characteristics of the bags; labeling; appearance of tubers; allowed pesticides.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.ippc.int

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No.1070/1 of 2014 to import new varieties of seed potatoes for trial.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2014

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, International trade, Research, Data collection/reporting, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No.899 of 2017 on the composition of the potato seed import control Committee.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2017

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Institution, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Resolution No. 520/1 of 2023 amending Resolution No. 693/1 of 2014 (specifying the conditions for importing potato seeds).

Legislation | Lebanon | 2023

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, International trade, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX