Import health standard for sawn wood from all countries.

Subject

Forestry, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Timber extraction/logging International trade Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Biosecurity Plant protection Pests/diseases Planting material/seeds Certification Plant production

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

This Standard, prepared by the Technical Policy section of the Quarantine Division, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and endorsed by the Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Quarantine Division of MoA, concerns import health standard for sawn wood from all countries. It describes the requirements to be met to enable biosecurity clearance to be given for the import of sawn wood into Samoa. It applies to wood sawn longitudinally, with or without its natural rounded surface with or without bark. This Import Health Standard may be reviewed, amended or revoked if there are changes in Samoa’s import policy or the health status of the originating country, or for any other lawful reason, at the discretion of the Assistant Chief Executive Officer. The Standard specifies treatment, packaging and certification requirements for the imported wood and provides with respect to inspection and biosecurity clearance.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Quarantine (Biosecurity) Act.

Legislation | Samoa | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Biosecurity, International trade, Animal health, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Planting material/seeds, Weeds, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Alien species, Basic legislation, Biotechnology, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX