Ministerial Decree No. 1448 of 2012 on the conditions and guidelines of the import of potato seeds. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Planting material/seeds International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Certification Pests/diseases Plant production Plant protection Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree provides for the conditions and guidelines of the import of potato seeds. It is composed of 7 Articles. This Decree states that the import of potato seeds should be done only if authorized by the Committee of seed crops. Article 2 sets forth the conditions that must be met for the import of potato seeds. Article 7 states that imported potato seeds should be free from injuries caused by insects listed in that article, and should be accompanied by an approval certificate by the responsible authorities. Full text Arabic Website www.agr-egypt.gov.eg