Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations, 1976. Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Regulation Date 1976 (1988) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Planting material/seeds Authorization/permit International trade Inspection Plant production Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract These Regulations make provision for the control of the importation of plants, plant products, seeds, growing mediums, soil, invertebrates and injurious organisms that may carry harmful pests and diseases. Regulations 1 and 4 define to which categories of plants or plant products these Regulations apply. Items listed in regulation 4 shall only be imported with an import permit or after having obtained approval of the Chief Plant Protection Officer, being an officer appointed under regulation 3. Other regulations concern inspection and treatment of imported items and appeals against decisions of inspectors with the Chief Plant Protection Officer. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Plant Pests and Diseases Act [Chapter 19:08]. Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1958 (1989) Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Tobacco, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX