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Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import in India) Order, 1989.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of India (Extraordinary), pp. 15-32.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Planting material/seeds Fruits/edible nuts International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Quarantine Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order makes provision for the control on the importation of any plants, fruits or seeds into India by Central Government authorities and prescribes conditions for the importation of such materials. An importation permit is required, all consignments of plants, fruits or seed shall enter India only through notified entry points and shall be presented for inspection. Consignments shall be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate and be packed according to requirements laid down by the present Order. Special conditions applying only to specified material are prescribed in Chapter III. Post entry quarantine is compulsory for plants and seeds as specified in Schedule II. Schedule I contains forms, Schedule III specifies fees and charges.

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Repealed by

Plant Quarantine Order (Regulation of Import into India), 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Certification, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, International trade, Biotechnology, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX