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Resolution No. 1275 of 2007 defining requirements and conditions for the importation of potato tubers for lug summer cultivation.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 34, 11 February 2008, 6 pp.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution International trade Pests/diseases Plant protection Planting material/seeds Quarantine Vegetables/legumes Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 entrusts the Agricultural Crops Committee to approve applications for the importation of potato tubers, which should be submitted in October of each year. Articles 2 and 4 define requirements and conditions for the importation of potato tubers in particular: species of potato tubers should be registered at the competent authorities; classes of tubers should be limited to class E and upward; Volumes of imported tubers must be between 28 to 65 mm; and, freights must ensure the safety of imported agricultural consignments during specific dates and times. Article 6 deals with quarantine requirements and sanitary certificates. Article 7 lists names of diseases and pests which potato tubers must be free of them.

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