Resolution No. 21/1 of 2004 imposing further conditions for the importation of potatoes for human consumption. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 7, 5 February 2004, 2 pp. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Vegetables/legumes Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Certification Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 23 January 2004. Abstract This Resolution adds other conditions and requirements, mentioned in Resolution No. 348/1 of 28/11/2002, necessary for the importation of edible potatoes. The conditions are the following: the consignment shall be accompanied with a certificate from the Official Competent Authority demonstrating that the potatoes were produced in areas free from Brown Mould Diseases; a certificate of analysis from an authorized laboratory is needed; sprinkling potatoes with medicine to prevent incubation before unloading the consignment from the ship at the exporter’s expense; and, the consignment shall be accompanied by a certificate issued by an international company for control confirming its compatibility with Resolution No. 348/1 of 28/11/2002 and with this Resolution. Full text Arabic