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Resolution No. 21/T of 1991 defining requirements and conditions for the importation of plants and plant products.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution International trade Pests/diseases Plant protection Fruits/edible nuts Offences/penalties Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the importation of agricultural consignments especially plant and plant products. It is consists of 13 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 specifies cases in which agricultural consignments should be refused and sent back. Article 3 decrees the establishment of the Permanent Technical Committee for Quarantine. Article 4 specifies documents and certificates to be provided with agricultural consignments. Article 6 defines requirements and conditions for the importation, exportation and in transit of agricultural consignments. Article 7 prohibits the exportation or the introduction of date palms, palm parts, palm shoots, palm seedlings, palm fronds, palm leaves, and palm fibres from countries afflicted by Fusarium Oxysporum. Article 8 prohibits the importation and introduction of agricultural soils, natural organic fertilizers and living pests. Article 11 contains offences and penalties.

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