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Resolution No. 528/1 of 2023: Phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry and spread of fruit flies when importing fruit types susceptible to infection.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Monitoring Pests/diseases Plant production Plant protection Risk assessment/management International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force after 30 days from the publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution, comprised of six articles, authorizes the importation of fruits from the citrus and almond family, as well as mango, guava, papaya, and figs. However, it is a requirement that these fruits are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate or additional declaration. The certificate must affirm the following: (i) the fruit originates from a country and area free from fruit flies, adhering to the standards set by the International Plant Protection Convention; (ii) the fruit is cultivated on a site under the supervision of the National Plant Protection Organization, with no indications of fruit fly presence in the surrounding areas throughout the entire growth period; (iii) the production site implements integrated agricultural measures for pest risk management of fruit flies; and (iv) before export, the fruit undergoes the prescribed treatments for controlling fruit flies.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.agriculture.gov.lb

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 529/1 of 2023: Formation of the National Committee to study and evaluate the official correspondence stipulated in Resolution No. 528/1 of 2023 regarding phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry and spread of fruit flies when importing types of fruit susceptible to infection with them.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2023

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX