Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products and Regulated Articles) Rules, 2009 (Cap. 324). País/Territorio Kenya Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2009 (2012) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Cultivos Palabra clave Protección vegetal Plagas/enfermedades Bioseguridad Tratamientos de postcosecha Comercio internacional Inspección Certificación Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental Resumen These Rules, made under section 3 of the Plant Protection Act, provide with respect to importation of plants, plant products or regulated articles (i.e. any packaging, conveyance, container, soil and other organism, object or material capable of harbouring or spreading pests, that requires phytosanitary measures). A person shall not import a plant, plant product or regulated article except in the manner provided for under these Rules. Import requires: (a) an import permit granted by the National Plant Protection Organization; and (b) the original phytosanitary certificate issued by the relevant authority of the exporting country. The Rules also provide for import inspections and clearance; pest risk analysis and information by the National Plant Protection Organization; import procedures and quarantines; and the duty to assist and cooperate with authorities in minimizing threats from risks. Any person who is importing seed shall, in addition to these Rules, comply with the requirements of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.kenyalaw.org Referencias - Legislación Implementa Plant Protection Act (Cap. 324). Legislación | Kenya | 1937 (1971) Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Protección vegetal, Plagas/enfermedades, Inspección Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX