Citrus spp seed

Country
Bhutan (BT)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Research
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Agency (BAFRA), Royal Government of Bhutan
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.moaf.gov.bt/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


ICR refers to:
  • Citrus aurantifolia
  • Citrus reticulata x Poncirus trifoliata
  • Citrus paradisi
  • Citrus unshui x Citrus reticulata
  • Citrus paradisi x Poncirus trifoliata
  • Citrus medica
  • Citrus reticulata
  • Citrus sinensis
  • Citrus sinensis x Poncirus trifoliata
Non-GMO requirements:

If certification is required (refer to import permit/NPPO notification), the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a Certificate as to Condition attesting that the seed has not been genetically modified.

If requested, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).

The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate.



Import permits dated 19 April 2013 and 1 April 2026.
21/05/2026 - Updated general requirements for non-GMO certification.
21/05/2026 - Additional product added to ICR list.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026