Mung beans/Black gram
Country
Canada (CA)
Scientific Name
Vigna mungo
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, International Phytosanitary Standards Plant Import/Export Division
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | No |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
Mung beans (being whole seeds of the species Vigna radiata or Vigna mungo) are listed as a prescribed grain under the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021. As such, for any consignment containing more than 10kg of mung beans or black gram, a Request For Permit (RFP) must be raised, the product inspected by an Authorised Officer and an export permit issued, prior to export. Consignments containing less than 10kg of prescribed grain are exempt from this requirement.
NPPO notification dated 30 August 2012, AIRS database sighted 14 July 2025.
15/07/2025 - Update to general requirements - removed requirement for a phytosanitary certificate.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026