Ocimum basilicum seed

Country
Canada (CA)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Relevant Web Addresses
www.inspection.gc.ca
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate No
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No

Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

Permitted entry without an accompanying phytosanitary certificate.

Small lots / commercially packaged:
  • No accompanying documents required.
Other than small lots / commercially packed / non-authorized importer:
  • Consignments must be accompanied by an Import Declaration and a Seed Analysis Certificate.
Other than small lots / commercially packed / authorized importer:
  • The importer must have an authorised importer number.
  • No accompanying documents required.

Seed lots of large seeded species consisting of 5 kilograms or less, and seed lots of small seeded species consisting of 500 grams or less, are considered small lots as per NPPO regulations (section L). A seed lot may consist of one or more packages. Exporters should verify entry requirements, including what qualifies as a small seed or large seed, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency prior to export.

NPPO database cited 17 December 2024.

18/12/2024 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 17/12/2024
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026