Cannabis sativa seed

Country
European Union (EU)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Research
NPPO Details
European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Relevant Web Addresses
https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant_en
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that the phytosanitary certificate is issued within 14 days of the consignment being exported from Australia.

Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.


Exporters must meet Australian requirements for the export of Cannabis sativa seed by being issued an export licence and permit by the Narcotics Control Section (ncs@health.gov.au). These documents must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 and correspondence with Department of Health 25 March 2024.
11/04/2024 - Updated general requirements to show correct email address for Narcotics Control Section.
09/06/2021 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 09/06/2021
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026