Cicer arietinum 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
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Refer below |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
Permitted entry without an accompanying phytosanitary certificate if the seeds are not being used for sowing trials or in any other way sown.
Cicer arietinum seeds 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 Cicer arietinum seeds, 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 as per the Export Control (Prescribed Goods - General) Order 2005.
NPPO advice dated 6 February 2025.
11/02/2025 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 07/02/2025
Reviewed Uploaded: 11/02/2025