Hemp straw

Country
European Union (EU)
Scientific Name
Cannabis sativa
Group
Processed plant products
End use
Processing
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.



Office of Drug Control requirements

The exporter must have met Australian requirements for the export of hemp straw 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 viewed 15 June 2021 and correspondence with Department of Health 25 March 2024.

27/03/2024 - Updated general requirements to show correct email address for Narcotics Control Section, Department of Health.
15/06/2021 - Created case based on NPPO requirements
Initial Uploaded: 15/06/2021
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026