Herbs

Country
Korea, Republic of (KR)
Group
Vegetables
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA)
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.


This ICR only applies to the below herbs. Roots are not permitted.
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Mint (Mentha spp)
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis)
  • Thyme (Thymus spp)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Korea's Special Act on Imported Food Safety Management requires all foreign food establishments that produce, manufacture, process, treat and/or store food, plant products including grains, processed plant products and fresh fruit and vegetables for human consumption intended for export to Korea are required to complete a web-based (http://impfood.mfds.go.kr/) registration process.

A foreign food facility as described in the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Management for fresh fruits and vegetables includes growers, packaging and treatment facilities (registered export establishments), etc.
NPPO notification dated 23 June 2018
Initial Uploaded: 28/06/2018
Reviewed Uploaded: 16/09/2024