Narcissus spp
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.
Bulbs are to be dormant, no growth.
Bulbs must arrive in the country of destination in a dormant state.
If bulbs are not dormant, they must be certified as Nursery stock – Plants, and according to the required import conditions listed in Micor Plants.
Exporters are required to check the EU list of plant species on the Commission database of Xylella fastidiosa host plants.
For Xylella fastidiosa host species:
- The European Union has implemented measures to prevent the introduction and spread of Xylella fastidiosa. See Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1201 of 14 August 2020 for further information.
- Exporters wishing to export Xylella host species are to contact Horticulture Exports Program.
An official examination carried out in accordance with the following provisions:
- They shall extend to the relevant plants or plant products grown, produced or used by the producer or otherwise present on his/her premises as well as to the growing medium used there;
- They shall be made on the premises, preferably at the place of production;
- They shall be made regularly at appropriate times at least once a year, and at least by visual observation, without prejudice to the special requirements listed in Annex IV.
Official examination may be undertaken by a person has suitable qualifications to perform the inspection and make an official declaration. eg: State Department of Agriculture employee; Department of Primary Industry employee; Crop monitor; Company employed entomologist.
Area freedom - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Department of Agriculture Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
Production Area freedom - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Department of Agriculture Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
Treated - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Department of Agriculture Authorised Officer at time of inspection and details of treatment to be stated on the Phytosanitary certificate.
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 1974:
Point 44: bulbs / tubers are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, grown in nurseries, inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.
1) Consignment complies with Annex IV.A.I, point 44 of EC Plant Health Directive 2000/29/EC.