Oats

Country
South Africa (ZA)
Scientific Name
Avena spp.
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Department Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Directorate Plant Health & Quality
Relevant Web Addresses
www.daff.gov.za
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, Republic of South Africa requires a declaration by the importer that "the seed will not be used for propagation purposes." Depending on the import permit, a statement by the importer that "the seed will be used for processing purposes" may also be required. It is the importer's responsibility to fulfil these requirements.
Import permits dated 22 January 2014, 20 January 2021.
08/02/2021 - Updated general requirements to state that a phytosanitary certificate is required.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026