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• Rationale for Phytosanitary Requirements

Publication Date

24-01-2018

Last Updated

Jan. 24, 2018, 11:30 a.m.

Short Description

All imported consignments of raw grains and seeds for human consumption or for animal feed (including bird’s seeds mixtures) should be free from Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sp.) and Poppy Seeds (Papaver spp.) Import of Hemp Seeds and Poppy Seeds are prohibited (single or mixed with other ingredients) according to H.S. Tariff Codes of Kingdom of Bahrain and law no. (15) of year 2007 regarding narcotic substances and psychotropic substances and its amendments. Phytosanitary certificates should include additional declaration confirming that “ The consignment is free from hemp and poppy seeds”

Contact for Info

Mr. Hussain Jawad Allaith Director of Plant Wealth Directorate, Agriculture and Marine Resources Affairs, Ministry of Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning, Kingdom of Bahrain Postal Address: P.O. Box: 251, Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain Telephone : +973 1798 7274 / +973 17987277 Mobile : +973 3945 5415 Fax : +973 1769 3386 E-mail: [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected]

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