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| Name | Requirement to obtain a Phytosanitary Certificate to Exports Plants and Plant Products |
|---|---|
| Description | This process represents the procedure for obtaining a phytosanitary certificate for export of plants/plant products. This certificate is issued to ensure that plant and plant material are free from pests before they can be exported from Lesotho. |
| Comments | - The certificate is in the form of a formal document (serialized with a prescribed format). The trade in plants/plant products is governed by the Plant Protection Act. - The certificate is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Department of Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Section) and has a validity period of fourteen days or thirty days from date of issue and for one consignment only |
| Validity From | 06-07-1967 |
| Validity To | 31-12-9999 |
| Reference | Agricultural Marketing Act 26, 1967 Legal Notice No. 241 New Plant Protection Act (draft completed and to go to parliament) |
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| Agency | 17 |
| Created Date | 2020-07-13 06:26:33 |
| Updated Date | 2025-12-22 07:08:10 |
| Status | Active |
| Measure Type | SPS |
| Legal/Regulation | PLANT PROTECTION POLICY FOR LESOTHO |
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| Phytosanitary Certificate (for Exports and Re-Exports) | This process represents the procedure for obtaining a phytosanitary certificate for export of plants/plant products. This certificate is issued to ensure that plant and plant material are free from pests before they can be exported from Lesotho. | Export | View |
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