Frequently Asked Questions
A: Importing seed, It is the importer's responsibility to ensure that import requirements are met.
UK seed Imports
Now the UK has left the EU there are new plant health requirements in place to import seeds into the UK. Please see below for guidance.
https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/trade/imports/imports-from-the-eu/import-requirements/
USA seed Imports
APHIS regulates the import seeds into the United States.
Please see below for guidance.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-imports
Australia
Department of agriculture, fisheries and forestry. regulates the import seeds into Australia
Please see below for guidance.
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/online-services/bicon/bicon-permit#daff-page-main
EU seed imports
Please see below for guidance
https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/plant-health-and-biosecurity/trade-plants-plant-products-non-eu-countries_en
All other countries refer to your Goverments plant protection organisation (requirements for importing seed for sowing).