Carrot (Dacus carota) seeds for sowing

Import conditions for carrot seeds for sowing into Republic of Korea

The Korean government APQA/MAFRA has completed a pest risk analysis for "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Ca. L. solanacearum)" associated with carrot seeds for sowing imported from 11 countries (Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Sweden and The United States of America) . This pest risk analysis was initiated in response to the introduction of emergency measures against Ca. L. solanacearum from carrot seeds.

The import condition for carrot seeds is mandatory Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing in the 11 exporting countries of carrot seeds for sowing. The PCR test should be done by the NPPO or public testing agencies approved by the NPPO in accordance with ISPM 27 (DP 21) or Munyaneza et. Al (2012) .

•  If the PCR test is carried out by the NPPO, a Phytosanitary Certificate with the additional declaration that "The seeds were tested by PCR before export and found free from Zebra Chip disease" should be issued; or

•  If the PCR test is carried out by public testing agencies, the attached PCR Inspection Certificate should be issued.

[Attachment] "PCR inspection Certificate" issued by public testing agencies.