This permit is required for any person or entity intending to import soil, peat, sphagnum moss, or other growing media under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.For the purpose of this approval, import refers to the act of bringing any kind of seed, plant, plant product, or other regulated article from a place outside India into any part of the territory of the Republic of India, whether by sea, land, air, or across any customs frontier.This permit is applicable in cases where soil is imported in any form for research purposes, or when growing media containing soil, peat, or other organic materials, as well as peat or sphagnum moss, are imported for horticultural purposes.
Application for Permit to Import soil/peat or Sphagnum moss or other growing media
What is Application for Permit to Import soil/peat or Sphagnum moss or other growing media
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- Proforma Invoice/ Catalogue
- DAC approval (if required)
- Letter of agreement
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for Permit to Import soil/peat or Sphagnum moss or other growing media
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Application for Permit to Import soil/peat or Sphagnum moss or other growing media
FAQ
This permit allows the import of soil, peat, sphagnum moss, and other growing media into India in compliance with the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
Any individual, company, organization, research institute, or horticultural entity intending to import soil, peat, sphagnum moss, or growing media must obtain this permit.
Soil or growing media can be imported for research, horticultural, agricultural, or other approved purposes, subject to plant quarantine regulations.
The permit covers soil in any form, peat, sphagnum moss, and growing media containing soil or other organic materials.
This permit is governed under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
Yes, the permit is mandatory for importing soil, peat, sphagnum moss, or other growing media into India.
These materials can be imported into India by sea, air, land, or across any customs frontier, subject to approval.