This permit provided by Ministry of Agriculture is reqiuired to import live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents, shall be made at least thirty days in advance to Plant Protection Adviser. A yellow-green colour tag or label in the form PQ14 shall be issued which shall be affixed on the parcel at the time of export.
Application for Permit to import live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents
What is Application for Permit to import live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- Duly filled Application Form under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003
- Covering Letter stating the exact purpose of import
- Detailed Description of the Organism, including: Scientific name Quantity Country of origin Intended use (research / bio-control / commercial)
- Import Export Code (IEC) (mandatory for commercial imports)
- Undertaking / Declaration for compliance with Plant Quarantine regulations
- Details of Laboratory / Containment Facility where the material will be handled
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for Permit to import live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents
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 live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents
FAQ
This permit is required for importing live insects, arthropods, nematodes, microbial cultures (including algae), and bio-control agents into India under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
The permit is issued by the Plant Protection Adviser (PPA) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The application must be submitted at least 30 days in advance before the proposed date of import.
Yes, the permit is mandatory whether the import is for research, academic, laboratory, or commercial purposes.
PQ-14 is a yellow-green color tag or label issued after approval. It must be affixed to the parcel at the time of export for identification and quarantine compliance.
Yes, an IEC is mandatory for commercial imports. It may not be required for certain government or research institutions, subject to applicable regulations.
Yes, an authorized agent can apply, provided proper authorization documents are submitted.
Importing regulated organisms without a valid permit may result in rejection, confiscation, or destruction of the consignment, along with legal action under applicable laws.