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Procedure Name

Permit to import fresh fruit

Description

Category

Registration

Responsible Agency

Department of Agriculture

Address: Old Galaha road, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Phone: +94 812 388 331

Process Time

Two weeks

Required Documents

No.	Type	Notes
1.	Application
2.	The phytosanitary certificate	i. On the country/locality (district) of origin the fruits and ii. To the effect that the fruits have been produced in an area free from fruit flies of genera Anastrepha, Bactrocera neohumeralis, Bactrocera papayae, Bactrocera philippiensis and Bactrocera tryoni as verified by an official survey, and transferred to the ship in a manner to preclude infestation en route. ,
3	A pre-cooling certificate	issued by the plant quarantine authority of the country of origin to the effect that the fruits have been pre-cooled at one of the temperatures given below for the respective duration (if applicable)
4	Certificate of origin must be obtained from a relevant authority
5	Packing list
6	Bill of lading
7	Phytosanitary certificate for re-export

*Importation of Fresh Fruit is Permitted Only at The Port of Colombo

Process Steps

Step1	The consignment should be covered by following certifications
Step2	Submit the duly filled application
Step3	Process the Application and the documentation annexed
Step4	Issuance of permit for importation of fruit

Category

Import

The following form/s are used in this procedure

Title	Description	Created Date	Updated Date	Issued By
License to Import Fresh Fruit	This is an application to obtain License to Import Fresh Fruit	30-01-2018	30-01-2018

This procedure applies to the following measures

Name	Measure Type	Agency	Description	Comments	Legal Document	Validity To	Measure Class
Permit to import fresh fruit	Permit Requirement		this is a measure to obtain the permit to import fresh fruit	this is a measure to obtain the permit to import fresh fruit	Gazette Extraordinary No. 2032/10 - August 15, 2017	31-12-9999	Good