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Plants > Plant Protection Policy Directives > Horticulture
File I. SUBJECT This directive describes the phytosanitary import requirements for ginseng seed, roots and plants from all countries, for propagation or consumption. This directive supersedes all previous documents on this subject, including memoranda dated 08/11/87, 10/15/87, 11/16/87 and Permit Letter 6E - 14/04/88 "Notice To Importer - Plant Protection Requirements: Importation of Ginseng Seeds." Note: Significant changes from previous policy are:
These requirements are effective immediately. |
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II. BACKGROUND
In Canada, ginseng is cultivated mainly in Ontario, British Columbia and, to a lesser extent, in Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. Annual earnings from ginseng are presently $60 million. In 1993, the Canadian crop accounted for about 10% of world production. The species commonly grown is North American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius.
The importation of ginseng (Panax spp.) is regulated under the Plant Protection Act to prevent the introduction of ginseng anthracnose (Colletotrichum panacicola), a disease which causes serious damage in Asia. The disease is not known to occur in Canada or the U.S. A pest risk assessment indicates ginseng anthracnose is transmitted by propagative material, including seed.
III. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
The Plant Protection Act, s.c.
1990, c. 22
The Plant Protection Regulations,
SOR/95-212
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice, Canada Gazette, Part I (05/13/2000)
IV. REGULATED COMMODITIES
Ginseng (Panax spp.), seeds, roots, plants including but not limited to North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) and Red or Korean ginseng (Panax pseudoginseng Wallich (syns. P. ginseng C.A. Mey., P. schinseng Nees))
V. COMMODITIES EXEMPT
Dried ginseng root for consumption or processing, ground ginseng, or any other manufactured product such as ginseng tea, capsules, tablets, or grated root.
VI. REGULATED PEST(S)
Colletotrichum panacicola Nakata & Takimoto (ginseng anthracnose).
VII. IMPORT REQUIREMENTS
Appendix I provides details on requirements for the importation of ginseng seed, plants, and roots. Seed, roots, and plants must be free from Colletotrichum panacicola. Shipments from off-continent must be free from soil and similar material. Soil is permitted from most parts of continental U.S. provided certain requirements are met. For further information about these requirements, contact your local Canadian Food Inspection Agency office.
VIII. NON-COMPLIANCE
If a ginseng shipment is not accompanied by appropriate documentation or does not meet other requirements, (Appendix I & II), the shipment will be refused entry. Shipments infested with pests of quarantine concern will be safeguarded, ordered treated where appropriate, or either disposed of in a safe manner or ordered removed from Canada. The importer is responsible for costs relating to treatment or disposal.
IX. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), is listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (C.I.T.E.S.). Individuals wishing to import or export North American ginseng must obtain a CITES permit. For further information please contact:
CITES
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H3
Tel #:(819) 953-1411 or 997-l840
Fax #:(819) 994-4065 or 953-6283
X. LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix I - Ginseng Import Requirements
Appendix II - Phytosanitary Certificate
Additional Declarations
W.T. Bradnock
Director
APPENDIX I
Ginseng Import Requirements
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| FOR PROPAGATION | FOR CONSUMPTION AND PROCESSING | ||||||
| Commodity Form | Country of Origin | Permit to Import | Phytosanitary Certificate | Additional Declarations and Requirements | Permit to Import | Phytosanitary Certificate | Additional Declarations and Requirements |
Seeds |
U.S.A. (Continental)1 | Not Required | Not Required | Seeds must be free of soil. | Not Applicable |
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| U.S.A. (Off-Continent)2 and All Other Countries | Required | Required | An additional declaration for Colletotrichum panacicola must be on
the Phytosanitary Certificate (See Appendix II). See must be free of soil and plant debris including stems, leaves and other above-ground parts. |
Not Applicable |
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Plants and Plant Parts (Excluding seeds and roots) |
U.S.A. (Continental) | Not Required | Required | Plants, and plant parts must meet any requirements in regard to soil pests. Contact local regional office for details. |
Not Applicable |
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| U.S.A. (Off-Continent) and All Other Countries | Required | Required | Additional declarations for soil pests and Colletotrichum panacicola declaration must appear on the Phytosanitary Certificate Plants and plant parts must be free of soil. |
Not Applicable |
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| Roots | U.S.A. (Off-Continent) and All Other Countries | Required | Required | An additional declaration for Colletotrichum panacicola must be on
the Phytosanitary Certificate (See Appendix II). Roots must be free of soil and plant debris and transported in new clean containers. |
Required | Not Required | Roots must be free of soil and plant debris and transported in new clean containers. |
| U.S.A.
Areas of New York State regulated for Golden Nematode |
Not Required | Required | Roots must be free of soil and plant debris and transported in new clean containers or meet soil requirments for New York State | Required | Not Required | Roots must be free of soil and plant debris and transported in new clean containers. | |
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1 Continental U.S.A. includes all the states contained withing North
American continent.
2 Off-Continent includes the state of Hawaii and territories of the
USA Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands of the United States).
APPENDIX II
1. Declaration for Colletotrichum panacicola:
"The material in this consignment is free of Colletotrichum panacicola"
2. Soil Pest Declaration From Off-continent USA and all other Countries
One of the following statements is required
i) "The plant material included in this shipment was grown in soil in which the Potato Wart Disease, Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilb.) Perc. is known not to occur and in which, based on official soil surveys or other precautionary practices, the Potato Cyst Nematodes, Globodera rostochiensis Woll. and Globodera pallida Stone, and the Soybean Cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) (Ichinoke) are known not to occur."
or
ii) "Synchytrium endobioticum (potato wart disease) Globodera rostochiensis, G. pallida (potato cyst nematode) and Heterodera glycines (soybean cyst nematode) are known not to occur in the country of origin of the plant material."
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