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Biosecurity
LATEST NEWS Biosecurity is essential but restrictive. A process of risk analysis on the importation of a number of low risk fruits was carried out. From this it was agreed that the existing biosecurity measures on importation of these fruits may be relaxed: Under personal imports you may import any of the following fruits from UK and Chile:
This may be done without the requirement for an import permit or Phytosanitary certificate But, the following criteria must be met:
THER ORGANIC MATTER
Biosecurity in the Falkland Islands Biosecurity safeguards the Falkland Islands’ economy, environment, health, plants and animals from the risks of introduced pests and disease. The main aspect of biosecurity is developing and implementing procedures to prevent new pests and diseases or unwanted animal and plant species from entering the Islands. However, biosecurity also incorporates eradication and control procedures against harmful organisms that are already present in the Islands. The Falkland Islands are free of many major plant and animal pests and diseases. However, due to our developing economy, which has led to increased import and export trade, tourism and fisheries, the risk of unwanted species being introduced has increased. Although one of our main biosecurity concerns is imports, our export industry must also be considered. Since 2002 the Falklands Islands have been EU accredited for the exportation of mutton and lamb and approval to export beef has recently been achieved. Countries to which we export goods want to be assured that the commodities received are free of pests and disease, making it important that we are seen to be proactive in safeguarding the status quo.
If you are considering importing any products of animal or plant origin, then please see the guidelines and import applications below:
There are a number of items which, if you are considering importing into the Falkland Islands, that do not require an import permit but are monitored and may be subject to inspection. These are: vehicles and machinery (agriculture vehicles and machinery in particular); seeds; animal feed; wooden products; mobile homes or similar; used shearing equipment and used fishing equipment. The Department of Agriculture continually monitors all imports into the Islands to ensure procedures put in place are upheld at all times. Failure to comply with correct import protocols will result in goods being temporarily withheld and ultimately may lead to their confiscation and destruction. If you are will travelling to the Falkland Islands by air, you will be will be handed a biosecurity/customs declaration form. As some diseases can be transmitted via fomites or vectors, persons entering the Islands must declare countries they have visited in the last month. Falkland Islands agriculture is primarily based on sheep, both for wool and meat, therefore used shearing equipment and clothing, and used footwear and clothing that has been worn on farms and then brought into the Islands, are high risk items and must be inspected for cleanliness on arrival into the Falklands. Used fishing equipment is potentially high risk and could introduce unwanted organisms into our clean waters, so please read our guidelines on bringing fishing equipment into the Falkland Islands. Biosecurity also incorporates control procedures and/or eradication against harmful organisms which are already present in the Islands. The Department of Agriculture has been working with Falklands Conservation to control and eradicate invasive species, such as thistles. The work on invasive species has now been incorporated into the much larger Invasive Species Programme co-ordinated by the South Atlantic Regional Invasive Species Project. Waste disposal from all inbound seagoing vessels is by deep burial or incineration. Yellow waste disposal bags are issued to all visiting yachts and small vessels on their arrival in the Falkland Islands. If you will be arriving in the Falkland Islands by yacht or other boat, then please read the Ports & Harbour Booklet, which provides useful contacts and information for your stay. ~ If you have any other queries regarding bringing items into the Falkland Islands or other biosecurity queries, then please contact us. |
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Department of Agriculture 2009
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When
importing goods into the Falkland Islands, there are several categories that are
restricted due to their biosecurity risk and require an import permit: live
animals; meat and meat products (including poultry); milk and dairy products;
eggs and plant materials, which includes fruit, vegetables, plants, cuttings,
flowers, barks and any other parts of plants.