Additional Import Controls for Organic Turmeric

DEFRA are implementing additional controls on organic turmeric (in fresh, dried or powdered form) imported under CN codes 0910 30 00 for 12 months starting from 18 March 2024. This will apply to shipments arriving in GB after 18 March 2024.

Sampling of organic turmeric products from India should be notified to the Port Health Authority at the port of entry.

Analysis of these samples for the presence of pesticide residues will be conducted in a laboratory accredited to the analytical methods used. A broad range of pesticides will be tested for.

The Port Health Authority will only endorse the Certificate of Inspection (COI) to allow these consignments to be put on the market as an organic product when the sampling has been concluded with satisfactory results.

The cost of sampling will be borne by importers.