I would like to import a new type of plant or plant product, what must I do ?
When I have the botanical name of the goods, I contact the Administration of Agricultural Technical Services (ASTA) to find out the obligations and procedures related to the goods.
I would like to import plants or plant products originating from a new country, what must I do ?
When I have the botanical name of the goods, I contact the Administration of Agricultural Technical Services (ASTA) in order to find out the obligations and procedures linked to importing the plant products originating from the country in question.
In my applications for a phytosanitary certificate for a plant or plant product, what name should I use to designate the product in a precise manner ?
For all requests for phytosanitary documents related to a plant or plant product, I must use its botanical name so that it can be precisely identified by the Administration of Agricultural Technical Services (ASTA).
I would like to import plants or plant products to Luxembourg from a third country, what are the obligations ?
To import plants or plant products to Luxembourg from a third country, I can consult Directive 2000/29/EC to find out the conditions and obligations.
Who should I contact to obtain a CITES permit ?
Two government agencies are in charge of allocating CITES permits for products from protected species:
- the Administration of Veterinary Services (ASV) is responsible for animals
- the Administration of Agricultural Technical Services (ASTA) is responsible for plants.