Lengthy application and authorisation procedures for animal and plant product exports to Thailand
Trade barrier summary
UK exporters of animal and animal-based products and plant and plant-based products to Thailand may experience delays to market entry, due to:
- limited resources for on-site inspections, with exporting countries required to bear the cost
- non-transparent risk assessment procedures for meat and dairy imports stemming from country establishment approval requirements
- import restrictions on several animals and animal products relating to bovine spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) as well as certain plant and plant products
- excessive import permit fees collected on uncooked red meat, poultry, and meat offal
Sectors affected
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
- Food and drink
- Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Resolved
No
Date reported
25 June 2019
Last updated
17 December 2020
Public ID
PID-B8YXRB
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