GB import controls for organic turmeric imported from India

Defra are implementing additional controls on organic turmeric imports from India into GB.

This will apply to shipments arriving in GB after 18 March 2024. It will initially apply for a 12-month period.

This applies to turmeric in fresh, dried or powdered form. It does not apply to product containing turmeric ingredients, e.g. capsules.

Turmeric will be sampled by Ports on arrival at the Border Control Post (BCP). Ports will take samples of the imported consignment and organise testing.

The BCP will only endorse the Certificate of Inspection when the sampling has been concluded with satisfactory results.

The cost of sampling will be borne by importers.

Please view this document for full details.

Please note Defra additional controls remain in place for certain imports from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Moldova, Turkey and China. Please view this document for full details.