PABD FAQs
Plant Section
It is the process of certifying seeds and seedlings after inspection at different stages of plant growth as per the Minimum seed standard of Bhutan 2019. (https://www.bafra.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Minimum-Seed-standards-of-Bhutan-2019.pdf)
The purpose of seed certification is to ensure the quality, purity, authenticity of seeds, traceability and consumer confidence as well as to help in market access.
Yes, all farms involved in the commercial sale of seeds and seedlings must register with BFDA and get their seeds/seedlings certified prior to sale or distribution. It involved inspection at the seed growing sites usually three inspections in critical growth stages are conducted.
Requirements;
a. For nursery registration
– Technical Clearance from the department.
– Site details.
b. for seed certification
– Trade license.
– Cropping calendar.
The inspection depends on the season, type of crops and cropping calendar.
Wood packaging materials and timbers imported should be accompanied by heat treatment certificate/fumigation certificate
Animal Section
Import of Pets into the country
Yes, you can bring your pet into Bhutan, but you must obtain an import permit from the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority prior to arrival.
- You will need a valid import permit issued by BFDA,
- A zoo-sanitary certificate signed by the official veterinarian in the exporting country.
- relevant supporting documents for veterinary certificates such as lab certificates
- Import application form can be obtained from the BFDA website. (www.bfda.gov.bt)/http://www.bfda.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BFDA-IS-FM-119-Application-of-import-of-Live-Animal.docx.pdf
- Yes, the animal must not be more than 42 days pregnant at the date of entry.
- Animals must be weaned (minimum of 60 days old). In the case of any animals accompanied by their dam/mother, the animals must be at least 6 weeks old at the date of entry.
- The Import conditions for Pet dogs and cats into Bhutan must be fulfilled.
The application for an import permit should reach the BFDA office at least 2 weeks before the scheduled date of entry of pets into Bhutan.
Yes, you can bring your pet on a flight, but you must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards. Import authorization must be obtained before any animals are imported into the country.
IATA standards are:
https://www.iata.org/contentassets/d7c512eb9a704ba2a8056e3186a31921/lar-50-en_lar_acceptance_checklist_cargo.pdf
Pets may be subject to quarantine upon arrival in Bhutan, depending on the health and vaccination status of the pet. However, if all the prerequisite conditions are fulfilled, the pet must be home-quarantined for 15 days if the pets are for personal purposes. However, import of pets for commercial purposes shall be quarantined at the designated quarantine station for the period of 15 days at the expenses of the importer.
Yes, if you wish not to take back, however, it should be notified to the nearest office of BFDA under which circumstance, they will be placed under observation for a certain period.
Yes, you can apply for an import permit online through the BFDA, BBFSS ( https://bbfss.bafra.gov.bt/ )
Import of Livestock Products
Processed livestock products that can be imported include meat products, dairy products, and other processed goods derived from livestock.
Sl.no | Name | Weight |
1 | Chicken Nugget | 1-2 kg |
2 | Chicken Pop | 1-2kg |
3 | Chicken sheek | 1-2kg |
4 | Chicken salami | 1-2kg |
5 | Chicken Ham | 1-2kg |
6 | Bacon | 1-2kg |
7 | Ham | 1-2kg |
8 | Pork ribs | 1-2kg |
9 | Pork boneless leg | 1-2kg |
10 | Whole Chicken | 1.5 kg |
11 | Whole Chicken | 1.3 kg |
12 | Whole Chicken | 1.2 kg |
13 | BEEF HQ | 1-2kg |
14 | Beef tenderloin | 1-2kg |
15 | Beef Minced | 1-2kg |
16 | Chicken leg boneless | 450gms |
17 | Chicken Curry cut | 450gms |
18 | Chicken Drum stick | 450gms |
19 | Chicken Lollipop | 450gms |
20 | Chicken Minced | 450gms |
21 | Chicken Liver | 450gms |
22 | Chicken Gizzard | 450gms |
23 | Chicken Wings | 1-2kg |
24 | Chicken boneless leg | 1-2kg |
25 | Chicken Breast | 450gms |
26 | Chicken Whole leg | 450gms |
27 | Chicken sausage plain | 450gms |
28 | Frozen Whole chicken | 1300gm |
29 | Frozen Whole chicken skin | 1400gms |
30 | Frozen Whole chicken skin | 1500gms |
31 | Frozen Chicken Boneless Breast | 2kg |
32 | Frozen Chicken Boneless Leg | 2kg |
33 | Frozen Chicken Drumstick skin | 2kg |
34 | Frozen Chicken Lollipop | 2kg |
35 | Frozen Chicken Minced meat | 2kg |
36 | Frozen Chicken Wings | 2kg |
37 | Marinated Frozen Chicken Drumstick skinless | 2kg |
38 | Marinated Frozen Chicken Lolipop | 2kg |
39 | Frozen Chicken breakfast Sausage | 1kg |
40 | Frozen chicken Cocktail sausage | 1kg |
41 | Breakfast sausage | 500gms |
42 | Garlic Sausage | 500gms |
43 | Chicken sausage plain | 500gms |
44 | Ham sausage | 500gms |
45 | Smoked pork sausage | 500gms |
46 | Veal sausagePremium Backn | 500gms |
47 | Breakfast Strip | 500gms |
48 | bacon Strip | 500gms |
49 | Smoke Round Ham Streak | 500gms |
50 | Mini cocktail roll Bacon | 500gms |
51 | Cocktail roll Bacon | 500gms |
52 | Ham | 500gms |
53 | Roll Bacon | 500gms |
54 | Scrap Bacon | 500gms |
55 | Round Bacon | 500gms |
56 | Smoked ell | 150gm |
57 | Frozen Boneless Buffalo Hind Quarter meat | 2kg |
58 | Frozen Boneless Buffalo Tenderlion | 2kg |
59 | Frozen Boneless Buffalo Mins | 2kg |
60 | Frozen Bonless Buffalo Honey comb | 2kg |
61 | Frozen Boneless Bufallo Currycut | 2kg |
62 | Frozen Peeled & devained Tail on Vanname Shrimps | 2kg |
63 | Chicken cheese and Onion | 500gms |
64 | Chicken Smoked franks | 500gms |
65 | Chicken new sausage | 500gms |
66 | Chicken Salami | 500gms |
67 | Chicken spring roll | 500gms |
68 | Pork belly | 500gms |
69 | Pork shoulder | 500gms |
70 | Pork Spiribs | 500gms |
71 | Pork boneless leg | 500gms |
You will need a valid import permit issued by BFDA, a health certificate for the processed livestock products issued by a relevant authority of the exporting country.
It is advisable to apply for an import permit at least 2 weeks before your intended date of travel to allow for processing.
You can either email it to bfdahead@gmail.com or contact +975-02-327031 or call 1555 (toll free)