The Georgian authorities have rejected a shipment of 10,000 cut flowers from Armenia due to violations of phytosanitary regulations. The consignment was stopped at the Sadakhlo-Sautomobilo customs checkpoint, where it underwent a thorough inspection by border officials. The inspection revealed significant insect damage on the plants, which rendered the shipment non-compliant with Georgia’s national phytosanitary standards.
According to the Georgian Revenue Service, the detection of insect damage is a serious breach of the country’s phytosanitary protocols. These regulations are designed to protect Georgia’s agricultural sector and environment from potential pests and diseases that could be introduced through imported goods. The service emphasized that such measures are essential to safeguard the health of the nation’s flora and fauna.
Under Georgian government regulations, the affected shipment must be returned to its country of origin. This decision underscores the strict enforcement of phytosanitary standards at the border, ensuring that only goods that meet the required health and safety criteria are permitted entry into the country.
