Consignments of imported onions which arrive in Indian ports without fumigation and such endorsement on the PSC, would be fumigated in India by the importer through an accredited treatment provider. The import are to be inspected thoroughly by quarantine officials and released only if found free from pests and diseases of concern to India.
"In the light of public concern over high prices of onion in the market, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to extend the relaxation from the condition of fumigation and additional declaration on Phytosanitary Certificate as per the Plant Quarantine Order, 2003, for imports up to 31st January, 2021. The relaxation will be subject to certain conditions," a Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare release said.
Furthermore, it is reported that if smut or dry rot is intercepted during inspection, the particular container will be rejected and deported. In case of stem and bulbs nematode or onion maggot being detected, these should be eliminated through fumigation and the consignments released without an additional inspection fee.
