Chinanews.com, March 31. According to the website of the General Administration of Customs, on the 31st, the customs launched the "National Green Shield 2021" campaign against illegal introduction of alien species and seedlings, continued to consolidate and improve port control capabilities, and maintain national ecological security and biology. Safety, to ensure the healthy development of the seed industry.
During the operation, the Customs will severely crack down on the illegal introduction of alien species, strictly enforce the approval of the introduction of animal and plant germplasm resources and animal and plant quarantine licenses for scientific research purposes in accordance with the law, and severely crack down on illegal individuals and units to illegally introduce, carry, deliver, and smuggle alien species.
At the same time, pay close attention to channels such as mail, express mail, and cross-border e-commerce, and combine big data and intelligent methods to improve the effectiveness of the seizure of illegal delivery of seed and seedlings.
Focus on crops, vegetable seeds, ornamental plants, etc., and severely crack down on illegal activities such as illegally carrying seeds and seedlings.
The General Administration of Customs stated that it will increase law enforcement and punish illegal individuals and units for illegally introducing, carrying, delivering, smuggling alien species and evading animal and plant quarantine.
Those suspected of smuggling, obstructing the quarantine of animals and plants, or illegally introducing invasive alien species shall be promptly transferred to the anti-smuggling department for handling.
Through the implementation of actions, we will comprehensively crack down on illegal carrying, delivery, and entrainment of alien species and seedlings into the country, and strictly prevent the invasion of alien species and the introduction of animal and plant epidemics.
By supervising the self-discipline of enterprises, strengthening the main responsibility, and strictly preventing the occurrence of illegal introduction and false concealment.
Through law popularization and education, raise public awareness of consciously protecting national biosafety.