Export And Import Of Plants Used Primarily In Perfumery Companies in Malaysia

The plant trade between Malaysia and other countries is regulated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). All plants and plant products traded between Malaysia and other countries must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country. The certificate must state that the plants or plant products have been inspected and found to be free from quarantine pests and diseases.

Perfumery companies in Malaysia use a variety of plants in their products. Some of the more common plants used include jasmine, rose, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang. These plants are imported from a variety of countries, including India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.

Malaysia is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This Convention regulates the trade in endangered plants and plant products. All plants and plant products traded between Malaysia and other countries must be accompanied by a CITES export permit issued by the competent authority of the exporting country. The permit must state that the plants or plant products have been inspected and found to be free from quarantine pests and diseases.