Thread by @agriculture_ie

We have received reports from members of the public who have received unsolicited seeds in the post from an unknown sender outside of the EU.

If you have received seeds by post that you didn't order please email: [e-mail]

Don't plant or compost the seeds as they may pose a risk to the environment. 🐛🌿🦟🌎

Always source any #plants and #seeds responsibly from known suppliers.

Anyone importing seeds, plants or plant products from outside of the EU needs to be registered with us and consignments require a phytosanitary certificate to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and invasive species into Ireland and the EU.

👉 agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors…

UPDATE

We are carrying out an investigation after several members of the public reported receiving unsolicited small packets of seed from outside of the EU in the post.

Initial reports show that most were sent from China, and our labs are working to identify the seeds received.