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Sri Lankan export categories carry different documentation, certification, and destination-market rules. This page summarizes the requirements that apply to vendors listing on SriLankaExport.com and to buyers sourcing through the platform, by category. It is informational and does not replace the buyer’s independent verification of destination-country rules. See Buyer Due Diligence & Import Responsibility for the buyer-side framework and Certificate & Product Claims Policy for how vendor-claimed certifications are evidenced.
| Category | Listing rule | Vendor documents typically required |
|---|---|---|
| Tea | Vendors must not imply that all listed tea can use the Sri Lanka Tea Board Lion Logo or be sold as “Pure Ceylon Tea” unless the vendor / product is actually authorized by the Tea Board. | Sri Lanka business registration; tea / export registrations where applicable; Tea Board / Lion Logo authorization where claimed; product specifications; Certificate of Analysis; food safety certificates (ISO 22000 / HACCP) where claimed. |
| Cinnamon & spices | GI, organic, pesticide-residue, and species claims must be supported per shipment / lot. Avoid blanket “GI certified” claims that exceed the actual scope of the certificate. | Supplier registration; product specifications; Certificate of Analysis; phytosanitary certificate where needed; organic transaction certificate per shipment where claimed; GI documentation where applicable. |
| Coconut products | Different documentation rules apply to food-grade oils, desiccated coconut, fibre / coir, and industrial coconut products. Vendor must indicate the relevant sub-category. | Coconut Development Authority documents where applicable; food safety certificate where claimed; phytosanitary certificate where the destination requires it for plant material; Certificate of Analysis. |
| Food products (general) | Do not claim “EU-approved” or “US-approved” unless the vendor holds the relevant current registration or acceptance for the specific product. | Food safety certificate; phytosanitary / health certificate as applicable; ingredient labels; allergen disclosure; batch / lot traceability; destination-country importer requirements where known. |
| Organic products | Organic claims should be shipment- or product-specific where the destination market requires it, not only an annual facility certificate. | Valid organic certificate (USDA Organic / EU Organic / equivalent); product scope on certificate; organic transaction certificate per shipment where required by the destination market. |
| Apparel & textiles | Do not claim GSP / FTA preferential eligibility unless the rules of origin for the specific shipment are verified. Don’t imply WRAP / OEKO-TEX / GOTS coverage where the certificate scope does not apply. | Manufacturer details; product specifications; origin documents (Certificate of Origin / REX statement); certifications such as OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP only when valid and within scope. |
| Plants & agri products | Phytosanitary and quarantine rules vary heavily by destination. Buyer is responsible for the destination-country import permit; vendor is responsible for origin-side phytosanitary documentation. | Department of Agriculture / phytosanitary documents where needed; product inspection status; pest / treatment documents; destination-country import permits where required (vendor or buyer to obtain depending on Incoterm). |
| Seafood | High-regulatory category. Vendors must complete extended marketplace onboarding before listing. Avoid casual onboarding without the establishment approvals required for the destination market. | Export establishment approvals; health certificates; cold-chain documentation; traceability; destination-country health / import requirements (EU CHED, US FDA prior notice, etc.). |
| Industrial products (rubber etc.) | Do not overpromise Certificate-of-Analysis or specification compliance, quality requirements are buyer-specific and should be confirmed by buyer / inspector before bulk shipment. | Certificate of Analysis; ISO certifications where claimed; specification sheet; third-party inspection (e.g. SGS, Bureau Veritas) if the buyer requires. |
How this is enforced. Vendor category-compliance review happens during marketplace onboarding (see Marketplace Controls §5). Buyers should not rely on these requirements as definitive for their destination market, final import rules are set by the destination country’s customs and regulatory authorities. See Buyer Due Diligence & Import Responsibility for the buyer-side checklist.