LO 2.2 - Phytosanitary Certificate Flashcards
Reasons for phytosanitary system
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What are Phytosanitary Certificates?
A certificate which documents the origin of a shipment and confirms inspection in the country of origin.
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Why Phytosanitary Certificates?
Helps ensure that the shipment of commodities is free of injurious plants, pests and diseases.
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What does IPPC stand for?
The IPPC stands for International Plant Protection Convention
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What does IPPC stand for?
The IPPC stands for International Plant Protection Convention
- Part of FAO of the United Nations
- Certificates issued to allow trade across borders of countries
- Certificate usually issued by government agency (fee charged) valid for 14 days
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When was the IPPC created?
Created in 1951 by the UN
The Convention created a governing body consisting of
each party, known as the Commission on Phytosanitary
Measures, which oversees the implementation of the
Convention.
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The IPPC not only focuses on plants and plant products. What are they?
The IPPC also covers research materials, biological control organisms, germplasm banks, containment facilities, food aid, emergency aid and anything else that can act as a vector for the spread of plant pests – for example, containers, packaging materials, soil, vehicles, vessels and machinery.
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How does the Phytosanitary system work?
Phytosanitary System
* Government inspectors check the documentation (and the products) on arriving into the country.
* Applies to wood products, dunnage, life plants and seeds.
* Protects the spread of harmful organisms.
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How does the Phytosanitary system work?
Phytosanitary System
* Government inspectors check the documentation (and the products) on arriving into the country.
* Applies to wood products, dunnage, life plants and seeds.
* Protects the spread of harmful organisms.
