Application for Issue of Phytosanitary Certificate for Export/Re-Export of Agriculture Commodity
What is Application for Issue of Phytosanitary Certificate for Export/Re-Export of Agriculture Commodity
This certification is required by any person or entity desiring to export any agricultural commodity (a quantity of seeds, plants, and plant products or any regulated article consigned from one party to other at any one-time shipment) under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
It will be issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of the country of origin. A Phytosanitary certificate for export declares that the consignments meet the Phytosanitary requirements of the country.
Phytosanitary certificate is defined as a certificate issued in the model format prescribed under the International Plant Protection Convention of the Food & Agricultural Organization, issued by an authorized officer at the country of origin of consignment or re-export.
Export is defined as an act of sending any agriculture commodity from a place inside India either by sea, land, air or across any customs frontier into any part of another country.
Who Can Apply for this application?
- Individual Exporters – Persons exporting agricultural commodities such as seeds, plants, or plant products.
- Farmers/Growers – Producers who wish to export their own agricultural produce.
- Agro-based Companies – Businesses involved in large-scale production and export of plant-based goods.
- Traders/Merchants – Dealers engaged in the trade of regulated plant products for overseas markets.
- Re-exporters – Entities re-exporting agricultural consignments imported from another country.
- Government or Private Agencies – Organizations facilitating plant or plant product exports under official regulations.
Documents Required for this Application
- Import Permit
- Export License
- Letter of Credit/Contract/Agreement
- Invoice
- Fumigation Certificate
- Shipping/Airway Bill
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for Issue of Phytosanitary Certificate for Export/Re-Export of Agriculture Commodity
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Application for Issue of Phytosanitary Certificate for Export/Re-Export of Agriculture Commodity
FAQ
An official document certifying that plants or plant products meet the importing country’s phytosanitary standards.
The Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS) or authorized NPPO officers.
Yes, for any regulated plant-based commodity under the 2003 Order.
Seeds, plants, plant products, and other regulated agricultural items.
Only for the specific shipment for which it is issued.
No, it is valid for one shipment only
Through the NPPO office or online plant quarantine system with required documents.
Export application, packing list, invoice, treatment details (if any), and inspection report.
Mostly for unprocessed/minimally processed items, unless required by the importing country.
Ensures compliance with international plant health standards and prevents pest/disease spread.