PHYTOSANITARY LICENSE
What is Phytosanitary License?
Phytosanitary certification is used to attest that consignments meet phytosanitary (regarding plants) import requirements and is undertaken by an NPPO (National Plant Protection Organization). A phytosanitary certificate for export or for re-export can be issued only by a public officer who is technically qualified and duly authorized by an NPPO (ISPM 12).
A phytosanitary certificate for export is usually issued by the NPPO of the country where the plants, plant products, or regulated articles were grown or processed (1). Phytosanitary certificates are issued to indicate that consignments of plants, plant products, or other regulated articles meet specified phytosanitary import requirements and are in conformity with the certifying statement of the appropriate model certificate. Phytosanitary certificates should only be issued for this purpose.
Why this License is Required?
Phytosanitary certificates are issued to indicate that consignments of plants, plant products or other regulated articles meet specified phytosanitary import requirements and are in conformity with the certifying statement of the appropriate model certificate.
Who can get a Phytosanitary License
Plants
Bulks
Tubers
Fruits and Vegetables
Cut Flowers
Seeds
Cotton
Wood
Document Required for Phytosanitary License
- Export license, where applicable or export regulations
- Import Permit, where applicable and or phytosanitary regulation of importing country
- Letter of Credit/Contract/Memorandum of Agreement (MOU)
- Invoice/Packing list
- Fumigation/Treatment certificates
- Shipping/Airway Bill
- Any other relevant documents (specify)
Role of Shamkris and Process of Phytosanitary License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advertising for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liaison department
- License issued
- Yearly compliance if applicable
- Renewal when due
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Application File
Inspection by the department if required
Liason department
License issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
FAQ
They are prepared by the exporter, and issued by departmental authorised officers. Since the phase out of manual certificates in mid-2014, exporters have been required to use third-party software to issue phytosanitary certificates from EXDOC or electronic phytosanitary certificates.