Temporary changes to certification requirements for imported fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant based commodities

来源：epingalert 发布时间：2020-04-09 浏览量：*

通告成员：

South Africa

通告类型：

SPS

通告发布时间：

2020-04-09

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通告描述：

To provide for alternative arrangements to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates due the impacts of COVID-19 on airfreight and courier mail services.

Who does this notice affect?

1. Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant based commodities.
2. The exporting NPPO that has asked to use alternatives to original paper PCs.
3. This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs) and it does not apply to countries that already provide original PCs via ePhytos or with the consignments .

Interim arrangements

1. Where an importer is unable to present the original paper PC from the exporting country NPPO as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our inspection officers will instead accept the electronic copy of the PC as lodged by the exporting NPPO through our contacts provided hereunder.
2. Our inspection officers may in some cases request verification of documentation directly from the exporting NPPO or use an online tool provided by the exporting NPPO.

3. Where a paper original is issued by the exporting NPPO prior export, we recommend that it is attached to the goods and/or consignments to minimise potential delays at inspection

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G/SPS/N/ZAF/66

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通告目的：

Protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease (SPS)

Temporary changes to certification requirements for imported fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant based commodities

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