Phytosanitary Certificate
Category: documentation
A certificate confirming plant products are free from pests, required for agricultural imports.
A phytosanitary certificate is an official document issued by the plant protection authority of the exporting country, certifying that plants or plant products meet the importing country's phytosanitary requirements. Required for seeds, plants, fresh produce, and wood products.
Examples
- • Importing wooden furniture to the EU may require a phytosanitary certificate confirming wood is pest-free.
- • USDA APHIS issues phytosanitary certificates for plant products exported from the US.
- • Lack of phytosanitary certificates can result in goods being destroyed at the border.