Transcript Document
General overview of South Africa’s
commitment to global market
access & maintenance based on
requirements for phytosanitary
measures
by
PATRICK TSHIKHUDO
DoA: Directorate Plant Health
Division: Import/Export Protocols
17 JULY 2008
INTRODUCTION
SA –active trader in the global import/export market of agric
product
Trading of plants & plant products= risk of pests and
diseases introduction into importing country
SA -signatory member of various multilateral agreements
SA- opportunity to export its agricultural products to
different international markets (fruits, vegetables, seeds
etc)
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International legislation regulating
global trade
SA=Signatory member of WTO- SPS (Agreement on the
Application of Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures)
• Sets rules for global trade of agricultural products
• Subscribes to the principle of equal market access and
international co-operation in protecting human, animal
and plant Health
WTO SPS gives members rights & obligation to:
• Protect the humans, plants & animals from foreign
pests (i.e. set phytosanitary regulations)
• Regulatory measures based on scientific data (i.e.
technical justified & appropriate)
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WTO SPS principles
Includes:
Scientific risk assessment
Appropriate level of protection
Transparency / Provision of information
Harmonized measures- ISPMs
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WTO – SPS recognize 3 International Standards Setting Bodies
• IPPC – International Plant Protection Convention
• CODEX – Codex Alimentarius Commision
• OIE – Office of International Epizootics / World Animal Health Organization
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IPPC
Purpose:
• effective action to prevent the spread and introduction
of pests of plants and plant products, and
• to promote appropriate measures for their control
Scope:
• Covers international cooperation in controlling the introduction of
pests associated plants and plants products
• Extends to items capable of harboring or spread pests, such as:
– Storage places, Conveyors / vehicles and containers
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WTO – SPS and IPPC Obligate
members to
Provide an NPPO or national contact point (for SA= DoA
DPH & APIS) &
Regulate import & export of plants & plant products based
on international principles & standards
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Current special export markets
Bilateral agreements
Coordinated in collaboration with the relevant industry and role players
to ensure compliance
Established export programmes:
• Citrus – EU, Japan, South Korea, China, Iran, Taiwan, Middle East,
USA, Africa
• Table Grapes: EU, Israel, China, USA
• Apples & pears: USA, Taiwan, EU, Mexico
Current negotiation with some important importing countries:
• Litchi – USA
• Mango – PIP was forwarded to India, China, Japan
• Avocado – Finalizing the information packages (pest listing)
• Citrus – (Thailand, Australia)
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COMMUNICATION - INITIATION OF SA
EXPORTS
Export actions are undertaken on request & in
collaboration with SA industries
Technical meeting with representatives of different
fresh fruit industries ( CGA, PPECB,DFPT,SATI,
Subtrop, etc)
• held every two months
Ongoing communication with counterpart NPPOs in
consultation with all the role players
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ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXPORT
PROGRAMME
Global access for plant & plant products is based on:
Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) by importing country
• 3 stages of PRA
– Initiation stage: Identifying the pests and pathway
– Risk assessment: Scientific evaluation of pest
– Risk Management: setting appropriate mitigation
measures
Bilateral agreement between NPPOsregarding import
requirements
Authorization by importing country
• Issue of import permit
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REGULATING EXPORTS OF FRUIT TO
SPECIAL MARKETS
DoA-APIS + PH I/EP
Phytosanitary registration of PHC and PUC
Phytosanitary inspections to verify compliance with the
requirements of the importing country, and
Issuing phytosanitary certificates in collaboration with
DoA assignees e.g (PPECB (Perishable Products Export
Control Boards)
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Market Maintenance
Relies on:
1. Technically justified measures base on:
• Reliable published information
• Rapid pest identification method
• Up-to-date survey and pest lists
• Effective pest mitigation treatments
• Surveillance for new pests
• Good Agricultural practice
2. Communication & cooperation between role players & stakeholders
3. A record of credibility i.e. the ability to comply with requirements &
provide reliable information
4. Active country membership of and participation in the relevant
International Standards Setting Bodies, and
5. Implementation of the appropriate international standards (ISPMs)
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SA’s constraints relating to
international trade
Limited scientists to conduct PRA
Limited pest survey information for providing to
NPPO in target country
Limited cooperation between DoA, Provincial
and other departments and the industry
Inconsistency regarding communication from
importing countries
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CONCLUSION
South Africa has a great potential
to access new International markets
Effective communication
Reliable scientific information
of commodity pests & diseases
(DoA) NPPO
Plant health legislation &
+ Provincial
standards
departments
Team Work (shared responsibility)
Scientists
Market access
& maintenance
Assignees
Different
Industries
& stakeholders
Producers /
farmers
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THANK YOU
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