An Overviewof Market Access And Maintenance

requirements Related ToPhytosanitary Measures

Trade Awareness Workshop - Polokwane

An Overviewof Market Access And Maintenance

requirements Related ToPhytosanitary Measures

Trade Awareness Workshop - Polokwane

Mashudu SilimelaMashudu Silimela

DAFF: Directorate Plant HealthDAFF: Directorate Plant Health

13 August 200913 August 2009

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

SA – Part of global village

Is an active trader in the global agriculture import-export market

Opportunity to export its agricultural products to Opportunity to export its agricultural products to different international marketsdifferent international markets

In any international exchange of plants & plant products, there is a risk that pests and diseases might be introduced into the territory of the importing country

SA is a signatory member of various international agreements.

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International legislation regulating global trade

International legislation regulating global trade

WTO- SPS WTO- SPS (Agreement on the Application of Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures)

Sets out the basics rules for global agricultural trade

Subscribes to the principle of equal market access and international co-operation in protecting human, animal and plant Health

WTO – SPS recognize 3 Standards Setting Bodies3 Standards Setting BodiesIPPCIPPC – International Plant Protection ConventionCODEXCODEX – Codex Alimentarius CommisionOIE OIE – Office of International Epizootics / World

Animal Health Organization

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What Is a “Phytosanitary Measure”?What Is a “Phytosanitary Measure”?

“Phyto-sanitary” refers to plant health and officially controlled pests

“Measure” refers to any Legislation, regulation or official procedure for Preventing impact of regulated pests

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International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

Purpose:Purpose:To secure common and effective action to prevent the

spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products, and

to promote appropriate measures for their control

Scope:Scope:Covers international cooperation in protecting plantsplants and

plants products from harmfulharmful pestspests

“Plants”: include agricultural crops, forests, wild flora“Pests”: include insects, pathogens, weeds“Harm”: includes indirect effects such as from weeds

Extends to items capable of harboring or spread pests, such as:

• Storage places, Conveyors / vehicles and containers

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IPPC Obligate members toIPPC Obligate members toProvide an NPPO (National Plant Protection Organization

(for SA = DAFF-PH & APIS)Conduct import & export of plants & plant products

according to accepted international principle & standards

Function of NPPONegotiations for new markets Pest risk analysis for the development of phytosanitary

measures Inspections and Phytosanitary certificationSurveillance for pest outbreaks and control (regulated pests)Diagnostic and Quarantine ServicesDraft National regulations/ standards based on International

StandardsTraining and awareness

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COMPETITIVENESS IN GLOBAL ARENACOMPETITIVENESS IN GLOBAL ARENA

OPTIMISE: Ongoing inputs to improve terms and scope of access to existing markets

GAIN: Opening of new markets

RETAIN: Ongoing inputs to keep existing markets open

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COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE INITIATION OF FRUIT EXPORTS

COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE INITIATION OF FRUIT EXPORTS

Exports actions are undertaken on request & in collaboration with SA Industries

Technical meeting regarding “Market Access” issues with representatives of different industries ( CGA, PPECB, Subtop, etc)

are held every two months

Day to day communication with different industries

Ongoing communication with counterpart NPPOs in consultation with all the role players

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ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXPORT PROGRAMME

ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXPORT PROGRAMME

Global access for plant & plant products is based on:Global access for plant & plant products is based on:

Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) by importing country3 stages of PRA

• Initiation stage: Identifying the pests and pathway• Risk assessment: Scientific evaluation of pest • Risk Management: setting appropriate mitigation

measures

Bilateral liaison between NPPOs (which can take many years)

Authorization by importing countryIssue of import permitProtocol/ Directive

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Current major exports marketsCurrent major exports markets

Citrus – EU, Japan, South Korea, China, Iran, USA, Middle East, Russia, Africa, India, etc.

Subtropical fruits (Litchi, Mango, Avocado) - EU

Main Pests of Concern to SA’s Trading Partners:

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New Major Market currently in negotiation

New Major Market currently in negotiation

CitrusAustralia, Thailand, Philippines, Syria, Lebanon ; South Korea (Lemon &

Grape fruit, soft citrus)

USA (Citrus) – ALPP

Subtropical Litchi – USA

Mango – USA, China, India, Japan

Avocado – USA, Japan, China, Mexico

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REGULATING EXPORTS OF FRUIT REGULATING EXPORTS OF FRUIT

Phytosanitary inspections to verify compliance with the needs of the importing country, and

Issuing phytosanitary certificates

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Market MaintenanceMarket Maintenance• Start in the production Unit (Farm)Start in the production Unit (Farm)

• A record of Credibility i.e. the ability to comply with the requirements & provide reliable information

• Balance (Chemical sprays and Phytosanitary issues)Balance (Chemical sprays and Phytosanitary issues)

Maintenance Relies on:Maintenance Relies on: Communication & cooperation all role players

Technical justified regulatory measures

Active country participation in the relevant international bodies

Application of the accepted international norms & standards

Good Science, including

• Reliable published information

• Rapid pest identification method

• Up-to-date survey and pest lists

• Effective pest mitigation treatments

• Surveillance for new pests

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Main SA constraints relating to international trade

Main SA constraints relating to international trade

Non – Compliance

Limited cooperation between DAFF, Provincial, local and other departments, different industries, other role players and stake holders

Lack of information regarding requirements of different importing countries

Lack of technical information (Scientific information)

Inconsistency regarding communication from importing countries

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NEW PHYTO THREATSNEW PHYTO THREATS

Bactrocera invadens

Citrus canker

Bactrocera zonata

Propagating material

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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Different Industries

& stakeholders

DAFF, Provincial, Local,

otherdepartments

Producers / farmersAssignees

Scientists

Market access & maintenance

South Africa has a great potential

to access new International marketsCompliance Effective Communication Reliable scientific information of commodity pests & diseasesPlant health legislation &

standards

Team Work (shared responsibility)Team Work (shared responsibility)

YOU AND US = YOU AND US = wrong Xwrong X WE = BEST √WE = BEST √

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Contact details:MashuduS@daff.gov.za or 012 319 6241

THANK YOU