Phytosanitary Certification
A phytosanitary certificate is an official document that certifies consignments meet the phytosanitary import requirements of the destination country. This certification applies to most plants, plant products and other regulated articles in international trade. A phytosanitary certificate for export or re-export can only be issued by a technically qualified public officer who is duly authorised by
- Validity
- The validity period of a phytosanitary certificate extends from the date of inspection until the shipping date. This period varies according to the type of plant or plant product being exported
- Processing time
- 3 to 14 working days depending on whether a lab test is required
- Issuing authority
- NATIONAL PARKS (NPARKS)
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Who needs the Phytosanitary Certification
This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:
- Voluntary / supplementaryGroup 011 — GROWING OF CROPS, MARKET GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE
Includes: 01111 Growing of leafy and fruit vegetables (non-hydroponics), 01112 Growing of mushrooms (non-hydroponics), 01119 Growing of food crops (non-hydroponics) n.e.c., 01120 Growing of leafy and fruit vegetables (hydroponics)
- Voluntary / supplementary46211 — Wholesale of cut flowers and plants
- Voluntary / supplementary46219 — Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals n.e.c. (except tropical produce)
Includes: 46219 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals n.e.c. (except tropical produce)
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