2. “Zambia’s Phytosanitary Status With Regard to Seed Certification”
Name: Chaali E. P. Malauni
Institution: Seed Control and Certification
Institute - Zambia
Title: Senior Seeds Officer
Contact:
“Zambia’s Phytosanitary Status With Regard to Seed Certification”

3. Outline Introduction Pest Risk Analysis
Phytosanitary Procedures of seed Import and Export
Experiences
Recommendations
Conclusion

4. Introduction
Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI) - National Seeds Authority (NSA) in Zambia
On Phytosanitary issues, SCCI works with Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) - NPPO of Zambia
SCCI is ISTA accredited, in the process of applying for OECD accreditation.
It is the contact point for all Intl Seed Trade Works in line with COMESA Seed Trade Harmonisation

5. 10 seed certification facilities country wide working with near PQPS station.
The two institutions compliment each other in seed industry in phytosanitary issues

6. Seed Certification Stations in Zambia

7. Current Status of the
Pest Risk Analysis
Whenever there is need a PRA for any Seed borne disease is carried out by PQPS
PRA Team Conducts all PRA
Duration Days to months or years
Sources of Information for Pest Risk Analysis
Crop Protection Compendium, Internet based Sources, Experts and other Sources

8. Procedures of Seed Imports
Notice to Import seed - (SCCI) at Mt Makulu
Import Permit - Agribusiness & Marketing Dept
Plant Import Permit -PQPS at Mount Makulu
Phytosanitary Certificate with a Fumigation Certificate (if required) from the exporting country prior to dispatch of the consignment
Inspection of seeds upon arrival – ISTA Seed Analysis Certificate from Exporting country

9. Procedures for Seed Exports
Import Conditions from Importing Country (PIP)
ISTA Certificate
Export Permit
Phytosanitary Certificate
Treatment Certificate
Laboratory Report

10. Successes
Continued accreditation to ISTA
Increase in number of Seed Companies and new International markets
Strong collaboration among SCCI, PQPS and the private sector and other stakeholders in phytosanitary issues

11. RECOMMENDATIONS
Electronic certification of documentation
Improved ICT
Capacity building in identification of diseases
Field and Lab Seed Testing equipment

12. CONCLUSION
To attain a sustainable food security - Need for a robust seed certification and phytosanitary system that facilitates safe trade.
Not technical barrier to seed impede trade.

13. Seed Control and Certification Institute Mount Makulu,
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Contact details
Seed Control and Certification Institute
Mount Makulu,
P. O. Box , CHILANGA, ZAMBIA
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