1. JOSIAH SYANDA jsyanda@kephis.org
Name of Session: Session 5: Technologies and Innovation in Phytosanitary Systems
IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATION (ePhyto) FOR ENHANCED PHYTOSANITARY COMPLIANCE
JOSIAH SYANDA

2. Outline Introduction Challenges of paper phyto certificate
Proposed Solution
Benefits
Recommendation and conclusion

3. Introduction
IPPC Article IV - Contracting party shall make provision, to the best of its ability, for an official National Plant Protection Organization
Paragraph 1(a) issuance of certificates relating to the phytosanitary regulations of the importing contracting party for consignments of plants, plant products and other regulated articles

4. IPPC Article V Phytosanitary certification
Introduction
IPPC Article V Phytosanitary certification
Paragraph 2 (b)Phytosanitary certificates, or their electronic equivalent where accepted by the importing contracting party concerned, shall be worded as in the models set out in the Annex to this Convention.

5. Phytosanitary certificate
ISPM No. 12 (2001), Guidelines for phytosanitary certificates - (ISPM 1, 7, 20 & 23)
This standard describes principles and guidelines for the preparation and issuance of phytosanitary certificates and phytosanitary certificates for re- export.
Phytosanitary certificates are issued by NPPO of exporting country as a guarantee to the importing country that their conditions and requirements have been met

6. Invalid phytosanitary certificates – ISPM 12
Illegible
Incomplete
Period of validity expired or not complied with
Inclusion of unauthorized alterations or erasures
Inclusion of conflicting or inconsistent information
Use of wording that is inconsistent with the model certificates herein
Certification of prohibited products
Non-certified copies

7. Interceptions

8. Document error Interceptions 2014 - 2018

9. ePhyto solution ISPM 12 Appendix 1
PRPOPOSED SOLUTION -
ePhyto solution ISPM 12 Appendix 1
ePhyto is the electronic version of a phytosanitary certificate in XML format.
Is NOT a copy or scan image of a printed phytosanitary certificate that is ed.
Is a secured data set using XML for electronic transmission between the NPPO's of exporting and importing countries.

10. Paper Phyto certificate
ePhyto solution
ePhyto certificate
Paper Phyto certificate

11. ePhyto solution

12. Global solution – the ePhyto hub

13. The IPPC ePhyto Hub – Live May 2018

14. Generic National System (GeNS) – ready August 2018

15. Hub pilot progress Hub pilot countries: Countries exchanging ePhytos :
USA
Argentina
Australia
Chile
China
Ecuador
Kenya
Korea
Netherlands
New Zealand
USA
Argentina
Australia
Chile
China
Ecuador
Kenya
Korea
Netherlands
New Zealand

16. Benefits of ePhyto solution
Minimized phytosanitary risk; Confidence and authenticity of certificates issued
Enhanced market access
Improved efficiency – Communication, time management
Institutional level – competence and capacity enhanced. Efficiency in service delivery
Improved revenue collection
Cost savings

17. Recommendation to phytosanitary science
Observation – Emerging ICT applications offer opportunities for enhanced phytosanitary compliance
Recommendation - Adoption of ICT solutions for efficient management of phytosanitary systems
Conclusion - EPhyto offers better solution for addressing document related phytosanitary non compliance

18. Members of the EPhyto Steering Group (ESG)
Acknowledgements
Members of the EPhyto Steering Group (ESG)

19. Website: www.phytosanitaryconference2018.org; www.kephis.org
Thank you
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