Singapore legislation

Regulation 5

of Control of Plants (Phytosanitary Certification) Rules

Regulation 5

Issue of phytosanitary certificates

Amended byS 323/2005 wef 01/06/2005S 380/2009 wef 01/09/2009S 323/2005 wef 01/06/2005S 380/2009 wef 01/09/2009

Subregulation 1

No phytosanitary certificate shall be issued unless —

(a)

the authorised officer is satisfied that the consignment of plants, plant products or other regulated articles inspected —

(i)

fits the description stated in the application form;

(ii)

is considered free from quarantine pests as specified by the importing country; and

(iii)

conforms to the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing country, including those for regulated non-quarantine pests; and

(b)

the applicant has paid, in accordance with rule 7, all the fees for the services rendered and expenses incurred for the phytosanitary certification.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 323/2005 wef 01/06/2005S 380/2009 wef 01/09/2009

A phytosanitary certificate issued in respect of regulated articles that originate from Singapore shall be in such form as the Director-General may determine.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 323/2005 wef 01/06/2005S 380/2009 wef 01/09/2009

A phytosanitary certificate for re-export issued in respect of regulated articles that do not originate from Singapore shall be in such form as the Director-General may determine.