If you are active in producing or trading plants and plant products whether in the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world, you will most likely be confronted with phytosanitary challenges and requirements.
The movement of plants and plant products across borders operates within a carefully regulated framework designed to prevent the spread of pests and diseases while facilitating trade. Understanding both export and import processes is essential for successful international plant trade.
Regulatory framework
- International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) established by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
- National regulations enforced by Plant Protection Organizations in both exporting and importing countries
- Bilateral agreements that establish specific requirements between trading partners
- Regional standards such as the EU plant health regulation and NAPPO requirements
Obtaining and maintaining market access requires dedication from all stakeholders involved. The navigating through SPS barriers EU and other markets requires specialist knowledge and a targeted approach.
To come to mutual agreed requirements often NPPO’s of the involved countries have to negotiate bilateral requirements. They do this together with the Chief Phytosanitary Officer, relevant industry associations and in the Netherlands also the inspection bodies play a vital role.
The start of a market access process often requires assembling Pest Risk Analysis Information, including developing PRA templates that meet international standards. This is a lengthy process in which Agri Trade Solutions can offer tailor made support.
With changing regulations and import requirements communicated through SPS notifications or bilaterally from NPPO to NPPO, it is necessary to stay on top of these developments to maintain market access. Agri Trade Solutions can help you develop input on proposed regulatory changes by third countries in a timely and effective manner.
As a strategic partner, we support industry organizations in developing policy positions, project management for specific issues such as export guarantees, addressing product- and country-specific matters, and formulating market access requests to governments.
Agri Trade Solutions has as its core mission to strengthen industry organizations, so they can advocate even more effectively for their members. Let’s discuss together how we can increase your impact.
