To improve the phytosanitary certification process in Cambodia, the following
The phytosanitary certificate is a critical component of international trade in plants and plant products. It provides assurance to importing countries that the exported goods comply with their phytosanitary regulations, which are designed to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases. In Cambodia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is responsible for issuing phytosanitary certificates to exporters.
Cambodia’s phytosanitary regulations are based on the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement). The country’s phytosanitary regulations are designed to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases, and to ensure that exported goods meet the phytosanitary requirements of importing countries.
