In the article you will find:
- How is it possible to get a phytosanitary certificate?
- What does the phytosanitary procedure include?
- Phytosanitary inspection fees.
Phytosanitary certificate - this is a document intended to prevent the importation of harmful products or the invasion of harmful plant products into the country. Phytosanitary certificate is important, because in this way quality products and food are imported into the country.
The phytosanitary certificate is issued by the National Food Agency and the Revenue Service (unless it is necessary to take samples or analyze them for issuing the certificate
How is it possible to get a phytosanitary certificate?
To obtain a phytosanitary certificate, it is possible to make an electronic application. A natural or legal person fills out a phytosanitary certificate request document, where it will be mentioned that the person wants to undergo a phytosanitary inspection of his products, and also, he must attach to this document: in the case of a legal person - an extract from the register of entrepreneurs, and in the case of a natural person - a copy of the identity card.
Re-export phytosanitary certificate is issued:
- If the cargo has already been imported into the country and is being exported to another country.
- It is necessary for the authorized person to be sure that all phytosanitary regulations in the importing country are followed.
- The cargo is stacked, separated and mixed with other products.
In the case of transit cargo, if the cargo has not been contaminated with harmful organisms, then the phytosanitary certificate will not be issued.
What does the phytosanitary procedure include?
Phytosanitary procedure is very important because this process prevents harmful products, harmful things and food from entering the country. The process, of course, is accompanied by formal procedures, an essay procedure, for example, checking the documents of the goods, finding information about the manufacture of the goods, visual inspection, in case of doubt, taking samples and laboratory tests, and after taking a sample, in case of a negative answer, a certificate will be issued.
Phytosanitary inspection is carried out where the cargo is locate
Phytosanitary inspection fee
During export or re-export, the fee for phytosanitary certification (without physical inspection) is 25 GEL (in 5 working days), and if the inspection takes place on a weekend or holiday, 100 GEL
Phytosanitary certification with cargo inspection - 5 working days - 85 GEL, on weekends - 200 GEL
Certification of mail, hand luggage or passenger luggage - 5 working days - 30 GEL, on weekends - 100 GEL.
Summary
Phytosanitary certificate, as we have already mentioned, is an important process and helps to bring healthy, high-quality products, products, and food products to the country.
It is necessary that you have analyzed the procedure well and studied all the steps, so that there are no misunderstandings that could interfere with both your work and the security of the state.