Notice - Notification of WTO Members: QR Code Verifiable Phytosanitary Certificates


WTO code G/SPS/N/TUR/140/Add.1
Date notice 19/02/2024
Notice type Regular
Title QR Code Verifiable Phytosanitary Certificates
Summary

In order to prevent the fake issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates (PC) or PC for Re-Export used in the export of plants, plant products and other substances, the "QR Code Verifiable Phytosanitary Certificate" implementation has been gradually introduced. This change was published on 26 January 2024 with the symbol G/SPS/N/TUR/140.

In addition to the notification, the following issues have been added:

1. In G/SPS/N/TUR/140, it was stated that PCs (including PC for Re-export) will contain a QR code in the number 2 digit, which enables verification. And it is indicated that only the content of the certificate will be displayed without wet signature and stamp during the query phase with the QR code and also original certificates sent to the recipient countries with the product will be QR coded, wet signed and stamped. In addition:

1.1. The Ministry's logo located in the middle of the QR code that enables verification can be printed in red or black;

1.2. In the verification made through the link (https://tbs.tarbil.gov.tr/Main/PhytosanitaryCertificate) for PCs, in the number 2 digit of the PC:

1.2.a. It can be seen whether the consignment has left Türkiye or not with the yellow and green colored markings;

1.2.b. Inquiry date and time, declaration number issued at Turkish Customs and "COPY" statement will be included;

1.3. The inquiry date/time, declaration number and "COPY" statement will not be included in the original wet signed certificates accompanying the consignment; 

1.4. If the PC is not issued by the Türkiye NPPO, in a red box "The Phytosanitary Certificate is not issued by the Türkiye National Plant Protection Service." statement can be seen.

2. In G/SPS/N/TUR/140, it was stated that by querying the QR Code Verifiable PC (except PC for Reexport) issued only for fresh fruit and vegetable products, it can be seen whether the consignment has left Turkish Customs or not. In addition: 

2.1. If the exporter requests, it will be possible to see whether the products which are not only fresh fruit and vegetable products but also other products are left Turkish Customs or not.

In addition to the items above and items included in the notification with the symbol G/SPS/N/TUR/140, during the verification made through the link https://tbs.tarbil.gov.tr/Main/PhytosanitaryCertificate, a fade "COPY" statement will be visible in the background of the PC displayed.

 

Product
Country Turkey

File attach:
NTUR140A1.pdf

Orther Notice:


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G/SPS/N/UKR/245 - The Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 725 "On Amending Annex 1 to the Requirements for Food Flavourings With Smoke Aroma (Smoke Flavourings)" of 25 April 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2267/Add.1 - Draft Resolution number 1243, 20 March 2024
G/SPS/N/BRA/2380/Add.1 - Draft Resolution number 1310, 14 February 2025
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G/SPS/N/BRA/2417 - Draft Resolution 1335, 12 June 2025
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G/SPS/N/BRA/2416 - Draft Resolution 1336, 12 June 2025
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G/SPS/N/GBR/98 - New GB MRLs for acetamiprid amending the GB MRL Statutory Register.
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G/SPS/N/JPN/1345/Add.1 - Proposed revision of Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives
G/SPS/N/NZL/784 - Citrus Plants for Planting - Import Health Standard
G/SPS/N/CHN/1325 - National Food Safety Standard of the P.R.C.: Pathogen limits for ready-to-eat food in bulk No. 1 Amendment
G/SPS/N/CHN/1326 - National Food Safety Standard of the P.R.C.: Raw Milk No. 2 Amendment
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G/SPS/N/UKR/244 - Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine No. 157 of 13 April 2016"
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G/SPS/N/ARE/295/Add.1 - National Guide to the Registration of Regulatory Authorities and Food Establishments exporting to the United Arab Emirates
G/SPS/N/EU/808/Add.1 - Classification of the substance ketoprofen with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin
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G/SPS/N/TPKM/642/Add.1 - The amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Prepared Animal Feed"
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G/SPS/N/USA/3517 - Florylpicoxamid; Pesticide Tolerances. Final rule
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G/SPS/N/USA/3516 - Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Selenium; Final Amendment; Order
G/SPS/N/UKR/243 - Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Amendment to Clause 3 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 537 of 7 May 2022".
G/SPS/N/USA/3310/Add.2 - Listing of Color Additives; Myoglobin; Confirmation of Effective Date
G/SPS/N/EU/859 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing from the market oct-2-enal, dec-2-enal, 2-hexenal, 3,5- octadiene-2-one, dec-2-enoic acid, phenethyl propionate, methyl decanoate, ethyl dec-2-enoate, ethyl dec-4-enoate, butylamine, 3-methylbutane-1-thiol, 2-methylfuran, 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran, 2-acetyl-3- methylpyrazine and picoline beta (3-methylpyridine) as feed additives for cats and and dogs (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/UKR/233/Add.1 - Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of Certain Acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on State Registration of Genetically Modified Organisms"
G/SPS/N/BRA/2410 - Draft Resolution 1332, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2411 - Draft Resolution 1334, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2412 - Draft Resolution 1333, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2415 - Draft - Establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Lobelia erinus and Lobelia x speciosa propagative material from any origin
G/SPS/N/EU/857 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of eucalyptus tincture from Eucalyptus globulus Labill. as a feed additive for certain animal species. (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/EU/858 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of celery seed essential oil from Apium graveolens L. and caraway essential oil from Carum carvi L. as feed additives for certain animal species. (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/GBR/78/Add.2 - Amendments to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072
G/SPS/N/KGZ/36 - Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Regulation on Common Veterinary (Sanitary and Veterinary) Requirements for Goods Subject to Veterinary Control (Surveillance) and Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Veterinary Certificate for Honey Bees, Bumblebees, Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee Cocoons, Crickets, and Entomophagous Insects Exported to the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (Form No. 18)
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