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.
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