Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

WTO code	G/SPS/N/USA/3285
Date notice	05/11/2021
Notice type	Regular
Title	United States Implementing New Format for Phytosanitary Certificates and Phytosanitary Certificates for Re-export
Summary	The United States has implemented a new format for phytosanitary certificates and phytosanitary certificates for re-export. The use of plain paper and proliferation of electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhyto) during the global pandemic has illustrated that commodities can be safely and successfully traded without traditional security paper. The United States has updated security measures in its Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) system to allow for any Phytosanitary Certificate (PC) to be verified and reduce the possibility for fraud. All PCs issued by the United States include the following security characteristics: Generated through a secure, role-based system; Contain a unique certificate number located in the top center of the PC; The United States Department of Agriculture Logo on the top right of the PC; A North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) watermark in the lower center of the PC; A unique Quick Response (QR) Code located on the bottom left of the PC, which allows validation of PCs online; and Validation of the authenticity of PCs online using the PCIT Certificate Viewer at the following URL: https://pcit.aphis.usda.gov/pcit/faces/ext_cert_viewer.jsf. APHIS has also included in this notification; a guide for using the validation tool as well as a sample of each new certificate type. In addition, ePhyto may be utilized for consignments exported from the United States to any trading partner currently utilizing the IPPC HUB. We look forward to additional trading partners joining the ePhyto system. Considering the measures of ePhyto, QR code, and online validation, the United States will print all Phytosanitary Certificates and Phytosanitary Certificates for Re-Export on plain paper starting 1 January 2022. Some PCs may still arrive on the security paper for items that were certified before 1 January 2022.
Product	Plants and plant products
Country	United States

File attach:
NUSA3285.pdf

Orther Notice:

G/SPS/N/JPN/927 - The "ORIGINAL" stamp (Annex 1)
G/SPS/N/CHE/86 - Amendment of the Ordinance of the EAER and the DETEC on the Plant Health Ordinance (PGesV-WBF-UVEK, SR 916.201).
G/SPS/N/USA/3302 - Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program VI
G/SPS/N/USA/3303 - Ethaboxam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
G/SPS/N/TZA/162 - AFDC 7(883) CD3, Chili Oil - Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/TZA/163 - AFDC 7(884) CD3, Ginger Garlic Paste - Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/TZA/164 - AFDC 7(886) CD3, Garlic Paste - Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/TZA/165 - AFDC 7 (887) CD3, Spices and Condiments - Nomenclature, Fourth Edition.
G/SPS/N/TZA/166 - AFDC 7(896) CD3, Spice Paste - Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/TZA/168 - AFDC 7(885) CD3, Ginger Paste - Specification, First Edition.
G/SPS/N/TZA/167 - AFDC 7(1261) CD, Crystallized Ginger - Specification, First Edition.
G/SPS/N/ARM/37 - Eurasian Economic Commission Council Draft Decision on amendments to the Common Quarantine Phytosanitary Requirements for Quarantine Products and Quarantine Objects at the Customs Border and in the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) approved by the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission as of 30 November 2016 No. 157
G/SPS/N/CAN/1423 - Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Extend the Use of Lipase from Candida cylindracea (previous name: Candida rugosa) to Certain Cheeses.
G/SPS/N/CHE/85 - Ordinance on additives (F: Ordonnance du DFI sur les additifs admis dans les denrées alimentaires / D: Verordnung des EDI über die zulässigen Zusatzstoffe in Lebensmitteln)
G/SPS/N/EU/512/Add.1 - Food additive titanium dioxide (E 171)
G/SPS/N/EU/540 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/36 of 11 January 2022 amending Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 as regards model certificates for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain live aquatic animals and products of animal origin
G/SPS/N/EU/541 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/37 of 12 January 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 as regards model animal health certificates and model animal health/official certificates, for the entry into the Union and movements between Member States of consignments of certain species and categories of poultry and captive birds and germinal products thereof
G/SPS/N/CHL/719 - Establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of fresh pineapple fruits (Ananas SPP.) from all origins, modifies Resolution No. 3920 of 1998 and repeals Resolution 4,702 of 2014.
G/SPS/N/USA/3301 - Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule.
G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.14 - Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever
G/SPS/N/RUS/243 - Eurasian Economic Commission Council Draft Decision on amendments to the Common Quarantine Phytosanitary Requirements for Quarantine Products and Quarantine Objects at the Customs Border and in the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) approved by the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission as of 30 November 2016 No. 157
G/SPS/N/EU/499/Add.1 - Listing of pests, prohibitions and requirements for the introduction into, and movement within, the Union of plants, plant products and other objects
G/SPS/N/EU/538 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2246 of 15 December 2021 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council
G/SPS/N/CHL/702/Add.1 - Establishes sanitary requirements for the entry into Chile of processed meat products from cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry and repeals Exempt Resolutions No. 24/2000 and No. 1,552/2008
G/SPS/N/CHL/718 - The proposal establishes sanitary conditions, requirements applicable to the animals that originate the products and required treatments in order to minimize the risk of foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, African swine fever, Newcastle and avian influenza being introduced into the country. In addition, it establishes packaging and transport requirements for products.
G/SPS/N/GBR/12/Add.1 - Pre-notification of Goods detailed in Article 73 of the retained Plant Health Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/2031)
G/SPS/N/IND/275 - Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021
G/SPS/N/IND/276 - Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021
G/SPS/N/THA/446/Add.1 - Food products containing parts of Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil
G/SPS/N/CHL/700/Add.1 - Exempt Resolution No. 8,394/2021: Amends Resolution No. 4,412 of 2013 that establishes phytosanitary requirements for the entry of ships from areas with the presence of the Asian race gypsy moth (PGRA) Lymantria dispar asiatica Vnukovskij and Lymantria dispar japonica (Motschulsky) (Lepidoptera , Lymantriidae). Chile reports that the Resolution that "Modifies Resolution No. 4,412 of 2013 that establishes requirements
G/SPS/N/TZA/158 - DEAS 1076: 2021, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) - Specification, First Edition.
G/SPS/N/NZL/671/Add.1 - Amendment to the Import Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock
G/SPS/N/CAN/1422 - Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tiafenacil (PMRL2022-01).
G/SPS/N/DNK/6 - Lov om ændring af lov om aflivning af og midlertidigt forbud mod hold af mink
G/SPS/N/EU/537 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/7 of 5 January 2022 amending Annex V to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 as regards the animal health requirements for the entry into the Union of dairy products contained in shelf-stable composite products
G/SPS/N/JPN/916 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/917 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/918 - : Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/919 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/920 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/UGA/174 - DUS 2171:2021, Herbal tea - Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/JPN/914 - : Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/915 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/TZA/161 - DEAS 1079: 202, Mustard seed - Specification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/CAN/1389/Add.1 - Established Maximum Residue Limit: Lambda-cyhalothrin
G/SPS/N/CAN/1390/Add.1 - Established Maximum Residue Limit: Pendimethalin
G/SPS/N/CAN/1391/Add.1 - Established Maximum Residue Limit: Oxathiapiprolin
G/SPS/N/CHL/714 - Establishes list of authorized additives for the production of complete foods, supplements, ingredients and additives formulated for animals and repeals exempt resolution No. 1,992 of 2006
G/SPS/N/CHL/715 - Establishes maximum limits for contaminants in complete foods, supplements, additives and ingredients intended to feed species for human consumption and repeals Resolution No. 7,885 of 2017
G/SPS/N/CHL/716 - Establishes maximum limits for contaminants in complete foods, supplements, additives and ingredients intended for feeding dogs and cats and repeals Exempt Resolution No. 7,885 of 201