Plant Protection and Health (Import and Export) Regulations

These Regulations may be cited as the Plant Protection and Health (Import and Export) Regulations, 2020.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Currency point"; means the value assigned to the currency point in Schedule I

Part JI-IMpPorTATION OF PLANT OR PLANT PRODUCTS

agents or microbial cultures (1) Where an application for an import permit in respect of importation of live insects, micro cultures including mushroom spawns and algae or biological control agents, the application shall be made to the Commissioner responsible for crop inspection and certification in Form C prescribed in Schedule II.

The Commissioner responsible for inspection and certification may with the guidance of the Plant Protection and Health Technical Committee, for purposes of protecting plant resources and the environment-

() the quantity of the plant or plant product to be exported; and

A person who intends to export any plant, plant product or regulated articles shall fulfill the following conditions-

Subject to regulation 15 of these Regulations, a person shall only be issued with phytosanitary certificate to export endangered plants or plant products if he or she is in possession of CITES permits issued by the Uganda wildlife Authority.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE I- Regulation 2

CURRENCY POINT

A currency point is equivalent to Twenty thousand Uganda shillings. -

SCHEDULE II

FORMS

FORMA Regulation 3

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016 APPLICATION FORM FOR IMPORT PERMIT OF PLANTS,

Senay PLANT PRODUCTS OR REGULATED ARTICLES

(Please read the instructions given below carefully) I/We hereby apply for a _ Plant Importation Permit to IMPOMt. 0... cece cece cee e eee etteeeeeeeee into Uganda from...........csceeeeeeeeeee

(Whether plant, plant product or regulated article)

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5 Namcand address of Exporter(s) .........sssscseseserecesecsceseseeeeeeeeeees

6 Name of vessel or particulars Of rOUte .........cccscseceeeeseeeeeeeeens

(Whether air freight, air parcel post, surface post, surface freight)

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OPP P rere ere errr eee eee rere ere ee eee e reer eer ess

(Name ofApplicant)

INSTRUCTIONS:

where the order has been placed before the receipt of the Plant Importation Permit in question.

FORM B

Regulation 4

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

Permit No. ...c10 seve cee cee cence

IMPORT PERMIT PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCT OR

REGULATED ARTICLES

Dates ssaseawssasvaarannaacrennes

The importer must furnish the supplier with a copy of this Import Permit before plants, plant products and regulated articles are dispatched.

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Subject to the following conditions:

produce and grown in eee e cere e cence cree aces se eee ee esssessesesssssesesessseseses

and the importing authority reserves the right to treat, destroy or refuse the importation.

shall be entirely free from soil, chaff and/or leaf mould.

an original copy of this Import Permit and Phytosanitary Certificate (International model or its equivalent) from country of origin.

Additional declaration:

Failure to furnish the required certificates may result in prohibition of entry of the plant/plant products/regulated articles.

The following materials must not be used: banana leaves maize, rice, sorghum, palm, wheat straw, soil or leaf mould. If any other plant residue is used as packaging material, the consignment must be accompanicd by a certificate stating: All pests have been killed before use of the material cither by heating to 180° F/83°C, for ten minutes or by chemical treatment. (N.B.: Details to be stated on Phytosanitary Certificate).

This permit is valid for six months from the date of issue, but may be cancelled at any time by the Commissioner Crop Protection or by an officer Authorized by the Commissioner to issue the permit on his or her behalf.

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Official Stamp

Title ofAuthorized Officer

Copies to:

The permission is hereby granted in addition to any permission or licence required under any other law.

Full name and address of supplier to be stated.

Delete whichever is not applicable

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FORM C

Regulation 9

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016 APPLICATION TO IMPORT LIVE INSECTS, MICRO CULTURES OR BIOLOGICAL CONTROLAGENTS

Name and the address ofthe applicant ...............scecccceeccscceseccsecceeccs

and or Biological Control agents to be imported

2 Quantity to be imported ..........c.cccceseseceecceeseececcaesscceceee ccees

3 Country Of Origin oo... eececcccsesseccccceeecccecuscecceccusecesceecess

4 Name and address of importer(s) if different from the applicant ......

5 Name and address of Exporter(s)..........cccssececcccccessesseeeeesces

¢ Name of vessel or particulars of route............0s0ssscececeeeeeeeceeeeees

(Whether air freight, air parcel post, surface post, surface freight) |

Documentation

a dossier detailing the nature of the live insects or the biological control agents

insects or biological control agents to be imported

for live insects or biological control agents

Date - (Signature of Applicant)

(Name of Applicant)

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Regulation 12 (6)

FORM C-1

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016 Destruction Certificate No.

Case Ref/ Clients Name

Point of Entry( Boarder point) Reference Number and date

/ Bill of lading No. AWB

Distinguishing marks

Number and description of packages

Declared name and address of consignee

Place of origin

Declared means of conveyance

Value of Goods at Importation

Authority for Destruction Name

Rank

Signature

This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described herein have been destroyed according to appropriate official procedures.

I hereby certify that I witnessed the destruction of the above goods.

Rank : Sign/Date / Official Stamp

zation

Rank :"---~____ Sign/Date /Officia] Stamp

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FORM D

Regulation 14

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

APPLICATION FOR PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

TO: Commissioner for crop protection and certification

I would be grateful to have a Phytosanitary certificate issued in respect of the consignment indicated below Name and address of the exporter: Name and address of the consignee: Number and description of packages: Distinguishing marks: Grown at: Means of Conveyance: Entry Point: Quantity of Material: Botanical Name: Inspection: Place: Treatment if any :

Additional Declaration required by the importing country, if any:

Signature:

For Official Use Inspected By Treatment

Chemical and dosage Charges

Additional information Signature

Date Status

FORM E Regulation 15 (2)

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016 PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

No.

TO: Plant Protection Organization(s) of.

I. Description of Consignment

This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described hercin have been inspected and/or tested according to appropriate official procedures and are considered to be free from the quarantine pests specified by the importing contracting party and to conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing contracting party, including those for regulated non-quarantine pests.

They are deemed to be practically free from other pests. *

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Hil. Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment -

Date Treatment Chemical (active ingredient)

Duration and temperature

Concentration

Additional information

Place of issue

(Stamp ofOrganization) Nameofauthorizedofficer

Date (Signature)

No financial liability with respect to this certificate shall attach to (name of Plant Protection

Organization) or to any of its officers or representatives. *

* Optional clause

FORM F Regulation 20 (6)

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016 RE-EXPORT PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

Phytosanitary Certificate No.

Plant Protection Organization of (contracting party of reexport)

TO: Plant Protection Organization(s) of (contracting party (ies) of import)

I. Description of Consignment (a) |Nameandaddressofexporter: (b) Declared name and address of consignee: (c) Import permit Number: (d) Number and description of packages: (c) Distinguishing marks: (f) Place of origin: (g) | Declared means of conveyance: (h) Declared point of entry:

This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described above were imported into (contracting party of re-export) from (contracting party of origin) covered by Phytosanitary certificate No. -____

*original o certified true copy o of which is attached to this certificate; that they are packed orepacked 0 in original o *new o containers, that based on

the original phytosanitary certificate o and additional inspection o, they are considered to conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing contracting party, and that during storage in (contracting party of re-export), the consignment has not been subjected to the risk of infestation or infection.

* Insert tick in appropriate o boxes

II. Additional Declaration

Ill. Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment

Date Treatment Chemical (active ingredient)

Duration and temperature Concentration Additional information

Place of issue

(Stamp ofOrganization) Name of authorized officer

Date (Signature)

No financial liability with respect to this certificate shall attach to (name of Plant Protection Organization) or to any of its officers or representatives. **

** Optional clause

FORM H

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

APPLICATION FOR FORMX (FOR PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS OR REGULATED ARTICLES OF UNKNOWN PLANT HEALTH STATUS)

(Please read the instructions given below carefully)

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3; Materials: to be exported sscssssssccsssssssassrsisssssvsazersemaseerenawe

(Whether plant, plant product or regulated article)

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the applicant) 6 The project to be supported .............ccsecssecseccesceeceeseeecsenecenes

if ANYess esseessexeeeeewmssewereeweseepess ereremereeces (Name of Applicant)

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For Official Use

Inspected By Treatment

Chemical and dosage if any Charges

Additional information Signature

Date Status

FORM X Regulation 14 (4)

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

RE-EXPORT PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

FORM X: AUTHORITY/LICENCE TO EXPORT PLANT/SOIL MATERIALS OF UNCERTAIN HEALTH STATUS

In accordance with Section .... Of the Plant Protection and Health Act, 2011 the National Plant Protection Organisation hereby authorises:

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{ON sessee yee gercemeees meme ey (country), with the agreement of the National

Plant Protection Organisation of the importing country, and for research

purposes in designated laboratories as specified in the Plant Health Regulations

Of the IMPOrtINg COUNTY sesccsniccsvssesesrecvesreerorrevaversererennenensanee

matcrial(s) specified above, possibly infected with pathogenic pests or pest arthropods.

This licence/authority is subject to all other provisions of the above law and the International Plant Protection Convention 1997 and to the following conditions:

This licence or a copy shall be surrendered to officials of the National Plant Protection Organisation of the importing country, who will decide on the entry status, mode of transport and handling of materials/ organisms.

Thelicencee, whilestillin Uganda, shall takeallthenecessary precautions to prevent dissemination Of the ..........cecceeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes (Material) from his or her package(s)/custody.

The licencee shall permit an authorised officer of the National Plant Protection Organisation, to inspect the conditions under which the materials/organisms are kept or packed.

In the évent Of 1088 Of thé sess ssevsseseasesesnssesesesavesmnewenserversiess (materials/organisms) while still in Uganda, the licencee shall immediately notify the National Plant Protection Organisation.

This licence may be varied or revoked by the Head of the National Plant Protection Organisation or his or her designated representative at any time. Subject to condition five above, this licence/authority expires at the end of one month from the date of issue.

See Appendix.

Official Stamp

Title ofAuthorized Officer

APPENDIXTOLICENCE/AUTHORITYNO.

National Plant Protection Organisation

A Materials to be exported

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D. Remarks

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Signature ofAuthorised Officer

Official Stamp

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FORM I

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF PACK HOUSES

the applicant..........ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet 2 Registration status of the pack house (incorporation) attach at COPVicseseuss) awaneassaasexanwxesweasepsasesesexsasestaenseeemeaseeesneewon

Promotion Board (attach @ COPy)..........:.ceseceeeeeceeeeceeeee ence

4 Physical location of the Pack Mouse «0.0.0... :cssesesstseteeteeeeseeeee

5 Rules governing pack house operations (attach Copy)............... cece ee cc vce cen ccs css cceassrecccessesseser ere res rer eseeseseereresesescorcasveosas dee cee cee eee ce ene secre eee eer eee eee esse ee eee eee eee eee cee ene cee ee eee es ang

phytosanitary controls (attach proof of qualification )

Equipment (provide status) (a) Inspection table......... cc. sscssssseswessesws seavaverasawnasavenennes (b) Inspection Kit. s..5....cccccscessesscsscesevcsscesestoesecssessscoseees (GC) NB csececscens ceseeneonereees owe enemenaenneecens enenernammneein' LA Ghti (d) Sorting platforms.............cccecceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeneenewens ones (€) ass Pallets: .cccss.ces sxewsnaws cmmemessaee veoecans serenawe enero (f) Cleaning materials........ arse gasermneres wenrasteemsuiteiryepiistentrieireinnens (g) Personal protective equipment (provide list).............eeeeeee

List of farmers supplying the pack house (provide list).............0000

(provide copy of the plan)

on the regulatory framework of Uganda and the destination market (provide copies)

Literature and Pest cards of quarantine pests for the destination markets (provide copies)

(Name ofApplicant)

Date

FORM J

THE PLANT PROTECTION AND HEALTH ACT, 2016

PACK HOUSE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE Certificate No..........++

A Pack house Certificate is hereby granted to-

esse AUreSS.....0ccecececceecscececececececenenenensseeeseenaer Se re For handling packing of plant, Plant product or regulated article at for the period as

The Certificate is subject to the following conditions and standards.

registration requirements at all times.

2: The registration is only valid for the premise inspected and registered

inspection of consignment

SUSNALUPE......eceerererererererecences Commissioner responsible for Crop Inspection and Certification

SCHEDULE III

FEES

Item | Matter Fees (Ug Shs)

1 Application for an Import permit 25,000

: : A consignment Inspection fees for an imported con-} 144 exceedin g 1 100,000 2 signment ton

For every ton in excess of 1 ton 20,000

3 Application fee for Phytosanitary certificate 50,000

4 Application for extension of an import permit 50,000

A consignment not exceeding | ton 80,000 5 Export Inspec- tion fe on tees For every ton in excess of | ton 20,000

Application for registration of premises 200,000

30,000 per hectare of Field inspection fees production area of field crop

Renewal of the registration of premises 100,000

Demurrage Fees in a quarantine station TS, OUR PARR HN per day eeu

HON. VINCENT SSEMPIJJA (MP) Minister ofAgriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries