Category IV Commodities that have not been processed. Intended use of commodity is for consumption or processing. Category III Commodities that have not been processed. PRA may be required for quarantine pests that may not be eliminated by the process. Intended use may be for consumption or further processing. Category I Commodities that have been processed to the point where they do not remain capable of being infested with quarantine pests and therefore, should not be regulated Category II Commodities that have been processed to the point where the commodity remains capable of being infested with some quarantine pests. Provides guidance in categorizing commodities according to their pest risk which is important when establishing phytosanitary import requirements. 01 Series of 2014 Guidelines for Categorization of Commodities of Plant Origin. (Process Flow) CATEGORIZATION OF COMMODITIES In accordance with DA Quarantine Administrative Circular No. The result of the PRA will be the basis whether the importation of the commodity will be allowed or not. It is an international standard Plant Quarantine procedure conducted by the importing country in assessing the risk of entry of any plant/plant product capable of harboring insect pests, plant diseases, and other plant-associated organisms. Initial Evaluation Prior to PQC/SPSIC Application The following processes shall be conducted prior to prior to the issuance of a PQC/SPSIC: PEST RISK ANALYSIS (PRA) Before a commodity (plant/plant product) can be imported from a certain country it should first undergo Pest Risk Analysis (PRA)-ISPM 11. Biocontrol agents and genetically modified organism/materials. Certain species of animals such as insects, birds, monkeys, reptiles are capable of causing injury to agricultural crops are liable to become agricultural crop pests. Soil and plant materials for isolation of organism 9. Algae cultures, rhizobial cultures as legume inoculants. Pure cultures of fungi, bacteria, virus, nematodes and other phytopathogenic materials. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and other plant products, which have been declared as prohibited/restricted imports under Special Quarantine Orders by Virtue of their being known hosts of certain plant pests, or because they originate from restricted areas. Nursery stocks, including vegetative parts thereof used as propagating materials 3. Importations which require PQC/SPSIC and are subject to inspection. 1)(personal purposes) Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) (commercial purposes) with the NPQSD prior to importation. Any person/company intending to import plants/plant products shall file an application for Plant Quarantine Clearance (PQC) (BPI Q Form No.
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