Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Phytosanitary Certificate Checklist
A checklist for getting a phytosanitary certificate, used by growers who export plants and plant products. Fill it in with a pen, share it with your team, and store it with related paperwork.
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What is on this checklist
- Destination country requirements reviewed
- Product and quantity described
- Inspection requested with agency
- Packaging and labeling prepared
- Application and fees submitted
- Treatment records ready
- Certificate checked for accuracy
- Copies filed with shipment records
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
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