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e Phyto Side Event CPM-8 2013 Rome, Italy. ePhyto: Basics and Implementation by NPPOs. IPPC ePhyto Steering Committee member Members: Dave Nowell, Nico Horn, Rebecca Lee, Peter Johnston. What is ePhyto? IPPC developments Implementation Future IPPC developments. Coverage.
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ePhyto Side Event CPM-8 2013 Rome, Italy ePhyto: Basics and Implementation by NPPOs IPPC ePhyto Steering Committee member Members: Dave Nowell, Nico Horn, Rebecca Lee, Peter Johnston
What is ePhyto? IPPC developments Implementation Future IPPC developments Coverage
1. Whatis ePhyto? It is the electronic transmission of phytosanitary certificate information (i.e. the electronic equivalent of a paper phytosanitary certificate). An ePhyto contains the same information and giving the same guarantee
Benefits of ePhyto • More security (government to government) • Less fraud possible • Less mistakes in certificates • Replacements easier and faster • Single data entry (compatible with single window) • Re-use of data by government (e.g. customs) • Re-use of data by trade
ePhyto, important elements to agree upon • Unique message format • Harmonisation of message contents (ISPM12) • Guarantee of secure transmission • Assurance of authenticity of the message
<SPSExchangedDocument> <Name>Phytosanitary Certificate</ Name> <ID>KEPHIS/677636/2010</ID> <IssuerSPSParty> <Name>Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)</Name> <TypeCode>National Plant Protection Organisation</TypeCode> </IssuerSPSParty> <RecipientSPSParty> <Name>Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation</Name> <TypeCode>Ministry</TypeCode> </RecipientSPSParty> <RecipientSPSParty> <Name>NetherlandsFood and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)</Name> <TypeCode>National Plant Protection Organization</TypeCode> </RecipientSPSParty> <Description>Cut flowers</Description> <CommonName>Rose</CommonName> <ScientificName>Rosa spp.</ScientificName> <NetWeightMeasure unitCode="NA">109,460</NetWeightMeasure> <ApplicableSPSClassification> <SystemName>Commodity Class of the product</SystemName> <ClassName>120: Other living plants: Cutflower and branches with foliage</ClassName> </ApplicableSPSClassification> <ApplicableSPSClassification> <SystemName>Intended end use of the product</SystemName> <ClassName>Consumption</ClassName>
2. IPPC developments in ePhyto • Appendix 1 of ISPM 12 on ePhyto • Appendix general, technical information on IPPC website • Member consultation 2012 • Comments received by steward and SC • SC will discuss in May 2013
2. IPPC developments in ePhyto • Appendix 1 refers to IPPC website http://ephyto.ippc.int/ • Format: UNCEFACT mapping • Contents: harmonized terms (+ codes) • Re-export certificate • Certified copy • Replacements • Secure transmission over internet (https:)
3. Implementation of ePhyto Steps to take • Gain a good understanding of what ePhyto is • Consider & develop national IT system • Identify experienced ePhyto partner NPPO(s) to work with. • Set up trial (xml mapping, security, exchange)
3. Implementation of ePhyto cont.Steps totake • Start pilot • Use experience • Extend ePhyto method of operating to other NPPO trading partners
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4. IPPC future developments • Feasibility study central hub (who and where central hub? Service level?) • Extended steering committee on ePhyto (all FAO regions active) • Updating of information on ePhyto website
4. IPPC futuredevelopments CONT. • Tool kit • Frequently asked questions (FAQs) • Regional workshops introducing ePhyto • Regional workshops on implementation