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Export/Import Systems Approaches

Export/Import Systems Approaches. Latin America and the Caribbean Presented by: Carol Thomas Jamaica. Implementation Status. Implementation Status. Implementation Status. Observations/Problems/ Concerns.

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Export/Import Systems Approaches

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  1. Export/Import Systems Approaches Latin America and the Caribbean Presented by: Carol Thomas Jamaica IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  2. Implementation Status IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  3. Implementation Status IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  4. Implementation Status IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  5. Observations/Problems/Concerns • Cost effectiveness of treatment facility if level of export is relatively low • Sourcing the necessary funding for establishment of treatment facilities • Convincing the private sector of the urgency of the situation • The use of MB in light of the phasing out schedule under the Montreal Protocol IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  6. Observations/Problems/Concerns • Concern of the private sector over the increased costs associated with the treatment • Concerns regarding the ability of some countries to adequately monitor the process especially when it becomes effective in their own countries. • Need for technical assistance to develop capabilities and financial assistance to set up treatment plants. IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  7. Observations/Problems/Concerns • Establishing strategically located treatment facilities within the region may be one way of addressing the problem. • Private sector entities should be encouraged to set up treatment facilities • Possible patent restriction on the design for some heat treatment facilities. • The use of plastic pallets is emerging in the banana industry IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  8. Overview of Jamaica’s Status • Meetings with stakeholders began in early 2004 and are on-going • Several press releases (the latest in December 2004) • Existing MB fumigation facilities operated by the Plant Quarantine Unit will be used. IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  9. Overview of Jamaica’s Status • A private manufacturer of pallets has set up a heat treatment plant on his premises. • A compliance agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and this company for the operation the facility is in effect. • Heat treatment of pallets began in mid-2004. No fumigation of pallets has taken place to date. • Plant Quarantine inspectors regularly monitor the operation and keep copies of all records of treatment. IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  10. Overview of Jamaica’s Status • Solid wood packaging material used extensively in exports from Jamaica • Banana, papaya, citrus, bottled drinks, beer, rum, coffee (in wooden barrels) and several other canned, processed and manufactured goods and products. • Jamaica exports products all over the world. • Jamaica intends to implement the standard for imports during the 2005/2006 financial year IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  11. The Stamp JM - 001 MB IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  12. Inside Heat Treatment Chamber IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  13. Outer View of Heat Treatment Chamber IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  14. Loading Chamber IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  15. Storage Area for Pallets IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  16. FUMIGATION FACILITIES • PQ has two fumigation chambers in Kingston at the Export Complex. Capacity: 4000 cu ft each • Tarpaulin fumigation is done at the Export Complex in Montego Bay. IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  17. Fumigation Chamber IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  18. Gas Introduction Room IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  19. Gas Introduction IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  20. Tarpaulin Fumigation IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  21. Tarpaulin Fumigation- Monitoring IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  22. CONCLUSION • There are still a lot of uncertainties regarding implementation of ISPM#15. • Expectations are high that out of this workshop countries will have some more clarity on the subject. IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  23. Acknowledgements • Colleagues from the region who assisted with information for this presentation. • Organizers, countries, agencies and companies that through their funding and support made this workshop possible IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

  24. THANK YOU IPPC Workshop on Practical Application of ISPM#15

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