The project's aim is to improve Zambia’s phytosanitary capacity and increase the confidence of its trading partners, especially SADC Member States, by complying with their phytosanitary requirements.

The SPS notifications concern alignment of Israel's phytosanitary import requirements with international standards, and an amendment of BSE-related import requirements.

Enhancing the capacity of the fruit and vegetable sector to comply with phytosanitary requirements for export to global markets

For that reason, they should be subject to the most stringent phytosanitary requirements to ensure freedom from the relevant pests.

There is a risk that the EU will ban exports of fruits and vegetables due to non-compliance of phytosanitary requirements.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries keeps a close watch during sorting and grading on the due application of the current quality and plant-health regulations.