Section 22: Export phytosanitary certification

22. Export phytosanitary certification (1) Any person exporting a plant, plant product or other regulated article from Mauritius shall apply for a phytosanitary certificate from the NPPO. (1A) An application for a phytosanitary certificate shall be made in such form and manner as may be prescribed and in accordance with relevant guidelines. (2) The NPPO shall, on an application by an exporter under subsection (1), cause an inspection of the consignment to be carried out. (3) The NPPO shall issue, in such manner as may be prescribed, a phytosanitary certificate where— (a) the consignment meets the requirements of the importing country; (b) the consignment satisfies every other requirement for export under this Act; and (c) the exporter has paid the prescribed fee. (4) The NPPO may refuse to issue, in such manner as may be prescribed, a phytosanitary certificate where any of the requirements specified in subsection (3) has not been met. (5) The making of an application, the issue of a phytosanitary certificate and payment of the prescribed fee shall be effected either electronically through the TradeNet or, in exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, in such other manner as the NPPO may determine. [S. 22 amended by s. 36 (e) of Act 27 of 2013 w.e.f. 1 July 2016.]