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Dr. Alhaz Uddin AhammedAdditional Director

(Monotoring & Implementation)Field Services Wing

Department of Agricultural ExtensionDhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh at a Galance

• The People’s Republic of Bangladesh

•Geographical Location:North Latitude‐ 20 34 to 26 38East Longitude‐ 88 1 to 9241

• Boundary :On three sides (East, North and West):‐ INDIA

South east:‐MyanmerSouth:‐ Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh at a Galance Area : 147570sqm Capital City : Dhaka Population : 162 Million Exports : $34.02 billion (FY 2016-17) Export Goods : Frozen food (fish & sea food), Jute & Jute goods, leather,

Agricultural crops & processed products etc. Main Export Partners: USA -13.9%, Germany-12.9%, UK-8.9%, France- 5%,

Spain-4.7% (2015) Imports : $43.49 billion (FY 2016-17) Import Goods : Cotton, Machinery & Equipments, Chemical, Iron & Steel,

Food stuffs etc. Main Import Partners: China‐22.4%, India‐14.1%, Singapore‐5.2% (2015)

Orginizational Structure for National Plant Protection Organization in BD

(Plant Quarantine Wing) Director

Additional Director

Deputy Director (Import)

Import, Export & Laboratory

Deputy Director (Export)

Additional Deputy Director (2)

Quarantine Entomologist (1)Quarantine pathologist (1)Plant quarantine inspector (1)

Additional Deputy Director (1)

Quarantine Entomologist (1)Quarantine pathologist (1)

Plant quarantine inspector (2)

Quarantine Rules, Policy &Laboratory

Department of Agricultural Extension


Plant quarantine centre (10)Category‐3



Quarantine pathologist (10)Plant quarantine inspector (10)Plant observer (10)

Additional Deputy Director (8)Quarantine pathologist (8)Plant quarantine inspector (8)Plant observer (8)

Deputy Director (12)Quarantine pathologist (12)Field Assistant (12)Sub‐assistant quarantine officer (26)Plant observer (12) Plant quarantine inspector (12)Plant observer (12)

Additional Deputy Director‐1Quarantine Entomologist ‐1Quarantine pathologist‐1

2. Quarantine Rules, Policy & Laboratory

1. Import, Export & Laboratory

Plant Quarantine Stations

Role of National Plant Protection Organization

Enforcement of Plant Quarantine Act. Incorporate new rules and policies on Plant Quarantine. Promote Plant Quarantine Activities at the check posts of the entry

points. Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificate for export of agricultural

products. Issuance of Release order of plant commodities. Recording interceptions of Pests and Diseases. Issuance of Import Permit for importing plants and plant materials. Implement International agreement, protocol, convention etc as a

signatory of Bangladesh. Maintain a linkage with other research institution as well as other

related organizations.

Plant Quarantine Law & Regulations Quarantine Service Started from 14th century. In 1799 USA introduced Quarantine Act. In 1825 UK promulgated Quarantine Act. In 1914 British Indian Governor General Promulgated the Destructive

insects and pest Act. In 1951 FAO started international plant protection convention (IPPC). In 1966 Pakistan endorsed destructive insects and pests rules. In 1974 Bangladesh became the member of IPPC. In 1989 Bangladesh amended the destructive insects and pests

rules' 1966 and the rules is still on. Plant quarantine Act-2011' has been passed in 2011. New Rules yet to be formulated.

Trend of Agri-Food-Product Exports in Your Country

Main Import (plant &

plant products)

Main Export (plant & plant

products)

Rice, wheat, Maize Raw cotton Fresh Fruits Pulses Oil seeds Spices Timbers Vegetables

Jute and jute products Tea Tobacco Vegetables, fruits and Potato Frozen Vegetables, fruits Food stuff and food items Handy crafts, bamboo basket Aromatic and fine rice Spices


POTENTIAL EXPORT AREA:Item Country

Vegetable (High value crops)

EU, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, USA,

Canada

Fruits EU, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, USA, Canada

PotatoRussia, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,

SAARC countries etc.

Betel LeafEU, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,

SAARC countries etc.

Processed FoodEU, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, USA, Canada,

Australia, Africa, South America, SAARC countries etc.

Frozen Vegetable and

Fruits

EU, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, USA, Canada,

Australia, Africa, South America, SAARC countries etc.

Export Scenario of Agricultural Products from Bangladesh

Sl.

NoProducts 2012-13 (m ton) 2013-14 (m ton) 2014-15 (m ton) 2015-16 (m ton) 2016-17 (m ton)

1 Fiber 709937.36 495674.11 505714.45 677761.08 543052.93

2 Fruits 1408.15 1540.93 9522.13 5797.53 3604.33

3 Vegetables & potato 43249.73 120561.87 131369.73 65699.61 79653.36

4 Spices 4740.09 5423.57 12580.24 12246.22 4626.18

5 Tobacco 26287.93 33169.54 16575.16 29250.51 20908.46

6 Dry foods 12490.86 23297.30 57419.66 91108.35 108423.68

7 Cereal foods 1332.55 0.033 0.031 217.50 223.71

8 Oils seeds 3285.53 3845.17 1257.73 1846.25 30713.30

9 Medicinal plants 639.96 392.71 895.67 901.21 839.12

10 Wood/Canes/Bamboo 686.40 380.98 227.37 1019.82 187.49

11 Others 213660.00 123069.62 78645.33 99502.12 92190.32

Source: Quarantine wing, DAE, MOA

Trend of Agri-Food-Product Exports in Your CountryItems Main Export ((Plant and Plant Products in 000'MT)

Fiscal Year

2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15Jute and jute

products585 783 710 505 517

Vegetables 11.4 12 16.6 18.4 37.8

Potato 39.6 20.6 28.4 103 94.6

Betel leaf 2.5 3.7 4.4 6.3 13.6

Tobacco 20.5 17.4 26.2 33.3 18

Fruits 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.6 9.5

Frozen Items 2.0 1.7 1.6 3.3 3.5

Food Items 16.7 18.5 12.5 23.3 57.4

Handicrafts 1.8 2.0 1.2 2.2 3.3

Rice 0.2 0.5 3.8 4.7 31.7

Processed Spices 2.8 4.6 4.8 5.5 15.6

Other's 97.8 131 260 164 115

Total 782 996 6 1071 870 6 917


Export data of DAE and EPB:

Potato Export:

Fiscal Year DAE (000' MT) EPB (000' MT)

2010-11 13.73 48.422011-12 14.13 56.522012-13 19.03 80.662013-14 18.89 92.72014-15 62.23 68.45

Fiscal Year Amount of Export (MT) Export (-)/+compare to previous year in percent

2010-11 33,418.000 -

2011-12 20,596.000 (-) 38

2012-13 27,578.030 (+)34

2013-14 1,02,983.790 (+) 273

2014-15 94,613.980 (-) 8

Market Access Facilities for Bangladeshi Exporters

Bangladesh as a Least Developed Country (LDC) is enjoying duty free market accessor reduced tariff rate facilities to export to various developed and developingcountries in the world. This facility is enhanced and privileged by the membership ofWorld Trade Organization (WTO).

WTO members always recognize the necessity of providing Duty Free Quota Free(DFQF) market access to LDCs. It was decided in the 6th WTO MinisterialConference held in Hong Kong in 2005.

Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Bangladesh is getting GSP facilities from 38 countries; European Union – 28 countries. Others - Australia, Belarus, Canada, Liechtenstein, Japan, New Zealand,

Norway, Russian Federation, Switzerland and Turkey – 10 countries. EU GSP – Generalized System of Preference to developing countries and

LDCs which was adopted in 1968 and became effective in 1971. EU GSPoffers either lower tariffs or completely duty-free access for imports from 90developing countries and territories into the EU market.


GSP Scheme of Japan and Bangladesh: Japan originally established its Generalized System of Preferences scheme (GSP) on August 1,

1971. Japan’s GSP scheme includes a general preferential regime and a special preferential regime. Japan grants preferential tariff treatment under its GSP scheme to 137 developing countries

and 14 territories. LDCs are granted duty free and quota free market access in 5415 products of which 1383 are

agricultural products and 4034 are industrial products.GSP Scheme of Australia: Duty-free and quota-free entry from the 49 LDCs and East Timor (treated as an LDC) with

effect from 1 July 2003. The preferential scheme GSP-50 for LDCs offers duty free treatment to all LDCs in case of all

tariff lines.GSP Scheme of New Zealand: Duty free quota-free (DFQF) access for all least developed countries on 1 July 2001. The preferential scheme GSP-50 for LDCs offers duty free treatment to all LDCs in case of all

tariff lines.


South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA): Singed: 06 January 2004 at 12 SAARC Summit Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,

Pakistan & Sri Lanka SAFTA Sensitive Lists: The Agreement provides scope for maintaining of

sensitive lists, which are not subject to tariff reduction program. Bangladesh, India and Nepal maintain different sensitive lists for LDCs and Non‐LDCs.

SAARC Cumulation LDCs‐ 40% Value addition(VA) plus Change of Tariff Heading (CTH) criteria Non LDCs‐ 60% Value addition (VA) plus Change of Tariff Heading (CTH)

criteria Requirement of 20% VA in the exporting countryFor Sri Lanka 35% Value addition(VA) plus Change of Tariff Heading (CTH) criteria and 55% regional Value addition (VA) plus Change of Tariff Heading (CTH) criteria

in SAARC Cumulation


Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA):Bangkok Agreement, signed in 1975, was the oldest PTA among developing countries.

Revision of the Agreement was made in 2005, and was renamed as the Asia PacificTrade Agreement (APTA).

Korea DFQF Facilities:Korea provided Preferential Tariff to 48 least-developed countries to 95% of tariff lines

in 2012. LDCs like Bangladesh enjoy DFQF access in South Korea market at 4,802 products which amounts 95 per cent of total HS codes.

China DFQF Facility: China's Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme is a unilateral non-reciprocal tariff

preference scheme for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the agreement ofAPTA, China-ASEAN FTA and diplomatic relations with Africa. The scheme cameinto effect on 1 July 2010, and was renewed on 1 January 2011 with no date ofexpiration.

The program covers products of 4,788 tariff lines (8-digit level), accounting for 60per cent of all tariff lines of China.


Chile DFQF Facility:Chile's duty-free and quota-free (DFQF) scheme named "Eliminating Import Tariffs on

Goods from the Least Developed Countries" entered into force on 28 February 2014with no expiry date. Bangladesh started to get benefit in 1 January 2015.

Duty Free Tariff Preference of India:India became the first developing country to extend this facility to all Least Developed

Countries (LDCs). India’s Duty Free Tariff Preference (DFTPI-LDC) Scheme forLDCs came into effect in August 2008 with tariff reductions spread over five yearson 4,430 items (at 6-digit HS code level), which constitutes 85% of total tariff lines.

Export Supply Chain Management Absence of direct linkage . Procure through middle men/farmers . Transportation in bus top or loaded truck . Lack of Supervised production, poor PHH and almost absence of

cool chain management . Graded and packed in the sheds of exporter . Traditional exporters packed in bamboo baskets and second hand

paper cartons . No traceability system in place .

Success Stories on Agri-Food-Product Exports

Success Stories of PRAN: PRAN is Bangladesh’s largest grower and processor of fruits and vegetables. It

stands for ‘Program for Rural Advancement Nationally (PRAN)’. PRAN’ has started its operation in 1981 as a processors fruit and vegetable in

Bangladesh. Over the years, the company has not only grown in stature but alsocontributed significantly to the overall socio-economic development of the country

“PRAN” is currently one of the most admired food & beverages brands among themillions of people of Bangladesh and other 134 countries of the world where PRANProducts are regularly being exported.

PRAN is currently producing more than 400 food products under 10 differentcategories i.e. Juices, Drinks, Mineral Water, Bakery, Carbonated beverages, Snacks,Culinary, Confectionery, Biscuits & Dairy.


Export History of PRAN: the largest exporter of processed food from Bangladesh, had a vision of creating a

huge demand globally of those agro based products produced by native farmers. Thekey was to process the agro products and increase shelf-life thereby. Startingsuccessful journey to export market since 1996, PRAN currently exports to over 134countries.

In many countries, especially USA (NY), Australia, UAE, Saudi-Arabia, Qatar,India, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore, Somalia they have got their own sales anddistribution network equipped with full fledged office. With office, warehouse,distribution vehicles, sales force, & other sophisticated supports, it is extremelyaggressive to be the market leader in each and every category they operate.

Export Inception: 1991 First Export Country : France Total Export Countries : 134 Total Customer Reach: 1500 million (approx)


Achievement of PRAN:For excellence in export market including product development, market

development etc; PRAN has been awarded numerous trophies in home and

abroad. In recognition of contribution towards earning foreign currency,

PRAN achieved “Best National Export Award” for 8 consecutive fiscal years

(FY 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2007-08,

2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11). In recent times, PRAN is awarded “UDC

BUSINESS AWARDS 2011” as the best food & beverage products

manufacturer in Malaysia.

Policy and Programmatic Responses for Agri-Food-Product Exports…..Cont’d

Control of Export of Products :The Export of products under this policy will be controlled in the following ways, such

as; Export Prohibited Products: Unless otherwise stated, products prohibited under this policy cannot be exported. the

list of export prohibited products in given at Annex‐1; Conditional Export: Products which are exportable subject to fulfilling certain conditions can be exported

after fulfilling those conditions. The list of such products is given at Annex‐2. Exportable Products: Unless otherwise stated, all other products except for the products under prohibition

as listed in Annex‐1 and the products under conditional export as listed in Annex‐2shall be freely exportable.

Rules & regulations as stated in this policy shall not be applicable to the followingcases: Store, equipment or spare parts of ships, vehicles or aircrafts bound forabroad, and products declared as part of their kitchen, or the baggage accompaniedby the sailors or the crew and passengers of those ships, vehicles or aircrafts;

Policy and Programmatic Responses for Agri-Food-Product Exports….Cont’d

Export of samples subject fulfillment of the following conditions* All products that are not included in the prohibition list; * A maximum of US$10,000 worth products per exporter annually (except medicine) based on the FOB (free on boar) price;

* Products sent free of cost as samples, provided that, in case of medicine: * Any registered exporters who are member of the registered associations can send a maximum of US$ 70,000 worth products as sample, without export L/C (Letter of Credit); * Medicine worth 10% of the total value of each L/C or a maximum of US$ 15,000 whichever is less;

* Examining on a case‐to‐case basis, Bangladesh Bank, if necessary, can increase these limits.

* Subject to the approval of Bangladesh Bank, for 100% export‐oriented garment industry, a maximum of US$ 15,000 worth samples of readymade garment per year;

Policy and Programmatic Responses for Agri-Food-Product Exports…Cont’d

Pre-shipment Obligations:Unless otherwise stated, pre-shipment certificate is not obligatory for export of any

product Quality Control Certificate: Quality control Certificate issued by the competent authority (Bangladesh Standards

and Testing Institution/Department of Fisheries/Department of AgriculturalExtension/Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) shall have to besubmitted to the Customs Authorities in case of export of products for which qualitycontrol certificate is obligatory.


Agriculture Sector: Contract Farming will be encouraged for the production of exportable

products, such as vegetables, potato, betel leaf, fruits including mango, plantand plant products;

Production of modern and scientific packaging materials necessary for exportof vegetables, flower & foliage and fruits will be encouraged, and steps willbe taken to provide loan at low interest rate to establish cold storage forpreserving exportable plant products;

Necessary steps will be taken to meet requirements (Phyto-sanitaryrequirement) of the importing countries for the export of potato, betel leaf,mango and other fruits and vegetables;

Training programme for the producers and exporters of vegetables, flower &foliage and fruits will continue;

In the case of export of agro-based products, initiative will be taken to exportproducts free from all kinds of contaminations. Department of AgriculturalExtension will play the leading role in this regard;


Department of Agricultural Extension will take necessary measure to makeSalmonella free betel leaf available for export;

Initiative will be taken to establish Central ‘Warehouse & Packing’ Centre atShyampur, Dhaka by following cool chain system;

Appropriate steps will be taken so that no plant and plant products areexported without fulfilling the import requirements of the importingcountries and exporters and cultivators will accordingly be informed throughtrainings;

Initiatives will be taken to build Pest Free Area (PFA) and Area of Low PestPrevalence (ALPP) for producing exportable products, such as potato, fruitsand vegetables;

Initiative will be taken to establish production area based packing house; and Initiative will be taken to make phyto-sanitary activities efficient and

stronger, and E-phyto-sanitary certificate will be introduced and widened.

Current Rules, Procedures and RequirementsIncluding Sanitary and Phyto‐sanitary (SPS) forExporting Agri‐Food‐Products to SelectedInternational Markets.Plant Quarantine Act, 2011An Act to make provisions, in the context of international traffic in plants and

plant products, for preventing the introduction of insects or pests into, andspread thereof within, Bangladesh and for the matters relating tophytosanitary and other measures incidental and ancillary thereto

National Plant Quarantine Authority(1) For the purposes of this Act, the Government shall establish an authority to be called the National Plant Quarantine Authority.

(2)The Director, Plant Protection Wing, Department of Agricultural Extension, shall be deemed to be the National Plant Quarantine Authority and shall exercise all the powers of the Authority under this Act until an independent National Plant Quarantine Authority is established under sub-section (1).

(3) All the officers and employees of the Plant Protection Wing, Department of Agricultural Extension shall act as the officers and employees of the Authority until a separate organization established under sub-section (1).

Current Initiatives for Enhancing Export Facilities

Production through contract farming with maintaining GAP and traceability.

Reduction of Fraudulent certificate by printing new PC from Security Printing Press, Bangladesh in addition with some safety alternatives.

Enhancement of inspection facilities. Capacity building through different types of training. Inter ministerial meeting with different organization for co-ordination. Procurement and accurate application of Laboratory Equipment.

Current Initiatives for Enhancing Export Facilities….Cont’d

Pest Listing and PRA. Construction of Central pack house. Exporters and farmers registration. Preparing new Plant Quarantine Rules. Prepared Food Safety Act'2013. Modernization of PQ stations. Reduction of issuing fraudulent certificate through automation. Enter in a process of establishing e-Phyto system for more

transparency.

Export Certification for Plant HealthBefore applying for phytosanitary certificates exporters submit the

following documents: Application from exporter on prescribed form available from Plant

Quarantine Wing. Trade License. Export (ERC) Registration Certificate. Packing list. Invoice. VAT Registration Certificate. TIN Certificate. Treasury Chalan. L/C or Sales contract of TT. Other documents as necessary.

Coordination with International Organization Bangladesh got membership of International Plant Protection

Convention (IPPC) in 1974, but practically started work from 1978.

Jointly working with Asia Pacific Plant Protection Cooperation(APPPC) and United States Department of agriculture (USDA)

Working with WTO specially for SPS and TBT issues.

Coordination with European Union EU is supporting to create a clear structure and division of responsibilities in the

plant health service in Bangladesh. Carried out two mission on 2-10th June 2010 and 30th January-7th February2013 as

part of the food and veterinary officer's (FVO) planned audit program. Recommendation from last mission Staff performing export inspections should be technically qualified. Availability of Laboratory Technical Capacity. Adequate facilities and equipment to enable appropriate inspections. Action for internal interceptions. Declared 6crops as Critical Commodity (Amaranthus sp, Citrus sp, Corchorus sp,

Ocimum sp, Momordica sp, Trichosanthes sp). And we have imposed self ban of three of these.

Regulation (EC) 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs. Regulation (EC) no 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for food stuff

Power and Function of National Plant Quarantine Authority

The powers and functions of the Authority shall be as follows:-a. To regulate the import of plants or plant products, beneficial organisms and packing

materials for preventing the introduction of quarantine pests into Bangladesh fromother countries;

b. To regulate the export of plants or plant products, pests, beneficial organisms andpacking material according to the phytosanitary requirements of the importingcountry in consistence with international Agreements;

c. To inspect and supervise the consignments of plants or plant products, beneficialorganisms and packing materials which are in international traffic and mayincidentally be used as carriers of pests;

d. To inspect growing plants, areas under cultivation, and plants or plant productsremaining in storage or in transit and to take regulatory measures in order toprevent the outbreak and spread of pests;

e. To make arrangement for issuing phytosanitary certificates in accordance with thephytosanitary requirements of the importing countries;

f. To conduct treatment formalities for disinfestations or disinfection of pests of theconsignments of plants or plant products and their containers, packing materials,conservation stores or conveyances;

Power and Function National Plant Quarantine Authority…..Con’d

g. To regulate the introduction of beneficial organisms;h. To declare any infected area as a “controlled area”;i. To conduct activities regarding post-entry quarantine of plants or plant products and

to implement the phytosanitary measures;j. To conduct pest risk analysis and pest risk management; k. To undertake regular review and revision of lists of plants or plant products, pests and

beneficial organisms, the importation of which is prohibited and restricted intoBangladesh, with a view to updating and harmonizing phytosanitary measures;

l.To exchange technical information, opinion and report with recognized international,regional or other national plant protection organizations and to keep abreast of thelatest advancements in the field of plant protection and quarantine;

m. To conduct activities regarding diagnostics, detection and identification of particular pests;

n. To conduct activities regarding promotion and control of integrated pest managementin Bangladesh;

o. To comply with the international agreements, protocols, conventions, etc. onphytosanitary measures, of which Bangladesh is a party or a signatory country, andto conduct implementation activities thereof, and to follow, conduct and coordinatethe activities regarding conservation of plant bio-diversity;


p. To undertake risk analysis of the trans boundary movements of genetically modifiedorganisms (GMOs), living modified organisms (LMOs) and alien invasive speciesand their introduction and to control them;

q. To undertake surveys and surveillance on plant quarantine pests present inBangladesh and to conduct plant quarantine research;

r. To preserve pest related information about plants or plant products withinBangladesh, information about preventive and controlling measures of theirinfestation and infection and information of the matters relating thereto;

s. To take the following measures if there is reasonable grounds to believe that anoffence has been, is being or is about to be committed under this Act or anyconditions of import permit or phytosanitary certificate is being breached, such as:-(i) To collect extract from the register and record kept under the custody of theconcerned person, and to seize and keep 6 the registers under its custody for a certainperiod if required to prove the offence;(ii) To search the body of a person, or to search, examine and seize any materialscarried by the person or conveyance at the time of entry and exit of Bangladesh;(iii) To prohibit the distribution, sale or use of any plants or plant products for acertain period;

t. To maintain and develop plant quarantine laboratories; and u. To do any other act as may be assigned to it by the Government.


Pre-export examination: (1) In case of export of plants or plant products, each and every consignment shall have

to be examined by the plant quarantine officer.(2) Each consignment of plants or plant products submitted for export shall be

examined by a plant quarantine officer in such manner as may be prescribed by rulesin accordance with the phytosanitary requirements of the importing country.

(3) If the consignment submitted deems to be fit for issuance of a phytosanitarycertificate, the plant quarantine officer shall issue a phytosanitary certificate in suchmanner as may be prescribed by rules.

Prohibition against export(1) No exporter shall export any plant or plant product without a phytosanitary

certificate issued by the Authority.(2) The Authority may, with prior approval of the Government, from time to time,

prescribe the procedure for exportation of plants or plant products.(3) The Authority may, with prior approval of the Government, by notification in the

official gazette, from to time, exempt certain plants or plant products from theconditions for export.

Power to Make the Rules of Plant Quarantine

(1)The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), such rules may also provide for the following matters, namely:-(a) Procedures for detection of pests which are likely to be introduced into Bangladesh

being transmitted with plants or plant products or packing materials;(b) Determination of entry or exit points of importation and exportation and the matters

relating to establishment of plant quarantine stations;(c) Obligations to be complied with by the plant quarantine officers in exercising their

powers;(d) Matters relating to inspection, supervision, treatment, destruction and removal;(e) Procedures for submission of applications for obtaining import permits or certificates,

disposal thereof and for preferring appeal and disposal of appeal;(f) Matters relating to phytosanitary certificates;(g) Matters relating to declaration of controlled areas and payment of compensation;(h) Matters relating to training, establishment of laboratories and security systems;(i) Procedure of collection of fees and charges; and(j) Any such other matters as may be required under this Act.

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges IncludingTBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity DevelopmentNeeds in Relation to Agri-Food-Products ExportConstrains in relation to agri food product export (potential threats

to export) : Not complying with the Phytosanitary requirement of importing country. Frequent interception of certain commodities. Fraudulent activities. Lack of competencies in phytosanitary certification system. Lessening market access in Middle East due to poor packaging and product

quality. Poor export control system. Exporters are reluctant to comply with Phytosanitary requirement of

importing country. Uneven quarantine facilities between the border of India and Bangladesh

(interms of Quarantine stations and Laboratories) the export of Bangladesh are seriously hamperered.

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges Including TBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity Development Needs in Relation to Agri-Food-Products Export…….Cont’dChallenges/Gaps in Knowledge: Lack of awareness about plant quarantine system among different stake

holders (at policy level, high officials, business men and mass people level). NPPO should have the necessary authority by legislative or administrative

means to bear the responsibilities given by IPPC but NPPO of Bangladesh do not have the sufficient administrative authority, sufficient financial and human resources.

Poor aggressive response from trading partners. Capacity development or technical assistance not provided when needed. Inability of human resources and organization.

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges Including TBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity Development Needs in Relation to Agri-Food-Products Export…….Cont’dLimitations

Plant quarantine rules yet not formulated. According to IPCC regulation the Director has limited administrative and legal

authority as NPPO. Resistance from other relevant department. Capacity building needs to operate advanced laboratory equipment's. Absent of practical skill development program which is require to diagnosis and

detection pests of different imported and exported plants and plants products. Extremely a small number of training opportunities to develop efficient and

competent quarantine personnel. Lack of contemporary knowledge of different types of phytosanitary treatment. Shortage of manpower and budgetary allocation. Poor initiative for updating pest list and PRA. Lack of infrastructure and logistic facilities. The quarantine issues are not adduced properly.

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges Including TBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity Development Needs in Relation to Agri-Food-Products Export…….Cont’dMajor causes of Interception: Not complying with the Phytosanitary requirement of importing countries .

Presence of harmful organization Absence of product integrity. Modification of PC and/or absence of PC . Action plan Taken to Reduce Interception : Production through contract Farming . Reduction of Fraudulent certificate . Printing PC from Security Printing Press . Enhancement of inspection facilities . Procurement of Laboratory Equipment . Pest linking and PRA . Construction of Central packaging house .

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges Including TBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity Development Needs in Relation to Agri-Food-Products Export…….Cont’dAction Plan taken to reduce interception: Production through contract Farming. Reduction of Fraudulent certificate. Printing PC from Security Printing Press. Enhancement of inspection facilities. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment. Pest linking and PRA. Construction of Central packaging house.How to overcome interception: Exporters Registration. Pest free production through contract farming for maintaining traceability. Crop zoning. Regular field inspection and monitoring. Inspection and supervision of entire production process. Production through GAP and maintaining GHP. Providing hands on training of producers inspectors, handlers and relevant persons. Exporters must comply with phytosanitary requirements of importing country.

Key Issues, Constraints & Challenges Including TBT, Gaps in Knowledge & Capacity Development Needs in Relation to Agri-Food-Products Export…….Cont’dCapacity Development: Needs Capacity development of Phyto sanitary related personnel. Access to laboratory facility and treatment . Conduct regular Pest Risk Analysis (PRA). Improvement of package quality. Establishment of modern packaging facilities. Cool chain management. Co-ordination among relevant stake holders. Establishment of pest Free Area (PFA)/Area of low pest prevalence

(ALPP).

Conclusion Bangladesh has started reaping some benefits from the EBA in the

agricultural sector Agricultural exports concentrate heavily on a few primary products The reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European

Union will improve some market access for Bangladesh, in particularfor its rice production.

The latest traceability rules proposals of the EU could cause major damage to LDCs including Bangladesh.

a. As a contracting party to the IPPC and WTO we must comply with thephytosanitary principles, the global rules and standards for tradeotherwise we will be out of the global market.

b. To comply with the international rules and regulations the BangladeshGovt. has taken to strengthen plant quarantine services for safeimportation and expedite exportation of plants and plants products.

c. To facilitate safe global trade in agriculture by assisting the producersand exporters by providing a technically competent and reliablephytosanitary certificate system to meet the requirements of tradingpartners. Better quarantine, more export and safe importation.

RecommendationBangladesh needs to develop its export strategies to increase the value added of

its products. A strategy based solely on cheap export to the Global Market isnot sufficient to guarantee success. …..

To establish plant Quarantine Authority. To establish separate quarantine department. To prepare skill, experienced and specialized man power and appointment. Construction and development of different Quarantine Centre. To establish post entry Quarantine Centre. To develop pest free area. Pest Risk Analysis (PRA). To develop Co-ordination among different of department in port. Implementation of Quarantine Rules and Regulations. To prepare pest museum. Inspection of consignment. E Phyto implementation. Establishment of modern laboratories (Lab accreditation). Crop zoning Transport and essential office equipments. Seed Certification Agency (SCA) should be included with export.

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