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MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUM, STELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40. ATTENDANCE NAME COMPANY CONTACT NO E-MAIL Lizel Mostert HORTGRO/ Stellenbosch University 021 808 3397 lmost@sun.ac.za Suzette Poole HORTGRO Science 021 882 84 70 suzette@hortgro.co.za HORTGRO Science / Stellenbosch University 021 8082694 sjohnson@sunac.za HORTGRO/SATI 083 7084 947 lindi@fruitgro.co.za Benard Henning PPECB 0824650772 bernardh@ppecb.com Francois Moller DAFF-DIS 082 777 9768 FrancoisM@nda.agric.za Ernest Phoku DAFF-DIS 012 309 8701 ErnestP@daff.gov.za Harold Majeng Triple D Farm 054 4311568 Harold@dddfarms.net Lorna Basson Pitto 082 4294772 Marketing@pitto.co.za DAFF-DPH 012 3196208 VictorM@daff.gov.za Petro Conradie Dutoit Vrugte 023 312 1071 petro@dutoit.com Shawn Coetzee PPECB 021 9301134 shawnc@ppecb.com Shelley Johnson Lindi Benić VictorM P a g e 1 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Salamina Maelane DAFF-DIS 012 3098703 SalaminaM@nda.agric.za Joey Coetzee DAFF-DIS 083 5140376 JoeyC@daff.gov.za DAFF-Beijing +86(10) 8532 0000 WilliamsW@dirco.gov.za Daniel Benjamin DAFF-DIS 021 809 1745 DaneelBe@@daff.gov.za Rejoice Muavhi DAFF-DPH 012 319 6538 RejoiceM@daff.gov.za Gcobani Tsako DAFF-DIS 073 332 5041 GcobaniT@daff.gov.za Bongumusa Thobela DAFF-DPH 012 319 6151 BongumusaT@daff.gov.za Pieter van Schalkwyk LeRoux Fruit Exporters 082 8025371 pieter@lerouxgroup.co.za Dawie van Wyk The Grape Company 082 0821456 dvw@tdegrapeco.co.za Herschell Wilton Colors Fruit 021 807500 hwilton@colrsfruit.com Jacoline Kritzinger Colors Fruit 021 8075000 jacoline@colorsfruit.com SAPEX 082 3561976 tinake@spex.co.za Capespan SA 078 4574724 Jacomien_mouton@capespan.c o.za DAFF-DPH 0723488431 JanhendrikV@daff.gov.za Core fruit 082 9233784 louise@corefruit.com The fresh connection 0836070536 Hein@thefreshconnection.co.za m Washiela Williams Tinake van zyk Jacomien Mouton Jan Hendrik Venter Louise Human Hein Portwig P a g e 2 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Stephan Viljoen Fruitways 082 415 6624 stephan.viljoen@fruitways.co.za Lizelle Hickson Fruitways 078 0434822 Lizelle.hickson@fruitways.co.za Jaco Morlich Fruitways 082 940 2093 Jaco.morlich@fruitways.co.za Fruitwyas/ Molteno Brothers 082 9235753 abh@moltenobros.co.za Fresh world 021 808 7100 bweinberg@freshworld.co.za P Conradie DuToit 0233121071 petro@dutoit.com A du Preez SAFPRO 0828512571 AJDUPZ@TELKOMSA.NET W Crous Saft Killarney 0836473280 willie@saft.co.za M Hesse Cold Harvest 0836441991 Mario@coldharvest.co.za F Fredericks Coldharvest 0836420179 frikkie@coldharvest.co.za K.L Pringle HORTGRO/ UNiv Stellenbosch 0218084776 klp@sun.ac.za J Strydom P S Logistics 0832981000 pslog@mweb.co.za S van Zyl Safe Farm Exports 0812707420 salomevzyl@gmail.com A Mouton Paltrack 0823775444 Andries@paltrack.co.za DAFF- DFSQA 0123196051 MadibaW@daff.gov.za DAFF- DIS 0218091625 NolanA@daff.gov.za Barnie Hiurman Bernice Weinberg William Madiba Nolan Africander P a g e 3 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Melanie Arendse DAFF-DIS 0218091605 MelanieAr@daff.gov.za Zorina Dawood DAFF- DIS 0218091606 ZorinaD@daff.gov.za LCL 0823046039 greg@lclog.com Freshworld 0827887909 bweinberg@freshworld.co.za LCL Logistics 0722162634 jenny@lclog.com PPECB 0824910809 vijanc@ppecb.com Innocent Mhlanga DAFF-DCOMMS 0123197827 InnocentM@daff.gov.za Thapsana Molepo DAFF- EU +32489901787 E Bruwer Private 0826195217 A Botha Private 0844306836 antonesalome@gmail.com Busisiwe Shomang DAFF- DIS 0123098755 BusisiweS@daff.gov.za Lillian Mabena DAFF- DIS 0123196113 LillianeM@daff.gov.za Emily Munganga DAFF- DPH 012 3196138 Emilymu@daff.gov.za Simphiwe Mnguni DAFF- DPH 012 3196269 SimphiweMn@daff.gov.za Danelene Ruiters Capespan South Africa 0836417230 Danelene_ruiters@capespan.co. za DAFF-DFIES 0839625807 MphoS@daff.gov.za Microchem Lab Services 0732063939 melissavanriel@microchem.co.z Greg Rohrs Bernice Weinberg Jenny Strydom Vijan Chetty Mpho Sekgala Melissa van Riel thapsanam@southafrica.be P a g e 4 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 a Jan Pienar Grape Alliance Marketing 0795078030 jan@grapealliance.co.za Anelda Smit Fruit Sense Logistics 0823733555 anelda@fruitsense.co.za Preggy Pillay DAFF- DIS 0836429735 PreggyP@nda.agric.za Ganeth Stewart The Fresh Connection 0822270749 tfcsa@thefreshconnection.co.za Deon Hannekom Cold harvest Paarl 0836327542 deonh@coldharvest.co.za Rufus Oerson United Exports 0764131717 rufus@unitedexports.com.au Tinake van Zyl Sapex 0823561976 tinake@sapex.co.za Fruitworks 0218728327 fj@fruitworks.co.za Fruitworks 0218728327 almeek@fruitworks.co.za Stefan Marais Fruitworks 0218728327 stefaan@fruitworks.co.za Sylvana Fish Aspen International 0836110340 sylvan@aspen.co.za Kuehne Nagel 0827017839 Ashraf.malick@reuhnenagel.com Link SSM 0825559237 sams@link-scm.co.za Goreefres Logistics 0825067816 Jeane.de jager@goreefers.co.za Nampak 0828824533 Adriaan.dubuisson@za.nampak. com FJ Rupping Almie Kleyn Ashred Malik Sam Stsens Jeane de Jager Adriaan du Buisson P a g e 5 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Manie Casterns Fruits Unllimited 0826554451 manie@fruits.co.za Ilze van der Merwe Neethling Broers 0824595977 ilse@cornergate.com Univeg SA 0716059370 FREDD@univeg.co.za Willem Besbier SATI 0832690580 Willem@satgi.co.za Charl Stander Franschoek Marketing 0823082147 charl@freshnessfirst.co.za United Exports 0824137105 Sanmarie@unitedexports.com.au Franschoek Marketing 0218763140 ilze@freshnessfirst.co.za Karen van Rensburg Capespan 0829029443 Karin_van_rensburg@capespan. co.za Jacomien Mouton Capespan 0784574724 Jacomiem_mouton@capespan.c o.za Janine Koegelenberg Core Fruit 0837245618 Janine@corefruit.com Fred du Pont San Marie Mathee Ilze Botha Tiaan Hugo Southern Fruit Growers tiaan@southernfruit.co.za Abie Loubser AS Viljoen 0825761545 logistics@asvfarms.co.za Bernard van Der Veen Unichoice 0784568208 bernad@unichoice.co.za Francois Myburgh Unichoice 0825874290 francois@unichoice.co.za SAPO Trust 0824871341 rudi@saplant.co.za SAPPO Trust 0218876823 frederik@saplant.co.za Rudi Vos Frederik Noigt P a g e 6 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Lonwabo Magadule DAFF -DIS 0213090218 LonwaboM@daff.gov.za C van der Westhuizen Sinogold 0836311430 carl@sinogold.co.za M Bewer Sinogold 0837116694 michelle@sinogold.co.za J Human The Grape Co 0795884763 jhuman@thegrapeco.co.za Dawie van Wyk The grape co 0820821456 dvw@thegrapeco.co.za Lilannie Beets IdeaFruits 0762509055 lilanie@ifruit.co.za Elona van der Merwe Idea Fruit 0767744804 elona@ifruit.co.za Vintage Group 0829551089 glenpack@vint.co.za Andre Nieuwenhuis Delecta Fruit 0820738015 andre@delecta.co.za Chrislelle Doman Delecta Fruit 0723580601 chrislelle@delecta.co.za Joahn Saayman Two a day 0218597500 saaymna@tad.co.za Ian Snetler Kromco 0218506700 ians@kromco.co.za Natasha Wentzel PPECB 0219301134 natashaw@ppecb.com Niel Nel Anytime Investments 0218725962 Niel@biocape.co.za Mache Stander Anytime Investments 0218725962 mache@biocape.co.za Colette Le Roux Dole 0219833600 Colette.le.roux@dole.com Georf Croxford EXSA 0826554441 geofff@exsa.com Lida Nel P a g e 7 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Graeme Matthews IPL 0829699996 Graeme.matthews@international produce.com Andries van der Westhuizen Stargrow 0828733336 Andries@stargrow.co.za Marchelle Young Hellman 072 580 2732 meyoung@za.hellmann.net Andre Van Wyk SATI 082 468 7577 andre@satgi.co.za Anelda Aggerbocht Pitto 054 4310599 marketing@pitto.co.za Margaret Reinecke Ceres fruit growers 023 3169440 Margaret.reinecke@cfg.co.za Banhoek Fruit Packers 021 8851725 liezel@mountjoy.co.za DAFF-DPH 012 319 6241 MashuduS@daff.gov.za Kobus Conradie Two –A- Day 082 523 8241 Kobusc@tad.co.za Johan Sayman Two –A- Day 082 8531446 saayman@tad.co.za Johan de Kock Two-A-Day 021 8597505 jdekock@tad.co.za Marchele Young Hellman 0725802732 meyoung@za.hellman.net Henk Griessel Tru-Cape 082 6521 828 henkg@tru-cpae.co.za Rubisco 083 6587722 Hubert@rubisco.co.za Philile Lukhele DAFF-DIS 021 4317400 PhilileL@daff.gov.za Busisiwe Shomang DAFF-DIS 021 4317400 BusisiweS@daff.gov.za Eric Mudau DAFF-DPH 012 319 6289 EricMu@daff.gov.za Liezel Smit Mashudu Silimela Hubert Heclerco P a g e 8 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 APOLOGIES For a copy of presentations please contact Mr. Eric Mudau on (012) 319 6289. For more information please contact the respective speakers. No Subject Comments Responsible Person 1. Welcome and Mr. Phoku welcomed everyone and outlined the purpose of the meeting. He Mr. Phoku objectives of the also thanked all who made the 2013/14 export season a success. meeting 2. Introduction of Mr. Phoku welcomed and introduced Agricultural attachés from European Mr. Phoku Agricultural attachés Union (EU) and China missions. He also indicated that if there are from SA missions import/export issues related to those missions everyone is welcomed to raise them as they will assist in clarifying those issues. 3. Attendance/ Attendance register was circulated and the chairperson requested all Mr. Phoku Apologies- participants to complete the attendance register so that they can receive the circulating minutes of the meeting. attendance register P a g e 9 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 4. Confirmation of The agenda was confirmed and adopted. All Members agenda 5. Overview report for the 2013/14 season, way forward and logistics arrangement for 2014/ 2015 season i. Statistics and Mr. Möller did a presentation on statistics for 2013/14 deciduous fruit export Mr. Möller (DIS) volumes, season- table grapes to China and Israel; organic and irradiated table problems grapes, apples and pears to the United States of America (USA); and apples encountered on to Taiwan as follows: different special China grapes Mr. Möller indicated that 221 068 cartons of 1 120 119 cartons presented market, logistics arrangements for inspection were rejected due to the following reasons: Unregistered orchards, Production Unit Codes (PUC) and Pack House Codes (PHC); and the way forward for Interception of mealy Bugs- Planococcus ficus; 2014/2015. Interception of fruit fly; Interception of FCM; Wrong storage facility, mixed orchards in one cartoon/ pallet and P a g e 10 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 missing stickers; Marking Requirements; Too many vinegar fly; Double stickers; PPECB stamp and date missing. He further indicated that table grapes should be cold treated for 22 consecutive days at pulp temperature of -0.5ºC or below. He emphasized that for the next season: 2% sample/s would be drawn for inspections; Only 8 Chinese Ports of entry, as stipulated on the protocol must be used, for containers 15 ports can be used and additional ports will only be allowed on permits issued by Chinese authorities; Quarantine pests of concern to China should be controlled or managed at all times and the main quarantine pests are Ceratitis capitata, C. rosa, and Planococcus ficus. Japan Barlinka grapes Mr Möller indicated that 0 cartons were presented meaning nothing was exported to Japan. He further indicated that: There is annual phytosanitary registration with Directorate Plant Health (DPH). P a g e 11 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Consignments will be rejected if any of the quarantine pests are detected, non-complying documents and incorrect marking requirements for instance, if a sticker is not printed or stamped on the business side of the carton with all information as indicated on the protocol and correct sizing. A PUC will be suspended if a live fruit fly larva is found and the period of the suspension will be dependent on the provision of documents by the producer and an investigation by D: IS on the PUC. Consignment size is still a maximum of three (3) PUCs per consignment of 10 pallets, but each pallet should contain one (1) PUC, no mixed pallet is allowed. A phytosanitary certificate will be issued with an additional declaration: “The fresh fruit are not infested with Mediterranean fruit fly”. Container or bulk shipments are accepted. A 2% representative sample/s will randomly be drawn per consignment at the phytosanitary inspection point. Documentation for containers will be couriered to the SA Embassy in Tokyo, DAFF will courier the documents at the expense of the client / Exporter. P a g e 12 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Israel table grapes Mr. Möller indicated that 34% of 128 060 cartons presented for Israel were rejected, mainly due to the following phytosanitary reasons: Interception of fruit flies and pear leaf roller; Interception of banded weevil; Interception of FCM and Snout beetle. However he also indicated that there were non-phytosanitary rejections reasons such as block number/ PHC not registered, mixed and wrong PUCs. He emphasized that: There is annual phytosanitary registration with Directorate Plant Health (DPH); Plantex should be applied in early spring at 50 cm shoot length and stem barriers must be applied after pruning. Taiwan apples Mr. Möller indicated that only 88% of 67615 cartons presented for Taiwan were passed and 7560 cartoons were rejected due to the following reasons: Marking requirements not complied to; Interception of mealy bug. He indicated that: PUCs, PHCs, Varieties, Block numbers must be registered with DAFF-DPH. Packages should be clearly marked with the words “To Taiwan, Republic of China”. Consignments should be free from codling moth and need a P a g e 13 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Phytosanitary Certificate (PC) issued with an official quarantine stamp, phytosanitary inspection date, packhouse code, addresses and supplying orchards. He indicated challenges encountered during the previous season as follows: Harmonizing when DAFF inspectors and counterparts inspectors of importing countries do inspections at pack houses and orchards Pack houses don’t comply with Taiwan conditions and requirements and indicated that during DAFF pre – inspection of pack houses and orchards if there is non-compliance the PHC will be rejected and there will be no consulting and later arrangements. USA organic table grapes Mr Möller indicated that 3750 of 15000 cartons presented were rejected due to the interception of fruit flies and that on day 4 the running average was 25%. USA Irradiated table grapes Mr Möller indicated that nothing was exported this season. USA apples and pears Mr. Möller indicated that: 18000 of 81 200 cartons of pears presented for inspection were rejected due to the interception of grain chinch bug, dusty surface beetle, seed P a g e 14 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 bug and mealy bugs Nothing was presented for apples. USA Prunus No apples were presented for inpection. Iran Mr. Möller indicated that: Fruits are exported from all provinces and all types of varieties; Producers should have normal FBO code to export. He indicated that the consignment size is a maximum of three (3) PUCs permitted per consignment of 10 pallets, but each pallet may contain one (1) PUC. No mixed PUCs per pallet is allowed. He indicated challenges for previous season as follows; Consignment notes not correlating to consignments. Orchard numbers and Chinese character - markings and storage facility codes missing on cartons for grapes to China Incorrect orchard numbers on cartons for apples to Taiwan as opposed to registrations. Pallets not marked in accordance with ISPM 15. P a g e 15 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 “To Taiwan Republic of China” missing on cartons for apples to Taiwan. Permit countries Mr. Möller presented phytosanitary certification procedure to be followed for permit markets. He clearly indicated that phytosanitary inspection shall be conducted by DAFF for countries requesting additional declarations apart from Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB) quality inspections. The following countries were mentioned including: India, Reunion (main requirement being cold treatment), Seychelles Taiwan (Directive market), Mauritius, Kenya. He again emphasized that only the latest import permit (translated if in other languages not English) should be presented to DAFF together with inspection request before inspection is done by DAFF. Fully completed application form for a phytosanitary inspection to be submitted 24 hours to the DAFF Directorate: DIS (Directorate Inspection Services Stellenbosch. Application to clearly state party responsible for payment of inspections. Phytosanitary Certificates (PC) P a g e 16 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 PCs shall only be issued at the ports where inspections take place. PCʼs shall be presented to the DAFF for certification within 5 working days after the vessel has sailed (For USA & Japan break bulk – PCs to accompany consignments ) Agents to adhere to deadlines for submission of PCs for USA break bulk vessels. PCs for container shipments to Japan, China, USA, Israel and Taiwan to be submitted to D:IS within 5 working days. Challenges regarding Phytosanitary certificates were as follows; Certain exporters frequently requesting PC to be re-issued due to consignee/s changes/wrong weight/wrong discharge port/s. Late submission of PC (after 5 days). Too many errors on PC. Wrong declarations on PC. All supporting documents not attached to the PC. Addendums containing wrong vessel departure date. PC containing PUC’s that are not registered. Mr. Moller also presented about logistics arrangement for 2014/2015 season as follows: PC will not be re-issued and that relevant information such as importer, exporter, and details of consignment, additional P a g e 17 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 declarations and treatments should be included on the PC and no commercial information (VAT numbers) should be included on the PC as that will be regarded as non-compliance. The grace period for PC is still five days and application requesting inspection is still 48 hours prior inspection. He indicated that permits must be adhered to and no import requirements will be negotiated at office level.He also indicated that necessary documentation for export to take place are PC, stamped PPECB export certificate, (dated, stamped and signed) addendum, complete and translated import permit where applicable, cold treatment certificates where applicable and inspection report where applicable and producers are encouraged to insist on a report after DAFF inspection. Inspection points that will be utilized during this season are as follows: Japan – Grapes = FPT – Cape Town China – Grapes = FPT - C (Cape Town), FPT – D (Durban), MFT – D , CFC – CPT, Cold Harvest – CPT & Saft - CPT Iran – Deciduous & Stone fruit = FPT and MFT Durban, Cold Harvest, C F G, Kromco,TAD, Molteno, C F C & Saft Killarney USA – Grapes = FPT Cape Town, Cold Harvest , C F C & Saft Killarney P a g e 18 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Apples, Pears = Cold Harvest, Kromco,TAD, Molteno ,CFG & Saft Killaney. Israel – Grapes = FPT- Cape Town Persimmons = Arisa – Swellendam Taiwan – Apples = C F G, TAD, Kromco Molteno C F C, Cold Harvest = Saft Killaney, FPT = FPT – P.E. – Coega – P.E. – Lanko, J.D.FARMS Tariffs for Phytosanitary inspections are as follows: Inspection within official hours – R 0. 40 per carton Inspection outside official hours: From 16:00 – 20:00/Saturdays Overtime rate. R 255.00 per half hour Sundays and public holidays R 0.42 & R 340.00/half hour per 42c per carton + half hour inspector and travelling hours Industry indicated that they were impressed by the work done by DAFF but however they were concerned about the way shippers handle the fruit especially the temperature,. They suggested that there must be a regulation that will bind shippers to adhere to the temperature protocol that was recorded on the fruit from the cold stores because this is costly to the producers and exporters since they are not insured for losses due P a g e 19 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 to failure of cold treatment. It was indicated that the cause for this may be because shippers prepare while the container is already at the harbour whereas they should prepare before the shipment arrive and that containers are loaded before PPECB certificate is issued. Mr Phoku indicated that this issue should be followed up because consignments are re-routed to other markets because of cold treatment failure and this has a negative impact on trade with other countries. It was concluded that a forum including shipping lines, DAFF, Fruit SA, PPECB must be established to discuss these issues and FPEF was assigned to convene the committee. Mr Moller indicated that pears from South Africa were fumigated because of non-actionable mealy bug intercepted during inspection. He indicated that PCR was not conducted to validate that the organism is truly mealy bug. Mr Phoku emphasized that DAFF does not reject import permits but do reject Phytosanitary Certificates that do not comply to the requirements. Ms Maelane also indicated that if South Africa does not comply to the permit requirements, DIS will evaluate the import requirements, confirm compliance and advise the producer/ exporter on what he/she could do. Industry was also advised to send permits to DAFF before they engage on costly expenses. ii. FBO updating There was no presentation from DAFF-FSQA, no comments or questions All members P a g e 20 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 were raised or provided during the meeting. iii. Phytosanitary Mr Mudau presented the overview report regarding phytosanitary registration Mr. Mudau (DPH) registration and registration procedure for 2014/15 season as follows: He indicated that it was a good season and that there was good cooperation between DAFF and role players. He also highlighted some of the challenges that were encountered during the past season such as: Confusion regarding varieties/ cultivars; Faxed registration documents; Contradicting information between documents; Producers not aware of the market registered by exporters on their behalf, which is equal to non-compliance. Mr Mudau indicated that application forms and databases of registered facilities can be accessed on DAFF web link below: www.daff.gov.za Branches Agricultural production, Health and Food Safety Plant Health Exporting from SA Phytosanitary registration for special export markets. Producers database for special export markets. He further indicated the physical address that the registration documents P a g e 21 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 should be couriered to as follows: Room 440/459/439 Harvest house Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 30 Hamilton street, Harvest house Arcadia, Pretoria 0002 Attention: Eric Mudau (Tel: 012 319 6289) or Nthabiseng Lekwala (Tel: 012 319 6022) or Bongumusa Thobela (Tel: 012 319 6151). The due dates for sending registration documents to DAFF were agreed as follows: Table grapes: 25 July 2014; Stone fruit (USA only), Apples and pears: 01 September 2014. Ms Benić emphasized that producers must be aware of the requirements of a specific market before registering for special markets because nothing can be done at a later stage after the list has been approved by the importing country e.g. adhering to the protocol like Taiwan. It was also indicated that producers should consider to use alpha numeric block numbers instead of big names. Mr Phoku emphasized that the issue of block numbers is not a challenge for DAFF, however, it is for pal tracking on industry side and so he advised them to work out a solution that will assist them. P a g e 22 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 iv. PPECB-Cold Mr Henning Mr Henning indicated that: Export notification (Q67 data) with exporter reference must be (PPECB) chain provided for all bookings at least 24 hours before loading; Only PPECB approved cargo, meeting the specific importing country specification will receive PPECB export certificate; Shipping lines must provide both electronic and hardcopy temperature downloads to PPECB within six (6) hours prior to the vessels Estimated Time of Departure (ETD); PPECB port offices will make out the cold treatment certificates; Documents must be signed by PPECB and DAFF; Once all documents are in order, DAFF will issue PC; Containers must be monitored continuously while packed, transported, stacked, shipped and en-route to destination port; Loading from a PPECB/DAFF accredited loading point under PPECB supervision; Product must be within protocol temperature, as per specific country requirement, refer to cold treatment yellow card. No temperature dispensations (T13) are allowed. He also outlined a number of challenges experienced during the season P a g e 23 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 as follows: Last minute calibration of probes in depots; Lower DAT in cold stores to meet cut off times; Pressure on PPECB to scrutinize sometimes late and incorrect temperature downloads while units are on board; Last day of stack loading dates not stipulating selected protocol on booking (Nigeria). He also indicated some basic requirements to be followed next season as follows: Annual re-inspection by PPECB before the start of the season, applications will be in October; Inspections/calibrations will be done in November/December 2014; Facility must be PPECB/DAFF/FBO accredited meaning it must meet strict hygiene conditions. 6. Use of irradiation as mitigation measure option 6.1 i. Export of irradiated table Mr Möller presented the export requirements of irradiated table grapes and Mr. Möller (DIS) plum cultivars to USA as follows: P a g e 24 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 grapes and For export to this market, obligatory pre-clearance, insect proof packing Prunus spp. material, irradiation from an approved irradiation plant and special market (Plumcots, requirements are necessary. All production areas and cultivars are considered for this market based Apricots and Sweet Cherries) on compliance to the above mentioned requirements and critical quarantine pests such as Ceratitis capitata – Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis rosa – Natal fruit fly, Thaumatotibia leucotreta- False codling moth (FCM), Eutetranychus orientalis – Oriental red mite, Phlyctinus callosus - Vine snout beetle, Ceratitis quinaria- Five spotted fruit fly, Macchiademus diplopterus- Grain Chich Bugs e.t.c. The implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for control of quarantine pests is mandatory and includes: Fruit fly trapping and weekly monitoring; Weekly monitoring of pests by trained scouts; Spray programmes and weekly orchard sanitation; Detailed and updated records must at all times be available for verification and audit purposes. Phytosanitary registration procedure for these commodities is the same as the others but for this market PHC managers/ owners need to sign the HEPRO co-operative and operational agreement. Mr Möller indicated that: P a g e 25 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Cartons of irradiated table grapes to be used should be 4,5 Kg cartons; Cartons stickers with the word “Radura” should be attached on bags or packages containing fruit insect proof boxes; Sticker information should include PHC, PUC, Treatment Facility Code (TFC) and Treatment Identification Number (TIN) for traceability; All openings in the packages should be covered with a plastic inner bag with holes not more than 0.8 mm at its widest point; Use two mini pallets to make up a full pallet (See guidelines for packaging); Inspection point to be used is FPT- Cape Town and USDA passed sticker will be affixed on two sides of passed pallets after inspection; Consignments will be rejected if any quarantine pests are found during phytosanitary inspection; For irradiated table grapes, each consignment will be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with additional declaration stating that the fruit in this consignment was inspected and found free of the mite, Eutetranychus orientalis. The fruit in the consignment was treated by irradiation with 400 Gray (Gy) as the minimum absorbed dose; For plum cultivars, each consignment will be accompanied by a PC P a g e 26 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 with additional declaration stating that the fruit in the consignment was treated by irradiation with 400 Gy as the minimum absorbed dose, inspected and found free of pests or pupae of pests of quarantine concern. No consignment of irradiated table grapes was exported to USA. Plums for export to the USA were present but challenges led to the fruit not being exported. 7. 7 Status of Bactrocera Mr Venter indicated that: Mr. Venter (DPH) The pest Bactrocera invadens (BI) has spread to our bordering M countries and is occurring in northern Namibia, north and eastern invadens in South Africa and PUC surveillance of Botswana, northern Mozambique and north central Zimbabwe; It was first detected in 2010 in South Africa (SA) and was successfully Bactrocera invadens for the deciduous eradicated; industry as part of It was again detected in 2011 and was again successfully eradicated; the registration Again it was detected in 2012 and is still under control; requirements for the Legislations and actions to regulate this pest are the Agricultural next season Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983), its subordinate legislations, SABIFF action Plan, Quarantine area, Official order and phytosanitary measures. He further indicated that: BI is present in Vhembe district in Limpopo province but absent in all P a g e 27 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 the other provinces; There are some areas outside the Vhembe district where low populations were detected which is currently under quarantine and being eradicated as in 2012. Those areas are mainly along the Mopani and isolated areas in the Bohlabela, Waterberg and Ehlanzeni districts; No one should move fruit from one country to another without permit and everyone should develop a habit of good sanitation and early detection. Mr Venter indicated that: Surveillance data must be submitted with registration documents as part of the 2014 season registration requirement; All producers must continue to implement PUC surveillance for BI; In 2008, USA issued a Federal Order which prohibits trade with infested countries unless from pest free areas, grown in isolated structures or treated with an approved post-harvest treatment; Each producer should have one Methyl Eugenol (ME) baited trap per 100ha for each PUC and traps must be serviced regularly according to surveillance procedure; Standard trapping forms should be used to fill in the trapping results; Falling fruit must be buried and covered to kill pests, placed in black P a g e 28 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 plastic bag and regular weeding in orchards to clean rows will reduce pests as some weeds may be alternative hosts. Professor Pringle requested to know what must be done if a fly is found in a new area. He also raised a concern that there is no data for movement of fruit domestically but only data for export is available which he indicated it makes it difficult for researchers to conduct PRA Mr Venter indicated that eradication and surveillance must be conducted if a fly is found in a new area and .he indicated that domestic movement for mango will be under control and that there is a legal obligation to it. Ms Benić emphasized that if role players found suspicious pests they must quickly report. 8. Overview and Panel discussion (open floor) i. Table grapes a. Barlinka table grapes to Japan Panel: HORTGRO, Ms Benić indicated that the request for inclusion of other cultivars to SATI, DAFF, access Japan market is in progress and all the requested information has PPECB. been communicated to Japan for their consideration. b. China P a g e 29 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 Ms Maelane indicated that Gogo cold storage in Marble Hall will be used for table grapes export this season. Industry raised a concern that they are instructed to put three probes on their consignments but however when the consignment reaches China they get a report that the probes are missing or failed. Mr Henning indicated that three probes are put per consignment and with regard to this concern they should report to PPECB. Mr Griesel advised role players not to rely on surveyors regarding handling of their consignments since they are not specialists on technical issues. Ms Benić indicated that they will use the current protocol for this coming season, however, they will request review on the protocol without stopping the programme. c. Israel Industry requested the DAFF to find out from Plant Protection and Inspection Services whether they will be sending an inspector for preclearance inspection this season in order to allow them to budget for it. ii. Apple and Pear a. Taiwan Panel: HORTGRO, Industry raised a concern that the programme was delayed by two weeks SATI, DAFF, for exporting apples to Taiwan. It was indicated that the list of facilities PPECB. intending to export apples to Taiwan was approved late and it was a P a g e 30 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 challenge since some consignments were ready for export earlier. Ms Benić indicated that this was due to factors like change of information provided late, non-compliance of facilities when the Taiwanese inspector has arrived and time taken to fix those facilities. She also emphasized that this season there will be no tolerance for non-compliance to avoid unnecessary delays. b. Mexico The Industry indicated that it is impossible for them to comply with the requirements for the export of apples to Mexico with the current protocol in place. c. Iran Ms Benić indicated that those who are struggling to get permits for this market must contact DIS for assistance. The Industry indicated that apart from permits or Phytosanitary issues, there are also commercial issues that prevent trade with this country. P a g e 31 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 iii. 10 Other markets where additional declaration and/or treatment required. a. Reunion Panel: HORTGRO, SATI, DAFF, Mr Phoku indicated that Reunion is not a steri market. PPECB. b. EU Ms Benić indicated that there has been interception on nectarines due to grain Chinch Bug which is a hitchhiker. She further indicated that they propose to do a PRA and intercepted fruit will be re-routed to other markets. Mr van Wyk indicated that False Codling Moth (FCM) is also reported to be found in the consignment destined to Germany during the previous season and that the volume of FCM rejections on fruit exported to China P a g e 32 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 is also a concern. Role players were encouraged to be more active in trapping FCM. c. Philippines Ms Benić requested DIS to provide the statistics of fruit exported to Philippines and she indicated that it is a permit market not a special market. She also emphasized that exports were taking place before official market access was requested and no problems were encountered. Mr Phoku requested industry to clarify whether the DAFF should continue to issue PCs for exports to this market taking consideration that industry has now requested the PRA process to be initiated which will be costly and it is currently at an advanced stage. d. Seychelles It was indicated that exports are taking place and no problems have been encountered, however, there is a misunderstanding with the import permit which does not specifically stipulate whether cold treatment should be in transit or not. 9. Potential new special programs P a g e 33 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 i. Apple to China Mr Silimela indicated that AQSIQ experts visited SA facilities intending to ALL Panel: partake in the export of apples to China on 08 – 15 June 2014. HORTGRO, SATI, The draft protocol was initialed by both DAFF and AQSIQ delegates. DAFF, PPECB, Preliminary registration will be done concurrently as with other markets. The DAFF is in the process of getting the document to be signed by the ministers of the two countries and he thanked all role players who took part and their support during the visit. ii. Mexico table pest and other logistical issues which the industry has provided part of it grapes iii) Thailand Ms Benić indicated that Mexico requested additional information for one to DAFF. Mr van Wyk indicated that due to political instability, all issues are inactive and an invitation for the experts to visit facilities in SA was made, however, no response has been received yet. He also indicated that Department of International Relations and Cooperation and Department of Trade and Industry are also assisting in handling the situation. Ms Benić indicated that previously table grapes were not a special market programme but due to interceptions of FCM they now want to make it a special market programme. 10. Risk management P a g e 34 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40 i. Wood Mr Phoku indicated that there is no issue except the issue regarding the Mr. Phoku (DIS) packaging continuation of methyl bromide use for quarantine purposes. He Emphasized material issues that the use of methyl bromide will end in 2015, however, they are trying to find out if service providers can be allowed to continue using methyl bromide to finish the stock (left overs) that they still have beyond 2015. 11. Other matters None All participants 12. Closure Ms Benić thanked Mr Phoku for chairing the meeting and the attachés for Mr Phoku their presence and all who attended the meeting. Mr Phoku thanked all participants for their attendance, Ms Benić for her hard work and wished all a good export season .The meeting adjourned at 12:40 P a g e 35 |of 32 MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL DECIDUOUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 11 JUNE 2014, IN OLIVE GROOVE AUDITORIUMSTELLENBOSCH FROM 09:00-12:40
