MINUTES FOR THE ANNUAL CITRUS FRUIT COORDINATING MEETING HELD ON 08
SEPTEMBER 2011, AT ARC-INFRUTEC IN STELLENBOSCH AT 09:00.
For a copy of presentation, please contact Patrick Magadani on (012) 319 6235 or Ms Juliet Maja on (012 319 6178). For
more information please contact the respective speakers.
ATTENDANCE LIST
NAME
1. Mike Holtzhausen
2. Joey Coetzee
3. Salamina Maelane
4. Justin Chadwick
5. Patrick Magadani
6. Muavhi Rejoice
7. Juliet Maja
8. Bernard Magagula
9. Harry Hlekane
10. Francois Möller
11. Kgabo Matala
12. Jan Carel Kritzinger
13. Chris Pienaar
14. Marchelle Young
15. Arthur Kemp
16. Tankiso Mpholo
17. Nico Smith
18. Bernard Henningh
19. Clinton Smart
20. Vijan Chetty
21. Kasavan Naicker
22. Preggy Pillay
23. Bonke Bashe
24. Annellese Hertmann
25. Cyril Julius
26. Steve Turner
27. Susanne de Waal
28. Sylvia Ndlovu
COMPANY
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
CGA
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
Unifrutti SA
Cargo Services
GoReefers
Transology
DAFF
Unifruit
PPECB
Transology
PPECB
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
Capespan
PPECB
Core Fruit
Afrifresh
DAFF
E-MAIL ADDRESS
MikeH@daff.gov.za
JoeyC@daff.gov.za
SalaminaM@daff.gov.za
Justchad@iafrica.com
PatrickMag@daff.gov.za
RejoiceM@daff.gov.za
JulietM@daff.gov.za
BernardM@daff.gov.za
Harryh@daff.gov.za
FrancoisM@daff.gov.za
KgaboMa@daff.gov.za
jancarel@unifrutti.co.za
Chris@cargoservices.co.za
Marchelle.young@goreefers.co.za
A.Kemp@transology.com
TankisoM@daff.gov.za
nico@unifruittiph.co.za
Bernardh@ppecb.com
Clinton.smart@transology.com
vijanc@ppecb.com
KasavanN@daff.gov.za
PreggyP@daff.gov.za
BonkeB@nda.agric.za
Annellese-hertmann@capespan.co.za
Cyril@ppecb.com
Steve@corefruit.co.za
susannedw@afrifresh.co.za
Sylviand@daff.gov.za
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29. Paul Hardman
30. Jan Hendrik Venter
31. Mashudu Silimela
32. Yolanda Matebe
33. Phindulo Mashau
34. Khanyisa Maphutha Hoveni
35. Wilfred Matshediso
36. Madre Erasmus
37. Chantelle Barnard
38. Marc Danieli
39. Francois Boshoff
40. Ida Viljoen
41. Christo Theron
42. John Perold
43. Salome van Zyl
44. Mariëtte Bruwer
45. Japie Claassen
46. Simone Daniels
47. Shawn Coetzee
48. Natasha Wetzel
49. Franzelle Muller
50. Enrico Nigrini
51. Uys MC
52. Cornel Marc
53. Corne Boshoff
54. Ista Upton
55. Maritza Roux
56. Danie Kieviet
57. Wessels Zietsman
58. Coenie du Plessis
59. Kierryn Keetan
60.
Minnaar M.W
61.
Mari Jordaan
62.
Daniela Bezuidenhout
63.
Hoffic Rantenbad
64.
Patrick Jack
65.
Kim Denovan
66.
Lambrechts Nicolaas
CGA
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
DAFF
Grindrod
Grindrod
PPECB
PPECB
SRCC
SRCC
Suiderland
Suiderland
Suiderland
Market Demand Fruit
PPECB
PPECB
Aruba
Aruba
Aruba
Unichoice
Unichoice
Schoonbee Landgoed
Freshworld
Freshworld
Cape Citrus
Van Door SA
Kat River Citrus
Dolesa
Unifruit SA
Unifruitti
Commercial Cold storage
Leschaco (Pty) Ltd
Leschaco (Pty) Ltd
DAFF
ph@cga.co.za
janhendikv@nda.agric.za
MashuduS@daff.gov.za
YolandaT@daff.gov.za
PhinduloM@daff.gov.za
KhanyisaHM@daff.gov.za
WilfredM@daff.gov.za
Madree@nda.agric.za
chantelleb@pca.co.za
marcd@pca.co.za
fransb@ppecb.com
Idav@ppecb.com
ctheron@srcc.co.za
Perold@srcc.co.za
salome@sland.co.za
Mariette@sland.co.za
Japie@sland.co.za
simone@marketdemandfruits.co.za
shawn@ppecb.com
NatashaW@ppecb.com
franzelle@arubasouthafrica.co.za
Enrico@arubasouthafrica.co.za
mc@arubasouthafrica.co.za
cornelm@unichoice.co.za
corne@unichoice.co.za
ista@schoonbee.co.za
mroux@freshworld.co.za
kiviet@freshworld.co.za
Wessels.zietsman.capecitrus.com
coenie@vandoorsa.co.za
technical@katco.co.za
murius.minnaar@dole.com
mari@unifrutti.co.za
Daniela@unifruttiph.co.za
hratenbad@comcold.co.za
pjack@leschaco.co.za
kidenovan@leschaco.co.za
Nicolaas@nda.agric.za
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Darious Masenya
Rosane Noel
Janita Maritz
Faisal Asmal
Gerrit Vander Merwe
Hendrik Warnich
Philip Elliot
Jacques de Kock
Elizna vd Vyver
John Ferreira
Marli du Toit
Janine Kruger
Werner V Rooyen
Clinton Blower
Thomas Bouwneester
Andre Nel
Jan Coetzee
Dirk Smit
Elma Cartens
Gerhard Verster
Robbie Robinson
ilse Scott
Adolf Kieviet
hennie Segffim
Gert Smit
Mbedzi Andrew
Joseph Nkosi
Richman Mavimbela
Philemon Sambo
Celestina Tiolane
Cedric Kgw
Mankhili Tompson
Mulaudzi P Melton
Khaya Katoo
Jonathan Young
Johannes Hobbs
Eric Nohamba
Piwe Mbiko
DAFF
Hamburg Sud
Hamburg Sud
CGA
ALG
Zest Fruit
Zest Fruit
Sitco Leading Inspection
BDL Export consultants
Mouton Citrus
Lona Citrus
EXSA
Afrifresh
M.O.L
M.O.L
GHS
IOEC
USDA-APHIS
CRI
Colors
PPECB
Univeg Export
Fresh world
Mahle Hall Citrus
H.N Pieterse Bdy
CRI
CGA
CGA
CGA
Zebediela Citrus
Rietfontein Citrus
CGDC Limpopo
CRI
CGDC
CGDC
CGA
CGDC
DAFF
darius@daff.gov.za
Rnoel@docr.hamburgsud.com
Janita.Maritz@ hamburgsud.com
faisal@cga.co.za
gvandermerwe@algestates.com
hendrik@zestfruit.co.za
phillip@zestfruit.co.za
Jacques.dekock@sitcoinspection.com
elizna@b-expotrs.co.za
Marketing@moutoncitrus.co.za
Marlid@lona.co.za
Janine@exsa-exp.co.za
werner@afrifresh.co.za
Clinton.blower@mol-liner.com
Thomas.Bouwneester@mol-liner.com
andren@ghcitrus.com
janc@ioec.co.za
Dirk.j.smit@aphis.usda.gov
ec@cri.co.za
Gerhard@colorsfruit.com
robbier@ppecb.com
ilse@univegexport.co.za
akieviet@freshworl.co.za
hennie@mhcitrus.co.za
gert@hnpieterse.co.za
am@cri.co.za
richman@webmail.co.za
mananafrans@webmail.co.za
mmisolutions@telkomsa.net
Mankhili.tami@gmail.com
pm@cri.co.za
kbkatoo@gamil.com
hannesh@executivemail.co.za
akcitrus@procomp.co.za
piwem@daff.gov.za
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Johan Labuschagne
Willy Madiba
Zukile Mgadle
Samson Qomondi
Madidimalo M.P
Pertos shiba
Rikus Groenewald
Freva Lents
Private
DAFF
CGA
CGA
Waterberg
Badplaas
Mouton Citrus
Kat River Citrus
mail@johamlab.com
madibaw@anda.agric.za
ripplempad@nettechrsa.co.za
qomsa@webmail.co.za
Tjanoms@agric.limpopo.gov.za
Petros.shiba@yahoo.com
marketing@moutoncitrus.co.za
production@katco.co.za
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1.
ITEMS
WELCOME AND
OBJECTIVE OF
MEETING
DISCUSSIONS/DECISIONS
Mr Holtzhausen welcomed all the members and outlined the purpose of the meeting, general
background and issues to be discussed. He highlighted that the main purpose of the meeting is
to critically reflect at what happened during 2010/2011 export season, challenges encountered
and to take decisions on procedures to be used for 2011/2012 export season in order to enable
South Africa (SA) to comply with the phytosanitary import conditions of different markets.
RESPONSIBLE
Mr. Holtzhausen
He encouraged all attendees to use the Annual coordinating meeting opportunity to discuss all
the matters that are related to citrus fruit exports in order to make 2011/2012 citrus fruit export
programme a success.
Mr Holtzhausen highlighted that Bactrocera invadens is posing a threat to SA fruit export and
further indicated that Mr Venter is going to provide presentation this pest. As an example,
different trading partners such as USA, Republic of Korea, EU and Botswana. Recently
Botswana suspended the import of host products. Therefore, advised that precautions
measures should be taken to eliminate the problem.
2.
ATTENDANCE
AND APOLOGIES
3.
CONFIRMATION
OF AGENDA
Confirmation/Ado
ption of previous
minutes
Overview Report
2010/11 and
4.
5.
Mr Holtzhausen also outlined the issues of CBS and indicated that EU CBS Risk Management
System was revised on 07 September 2011 and will be finalized and sent to all role players.
High interception rate for CBS were experienced during 2010/11 export season. He further
indicated that for 2011/2012 it will be mandatory requirement to include orchard/block numbers
for all the markets including EU, and failure to comply would lead to the rejection of PUC
application documents. During the FVO visit, they indicated that orchard/block number where
fruit were harvested should appear in the business side of each carton for citrus to the EU.
Attendance register was circulated and the chairperson requested all members to ensure that
they write their names and contact details so that they could receive the minutes. No apology
received. Mr Holtzhausen indicated that some of CGA attendees will arrive later during the
meeting.
The agenda was confirmed and no amendments were made.
Previous minutes were confirmed and no amendments were made.
Mr. Holtzhausen
Mr. Holtzhausen
Mr. Holtzhausen
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Procedures for
2011/2012 export
season
I. Statistics and
Volumes
Mr. Möller provided the presentation regarding the volumes, and challenges experienced during
the season as follows:
Mr. Möller
USA citrus 2011
He provided the number of cartons per cultivar as follows:
 Clementines: Cartons presented 523346, passed 464143 and rejected 59203.
 Midknights: Cartons presented 228015, cartons passed 221352 and cartons rejected 6663.
 Navels: Cartons presented 2 143300, cartons passed 1 919433 and cartons rejected
223867.
 Cara-cara: Cartons presented 75616, cartons passed 70866 and cartons rejected 4750.
 Grapefruit: Cartons presented 13620, cartons passed 12515 and cartons rejected 1105.
 Mandarin: Cartons presented 15512, cartons passed 15512 and cartons rejected 0.
Presented: 2 999409
Passed: 2 703821
Rejected: 295588
Reasons for rejection were as follows:
FCM
Japan citrus 2011
He provided the number of cartons for as follows:
 Presented: 4407156
 Passed: 4092411 (92.86%)
 Rejected: 314745
He also outlined the reasons for rejection: CBS, FCM and incorrect SAPQ marks.
Mr. Moller also indicated that there were no Clementines exported to Japan during the previous
3 season.
Republic of Korea citrus 2011
He indicated that the market is constantly declining
He provided the number of cartons for Korea citrus 2011 as follows:
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 Presented: 92940
 Passed: 85520
 Rejected: 7420
Reasons for rejection were:
 Citrus mussel scale
 Mealy bug and marking requirements
China citrus 2011
He provided the number of cartons for China citrus 2011 as follows:
 Presented: 633873
 Passed: 532667
 Rejected: 101206
Reasons for rejections were as follows:
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FCM
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PUC’S / Orchards not registered
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Missing stickers on cartons as per protocol
Iran citrus 2011
He also provided the number of cartons for Iran citrus 2011 as follows:
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Presented: 327003
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Passed: 285110
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Rejected: 41893
Reason for rejections were as follows:
 FCM
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II. PPECBPhytosanitary
cold chain
Mr. Henning provided presentation on behalf of PPECB.
He highlighted the requirements of cold stores as follows:
 Cold stores must apply before the end of February 2012.
 Inspection/calibrations will be done by March 2012.
 There should be at least two sensors inside the tunnel and one outside the tunnel.
 Sensors on the inside should be placed on the warmest position while on the outside it
should be placed on the coldest position.
Mr. Henning also indicated that approved cold stores to be used during 2012 seasons could be
found on PPECB website (www.ppecb.com).
Mr. Henning
Mr. Henning indicated that for bookings & documentation the following should be adhered to:
 Containers can only be loaded if there is a confirm booking.
 After completion of loading the cold store must supply PPECB with the correct mates
receipt.
 The shipping line must deliver the required temperature.
 Failures to reach protocol temperature before ETD, no export will be allowed for relevant
market(s).
 The exporter and/or agent must collect and sign their documents at the relevant PPECB
port office.
 The exporter and or agent must verify that the information on the PPECB documents
correspond with his/her relevant information before preparing the phytosanitary documents.
 Containers will under no circumstances be opened unless it is due to a unit or probe
failure.
 Shipping line must arrange 24 hour in advance with PPECB office for unpack /repack.
 In time of temperature failure, fruit must go back into the cold store for a minimum period of
72 hours to reach target temperature.
JAPAN
Container calibration:
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Depots not properly prepared for calibrations, last minute notice.
Shortage of equipment – late calibrations.
Incorrect containers dispatch to loading point.
Calibration on the day of loading.
Container Loading:
 Not arriving at pack house in time.
 No battery power.
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Packing after stack close due to high volumes.
Moving of stacks, difficult to plan resources.
Close of Port due to insufficient plug points, inclement weather & backlog.
Turn around time of trucks slow – gensets.
Futile placement of recourses when containers do not arrive as planned.
Fruit passed in chambers but containers do not arrive in time - pulp temperatures rise in
tunnels.
 Incorrect container sent to pack point by depot – wrong calibration Korea versus Japan.
Post Loading:
 Short stabilization periods – pack last day of stack.
 Shipping Line using various service providers – PPECB not always certain who is the
service provider, awaiting the downloads.
 Shipping Line is not always ensuring that containers are within protocol prior to shipment.
 Shipping containers which do not make the protocol cannot be shipped.
 Pre-cooling certificates cannot be split if it is not booked accordingly.
 Incorrect mates receipt – incorrect pre-cooling certificate.
 Short shipments of containers results in redoing of documents.
 No down load no certificate.
Mr. Henning also highlighted some challenges experienced during the container loading for
Japan programme as follows:
 Controller seal number missing & incorrect.
 Out of protocol whilst on-route.
 Software problems and compatibility.
Mr. Henning also provided containers volumes for all the markets during 2011 season.
USA
Conventional Loading
Mr. Henning reported that the total of 10 vessels will be loaded for the season, from FPT Cape
Town. He indicated that the main concern was delays during loading and calibration due to
faulty probes: no numbering, air and pulp sensors swapped around, (not according to USDA
approval).
Conventional Volumes
8 vessels and 27392 pallets were loaded during 2010 season, 10 vessels and 33 945 pallets
were loading during the full season. He further indicated that temperature problem is a
challenge therefore meeting will be arranged with the shipping lines regarding the issue.
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III. FBO Update
and Phytosanitary
registration
Mr. Magagula provided a presentation on behalf of DFSQA as follows:
Mr. Magagula indicated that online registration for FBO and update of information is currently up
and running and there is no closing date for registration of FBO.
He outlined 2 different steps to access the online registration
STEP 1 (REGISTRATION)
 Log onto http://fbo.daff.gov.za
 Registration requires the following information:
Valid South African ID Number
Full Name
Contact Details (Telephone number. and Email
Login Details (Username and Password)
 After entering your valid information click on ‘Save Registration’ button
 A registration confirmation email together with your login details will be sent to your
email box for safekeeping.
STEP 2 (LOGGING IN AND FBO CODE APPLICATION)
 Enter your username and password you selected during registration.
 After successfully logging in you can now apply for an FBO Code.
 Click on the ‘APPLY FOR FBO Code’ button and fill in the form.
 You will receive notification emails about your application.
 As soon as your application is processed and FBO Code is allocated by DAFF; an email
will be sent to your mail box.
He concluded by emphasizing that there are FBO codes that are allocated wrongly, but DAFF
together with PPECB auditors already started visiting the food businesses of the allocated
codes.
Mr. Magadani provided the presentation regarding the phytosanitary citrus registration. He
indicated that 2010/2011 season went well. He appreciated the good cooperation between
DAFF and other role prayers involved in the citrus export to special markets. However, he
indicated that there were minor challenges that were experienced during phytosanitary
registration for export to special markets. He highlighted the challenges encountered during
2010/11 season as follows:
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Mr. Magagula
Mr. Magadani
Confusion between FBO and phytosanitary market registration.
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Late application.
Incomplete registration documents e.g. not ticking the markets.
Incorrect contact details.
Wrong magisterial districts for USA.
Different role players completing registration form for one PUC, Agent vs producer
Names instead of block numbers e.g. koos instead of A1-10 vs A1, A2….A10.
Faxed PUCs forms that lead to missing information.
No payment of registered PUC/PHC/Inspection Point.
Cheque payment instead of proof of payments.
Proof of payment without REF number; e.g PHC/PUC number.
Wrong cultivars for Republic of Korea (only export sweet oranges).
Documents are posted instead of being couriered.
He further highlighted the current citrus special export markets as follows: China, EU, Iran,
Japan (including the Kingdom of Swaziland), USA, and Republic of Korea (only sweet oranges).
All citrus types to USA should be sourced from designated Magisterial Districts of the Western
Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, and North West Province.
He also highlighted the phytosanitary registration procedures for 2011/2012 export season as
follows:
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Only active PUC/PHC allocated by DAFF: DFSQA will be considered for phytosanitary
registration, and if complying will be approved for participation in the citrus export to
special markets.
Registration documents/forms could be downloaded from DAFF website using the
following link:
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www.daff.gov.za
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Divisions
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Plant Health
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Exporting from S.A
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Phytosanitary registration for special exports markets
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Producers and packers should complete the application form including the Appendixes
A (EU) and B (Republic of Korea).
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6.
LOGISTICS
ARRANGEMENTS
FOR 2011/2012
Only Appendix A (CBS management) should be sent to DAFF: DPH and the others
should be kept in the farm record purpose.
 Pay the tariff amount of R400.00 /PUC/PHC/Inspection point.
 Producer/packers should keep the copies of all documentation in the farm and should
always be available if requested by DAFF.
 Courier (door to door) originals for PUC registration documents to the following physical
address (please do not use fax, email or post mail):
 Room 458/459/462 Harvest House
 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
 30 Hamilton Street
 Arcadia, 0002
 For Attention to: Mr. Patrick Magadani (012 319 6235) or Ms Juliet Maja (012 219
6178).
 PHC and inspection points application forms, and proof of tariff payments can be faxed
to 012 319 6101.
 Abide by the due date-21 October 2011
Mr. Holtzhausen provided a presentation regarding the logistics for 2011/12 export season. The
logistics for 2011/12 export season are as follows:
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Mr. Holtzhausen
The due date for the industry to submit invitation of inspectors from different importing
countries is end November 2011.
Importing countries Inspectors to arrive:
Japan –end February 2012
Korea-last week of May 2012
USA- First week of May 2012
Dates for registration of PUC/PHC are as follows:
 2011/2012 phytosanitary registration documents on DAFF website from 17 September
2011.
 Closing dates for producers to send in phytosanitary registration forms is 21 October 2011.
 PHIEP will capture all information and place it on DAFF website on 02 December 2011 for
producers and packers to verify their information.
 Due date for DAFF to receive corrections for PUCs and PHCs from producers/packers is
16 December 2011.
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PHIEP will provide DIS with draft registration list to verify compliance on 13 January 2012.
DIS to provide PHIEP with inspection reports for lemon on 27 January 2012.
PHIEP to update the final registration lists for lemons, on the website on 10 February
2012.
DIS to provide PHIEP with inspection reports for all citrus to special markets on 30
February 2012.
PHIEP to put the final list of registered PUCs and PHCs on DAFF website on 13 April
2012 (all PUCs will be published on the DAFF website).
Due dates for documents
EU CBS Risk Management Lists:
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Applicant on Blacklist should apply for re-instatement on or before end of October 2011
and be re-instated before end of February 2012.
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DAFF to update Blacklist and Alert list will be updated on 1 December 2011.
Special Market documents (1 pagers)
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DAFF to provide inputs by :15 December 2011
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DAFF to finalize documents by: 15 December 2011
1 December 2
15 November 2010
Phytosanitary Inspection points to be used for 2011/12 season are:
 Western Cape – FPT in Cape Town, Expofruit in Piketberg, and Cold Harvest in Paarl.
 KZN-FPT, MFT, and ECS. Additional inspection points to be approved.
 Eastern Cape- FPT in PE, PE Cold Storage in PE, Dunbrody Unifrutti, SRV & Sun Citrus
packers, others to apply for consideration.
 Letsitele-Dole
 Maputo, Mozambique-MPT, Others and consignments that do not require refrigeration
Phytosanitary inspection and schedules
Application for inspection
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Written application Inspection
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Lots verified
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Sample drawn
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Sample inspected
Inspection results and conclusion
Written inspection report
Phytosanitary inspection verification and certifications
 There must be a written application sent within five working days from departure of the
consignment, except for USA and Japan.
 Phytosanitary Certificate should be dated the date of departure.
 He further indicated that addendum should correlate with consignment for traceability. He
clarified that the re-issuance of Phytosanitary Certificate, and re-sampling and/or reinspection will not be allowed.
CBS Risk Management System
He indicated that CBS strike system will be applied for:
 Japan
 Iran
 India
 Reunion
CBS Risk Management System for EU will be based on CBS interception/PUC/fruit type and
each interception will be counted as hit (if the PUC accumulates four hits, the PUC will be
disqualified until the producer applies for reinstatement).
The consignment size:
USA
 Soft citrus 11 Pallets
 Hard citrus 18 pallets
All other markets
 8 pallets 1 up to 3 PUCs (+ 100 000)
 4 pallets up to 3 PUCs (- 100 000)
 Small grower will be revisited
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High cube pallets to be packed in pack house (only for USA).
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No consignment notes issued and stamped at Port of Entry.
With regard to working hours, Mr. Holtzhausen indicated that only eight official hours will be
utilized for phytosanitary inspection, and additional two hours will be for overtime. He
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emphasized the importance of utilizing normal working hours; if there is no normal hour’s
inspection there should be no overtime service as well.
Mr Holtzhausen provided the contact details for managers of DIS for consultation regarding
regional, national, and international issues:
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For national and international issues Mr. Holtzhausen can be contacted in the following
details:
Cell no: 082 787 7788
E mail: MikeH@daff.gov.za
 For regional issues, following officials could be contacted in respective regions:
Eastern Cape- Mr. Pillay
Cell no: 083642 9735
E mail: PreggyP@nda.agric.za
Gauteng - Ms Coetzee
Cell no: 083 514 0376
E mail: JoeyC@nda.agric.za
KZN- Ms Maelane
Cell no: 082 442 4239
E mail: SalaminaM@nda.agric.za
7.
Possible new
markets
Western Cape- Mr. Reyneke
Cell: 082 482 5301
E mail: MikeR@nda.agric.za
Ms. Maja provided the presentation with regard to possible new markets for the 2011/2012
season as follows:
Ms. Maja indicated that DAFF and Thailand are currently exchanging technical information to
finalize PRA for the market access of citrus fruits from South Africa to Thailand.
 She indicated that DAFF and USDA-APHIS are currently exchanging technical information
for the expansion of market access for CBS free areas of the Western Cape: George,
Knysna, Mossel Bay, Van Rhynsdorp and Vredendal.
 Ms. Maja also indicated that DAFF and the authority of Republic of Korea are currently
exchanging technical information to finalize PRA for Lemons and Grapefruit.
Ms Maja
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She concluded by indicating that if all these markets (Thailand, Republic of Korea and USA)
could be opened during the season, special arrangements will be made for phytosanitary
registration and the information will be communicated to the relevant industry representatives.
8.
PANEL
DISCUSSION
I. China
II. EU
Mr. Möller outlined the problems experienced during the season as follows:
 PUC’s not registered and do not appear on cartons
 Orchard numbers do not appear on cartons
 Orchard / variety not correlating with registration
 Storage facility code missing
 Consignment notes not correlating with consignment
 Chinese stickers missing
 Incorrect consignment size
FVO visit
Mr. Holtzhausen indicated that the FVO officials visited SA to re-evaluate the implementation of
CBS RMS and the verification of the newly proposed pest free area in the Northern Cape. He
highlighted the following:

It was an extensive program including drive through NC.

The report was received from FVO and it was good although some concern was raised
regarding compliance to the requirements outside the CBS PFA.

DIS visit packing houses and production units to verify CBS freedom in the execution of
the EU CBS RMS
He outlined the problems experienced as follows:

Problems with use of code 8

Co-ordination with cold stores in port

Inspections of Spain consignments and old age fruit

Revised Additional declaration on Phyto

Citrus fruit produced in CBS PFA – AD

“The consignment complies with – Directive 2000/29/EC, IV A, 16[a], 16.3[a], 16.4[b]
specify PFA as WC &/or NC [Hartswater &/ or Warrenton, 16.5[c].

Citrus fruit that was produced outside the CBS PFA.

“The consignment complies with – Directive 2000/29/EC, IV A, 16[a], 16.3[a], 16.4[d],
16.5[c].
Mr. Möller
Mr. Holtzhausen
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EU CBS RMS has been edited. These include:

Orchard numbers to be added to label.

Variety to be added to label.

Use of code 6 where fruits are rejected but exported to CBS sensitive markets.

Where 6 are used and next hit occur then it is not counted as a hit for EU.
III. USA
Mr. Möller Outlined the problems experienced as follows:

High interceptions – FCM & Fruit Flies.

In – transit cold treatment stays at 24 days.

Mealy bugs interceptions – higher previous season.

Control measures – SIT, Spray programmes.

PUC’s rejected – 30 FCM.

Stricter measures with regard to quarantine pests.
- Removed from programme after 2 consecutive years,
- Not to be registered for the next year per PUC.
He further stated that there were no problems with registration and phytosanitary certificates &
PPQ 203 – completed correctly and on time.
Mr. Möller
IV. Iran
Permit Procedures:
Mr Möller indicated that there is a new permit for Iran citrus with two different declarations:
1. For CBS-free areas.
2. For Non CBS-free areas.
 CBS RMS will apply.
 PUC and fruit type must be registered for the EU and Iran.
 Exports were slow due to uncertainty early in the season, but export numbers are
picking up.
Problems experienced were outlined as follows:
 Incomplete sampling and consignment documents.
 More PUC’s per pallet than allowed.
 Incorrect sample size – less than 8 pallets.
 A new permit introduced - resulting in low volumes.
 Volumes picked up later in the season.
Mr. Möller
V. Republic of
Problems experienced were outlined as follows:
Mr. Möller
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Korea
VI. Japan
VII. Other
Phytosanitary
markets
9.
Overview/current
status of
Bactrocera
invadens


PUC’s not registered
Incorrect Markings – Use of Japan cartons as well as China stickers – these are not
marking requirements for Korea.
Problems experienced during 2011/11 season were outlined as follows:

SAPQ markings & PUC’s missing on cartons

Wrong PUC’s

Consignment notes and Bar Codes not correlating with consignments

Incomplete accompanying documents

Dirty cartons.

Consignments broken down into smaller consignments (not adhering to the
consignment size of 8 pallets for larger producers and 4 pallets for smaller growers)



Bangladesh and Indonesia the zero tolerance will apply for any injurious pest.
India and others have a list of pests.
African Countries pests and diseases are indicated on the permits, but:

Botswana has listed Bi (Bacterocera invadens) on permits.

EU, Republic of Korea and USA have indicated concerns.
Mr Venter provided the presentation with regard to Bactrocera invadens.
In his presentation he outlined the following:
Detection survey for B. invadens in South Africa
 National Survey started in 2006, to determine if the pest is present in an area.
 Early detection can make eradication of the pest possible.
 Information from detection surveys (trapping) can be used in establishment of pest free
area. It is just as important to know where the pest is, as where it is not.
 Currently 1100 permanent traps are set and serviced regularly countrywide by the
NPPOZA and another 300 + is serviced additionally by the major fruit industries.
Mr. Möller
Mr. Möller
Mr. Venter
Trapping for B. invadens and other exotic fruit flies
 Attractants: Methyl Eugenol (ME) attracts males of B. invadens.
 Biolure 3-component lure or protein bait attracts males and females of B. invadens and
other fruit flies such as Dacus species (pumpkin flies).
 Trap – Chempac Bucket trap, Moroccan trap or Lynfield.
 DDVP strip.
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10.
Other Matters
ISPM No 15
11.
CLOSURE
Actions after detection
 After one B. invadens detection a delimiting survey follows and the premises is
quarantined.
 If no more detections, delimitation continues with no additional measures.
 If two or more B. invadens specimens is detected, eradication follows and depending on
the circumstances and agricultural activity, a quarantine area is determined which may
stretch over several land owner’s properties.
 Eradication may consist of several phytosanitary measures to support the eradication
process and to prevent further distribution of fruit flies.
 High percentage producer cooperation is needed.
 Early detection ensures early eradication.
Mr Venter Hendricks provided the contact details of Surveillance National coordinator as
follows:
 Department of Agriculture; Forestry & Fisheries: Jan Hendrik Venter
 Manager Plant Health Early Warning Systems, Directorate Plant Health
 E-mail:janhendrikv@nda.agric.za, Tel +27 12 319 6384
 Citrus Industry Coordinator: Dr Aruna Manrakhan.
 CRI Nelspruit, Tel: +27 13 759 8000
 http://www.citrusres.com/index.htm
Ms Maelane outlined the purpose of regulating wood packaging material (ISPM No. 15:
Guidelines for regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade):
 Untreated and unprocessed wood can be the pathway for introduction and
spread of quarantine pests.
 IPPC mandates that wood packaging material used in the international trade
be debarked, treated and marked in accordance with ISPM No15.
She further stated that it is DAFF: DIS responsibilities to enforce ISPM No. 15 regulation
and the exporter’s responsibilities to ensure that supplier of WPM is registered with
DAFF: DIS.
She concluded by outlining the consequences of Non-Compliance which are:
Consignment may be: refused to enter, destroyed or treated.
Mr. Holtzhausen thanked all participants for their attendance.
Ms Maelane
Mr. Holtzhausen
The meeting was closed at 13:30
Compiled by: DAFF- PHIEP
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Abbreviations
CBS
CGA
DAFF
DFSQA
DIS
ETD
EU
FBO
FPT
FVO
ISPM
ME
NC
NPPO
PHIEP
PFA
PHC
PPECB
PPQ
PRA
PUC
RMS
SA
SAPQ
SIT
USA
Citrus Black Spot
Citrus Growers Association
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
Directorate Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Directorate Inspection Services
Estimated Time of Departure
European Union
Food Business Operation code
Fruit Produce Terminals
Food and Veterinary Office
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
Methyl Eugenol
Northern Cape
National Plant Protection Organization
Plant Health Import and Export protocols
Pest Free Areas
Pack House Code
Perishable Product Export Control Board
Plant Protection and Quarantine
Pest Risk Analysis
Production Unit Code
Risk Management System
South Africa
South African Plant Quarantine
Sterile Insect Technique
United States of America
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