Electronic certification is mandatory and modernizes phytosanitary procedures, eliminating the need for paper and stamps.
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Launched in May 2024, the Electronic Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Phyto), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), surpassed the mark of 20,000 issuances last Monday (18). The mandatory certification, as per Ordinance No. 749/2024, is aimed at the export of plant products. According to Minister Carlos Fávaro, the tool functions as a true passport for the goods, ensuring the health of the products in international trade. He stated that the process is being modernized to gain speed, eliminating the need for paper and stamps. The e-Phyto, which stands for "electronic phytosanitary certificate," was developed by Mapa in partnership with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and aims to replace paper certificates with secure and standardized digital versions, strengthening international trade with greater speed and less bureaucracy in negotiations. According to Mapa, since the first issuance on January 16 of this year, 447 companies have already ...