In the world of export and import business, a fumigation certificate is a very important document. Whether you are into agriculture, shipping, or storage, it is important to ensure that your goods are free from pests and contaminants. This is where a fumigation certificate comes into play. But how do you get one? Let us know in detail.
What is Fumigation?
Fumigation is a process of using fumigant( methyl bromide or aluminium phosphide) to control pests and protect products during storage and transportation. Fumigation involves filling an area with gaseous pesticides, known as fumigants, to suffocate or poison pests. This method is commonly used to control pests, bacteria, and other unwanted organisms in various environments such as agricultural fields, storage facilities, and shipping containers.
The fumigation process involves sealing an area to be treated, a product or container and applying the fumigant, and then ventilating the area or products to remove any remaining fumigant gases. This ensures that the pests are effectively eradicated and that the treated space is safe for humans and animals to re-enter. This is usually done before shipping or exporting product to prevent the spread of pests to one country to another country.
1. Steps To Obtain a Methyl Bromide Fumigation Certificate, As Per NSPM-12
- • Determine the regulations in your Area: Methyl bromide fumigation is a regulated activity of the government and the regulations vary by country, state, or province. Make sure you are aware of the specific regulations in your country and the importing country.
- • Find a certified fumigation agency: Look for a fumigation company that is certified and authorized to perform methyl bromide fumigation.
- • Schedule the fumigation: Contact the fumigation company to schedule the fumigation and ensure that they are aware of the specific requirements for your shipment, including the importing country’s regulations.
- • Provide necessary documentation: Provide the fumigation company with any necessary documentation, such as a packing list, commercial invoice, or certificate of origin, to help them prepare for the fumigation.
- • Arrange for inspection: Once the fumigation is completed, arrange for an inspection of the shipment by a certified inspector.
- • Obtain the certificate: If the inspection is successful, the inspector will issue a methyl bromide fumigation certificate, which will be required for the shipment to be cleared by customs in the importing country.
- • Submit the certificate: Submit the methyl bromide fumigation certificate to the relevant authorities in the importing country as required by their regulations.
2. Steps To Obtain an Aluminium Phosphide Fumigation Certificate, As Per NSPM-22
- Understand NSPM-22 Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements and guidelines outlined in NSPM-22 for aluminum phosphide fumigation. This includes understanding the dosages, application methods, safety measures, and documentation required.
- Search Certified Fumigation Service Provider: Ensure that the fumigation service provider is certified and authorized to perform aluminum phosphide fumigation as per NSPM-22 standards.
- Fumigation Inspection: Ensure that the goods are prepared for fumigation. This may involve sealing the area, removing non-target items, and ensuring proper ventilation.
- Required Documents For Certificate: Submit the required documentation to the fumigation agency. This includes details about the goods to be fumigated, and exporter/importer details in case of goods exporting.
- Fumigation Process: The certified fumigation provider will carry out the fumigation process using aluminum phosphide in accordance with NSPM-22 guidelines.
- Issuance of the Fumigation Certificate: The service provider will prepare a detailed fumigation report, including information about the fumigant used, the dosage, exposure time, and the results of the post-fumigation inspection. Based on the inspection report and compliance with NSPM-22 standards, the fumigation agency will issue the aluminium fumigation certificate. This certificate confirms that the fumigation was performed according to the required standards and that the goods are pest-free.
An ISPM-15 fumigation certificate is a certificate that confirms that wood packaging materials (such as crates, pallets, or dunnage) have been treated according to the international standards set forth by the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM-15). These standards were established to prevent the spread of harmful pests by moving through wood packaging materials across international borders.
3. Steps To Obtain Fumigation Certificate, As Per ISPM-15
- • Ensure that the wood packaging materials meet the ISPM-15 requirements: The materials should be made of solid wood, without any knots or cracks, and be free of pests.
- • Find a certified fumigation provider: Look for a fumigation company (Pest Free Services Fumigation Services and Certification Provider license number IN-723/MB) that is certified and authorized to perform ISPM-15 treatments.
- • Schedule the fumigation: Contact the fumigation company to schedule fumigation and ensure. They are aware of the specific requirements for your shipment, including the importing country’s regulations.
- • Provide necessary documentation: Provide the necessary documents, such as a packing list, invoice, or certificate of origin. To the fumigation company to prepare the fumigation certificate.
- • Arrange for inspection: Once the fumigation is completed, arrange for an inspection of the shipment by a certified inspector.
- • Obtain the certificate: If the fumigation is successful, the fumigation operator will issue an ISPM-15 fumigation certificate. Which will be required for the shipment to be cleared by customs in the importing country.
- • Submit the certificate: Submit the ISPM-15 Fumigation Certificate to the relevant authorities of the importing country as per their regulations.
Note: It is important to ensure that all wooden items manufactured and packaged are treated as per ISPM-15 standards to avoid any delays or additional charges during the export process.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)
Fumigation Certificate for Export is a document issued by a government approved fumigation service providing agency. Which certifies that a specific shipment, container, or wood packaging material has been fumigated under a process.
A fumigation certificate is typically required in Import and export of goods, Quarantine purposes, Food storage and processing.
Fumigation has been done as per ISPM-15, NSPM-12 & NSPM-22 norms of Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Government of India. The fumigation treatment has no residual effect on preventing re-infestation of common pests after 21 days. Hence we cannot give any guarantee in this regard. There is no liability on the certifying company or its owner or representative in respect of the certificate. Hence the fumigation certificate is not valid after 21 days from the date of fumigation. This means you must export the shipment within 21 days or the goods will need to be fumigated again.
To get a fumigation certificate, you can contact professional fumigation service provider agency or search for fumigation certificate online. Our company’s website will appear on top of the google which is certified and authorized to carry out fumigation treatment.
In India, fumigation certificates are typically issued by authorized agencies or companies. Approved By: Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India for providing fumigation services. The fumigation process involves the use of fumigant such as Methyl Bromide and Aluminium Phosphide. To eliminate pests or insects from specific goods, containers, or areas. Fumigation certificates are essential for international export/import, particularly when shipping goods that require treatment to meet phytosanitary or quarantine regulations.
Yes, every wood product crossing the international border requires a fumigation certificate whether it is plywood or wooden temple