Plant quarantine implications of the sanitary and phytosanitary SPS agreement on the seed trade in Malaysia

Mazlan Saadon, . and Ho Haw Leng, . and Atikah Abd. Kadir Jailani, . (2003) Plant quarantine implications of the sanitary and phytosanitary SPS agreement on the seed trade in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Modern transportation and technology has shortened the movement of seeds in the international market inadvertently increases the risk of trans-movement and introduction of pests. The introduction of exotic pest into a country can have a deleterious effect on its economy particularly if infestation occurs on the economic commodity of the country. Hence the role of plant quarantine is important in order to prevent the entry of exotic pests and diseases by regulating the import agriculture commodities Under the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 an import permit is required for the importation of seeds into the country. Seed health issues are increasingly important in international seed trade. As a Member of World Trade Organization WTO Malaysia is obligated to fullfill the requirements of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary SPS Agreement. The paper outlines the following: i regulatory requirements for importation on various type of seeds into Malaysia this includes restrictions and conditions for import ii some of the key elements in SPS Agreement such as the basic rights and obligations to take phytosanitary measures PM harmonization of PM acceptance of equivalence transparent in PM risk assessment based on sciences and acceptance of pest free area iii effects if SPS Agreement on seed trade in Malaysia and iv some implications of the SPS Agreement on Malaysian seed trade. Some of the pertinent constraints encountered by Department of Agriculture to implement SPS Agreement are; inadequate information on plant health status lack of resource and infrastructure in certain areas and the organizational need for more exposure and participation in international forum on SPS issues. To overcome the above affects implications and constraints currently efforts by Department of Agriculture are in progress towards the compliance with SPS measures such as i generating comprehensive pest data and plant health information ii improving strengthening and establishing RD capacity as well as collaboration and support from R D institutions and private industry to produce scientific output and iii increase human resource development and upgrading plant quarantine infrastructure and facilities.

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Modern transportation and technology has shortened the movement of seeds in the international market inadvertently increases the risk of trans-movement and introduction of pests. The introduction of exotic pest into a country can have a deleterious effect on its economy particularly if infestation occurs on the economic commodity of the country. Hence the role of plant quarantine is important in order to prevent the entry of exotic pests and diseases by regulating the import agriculture commodities Under the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 an import permit is required for the importation of seeds into the country. Seed health issues are increasingly important in international seed trade. As a Member of World Trade Organization WTO Malaysia is obligated to fullfill the requirements of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary SPS Agreement. The paper outlines the following: i regulatory requirements for importation on various type of seeds into Malaysia this includes restrictions and conditions for import ii some of the key elements in SPS Agreement such as the basic rights and obligations to take phytosanitary measures PM harmonization of PM acceptance of equivalence transparent in PM risk assessment based on sciences and acceptance of pest free area iii effects if SPS Agreement on seed trade in Malaysia and iv some implications of the SPS Agreement on Malaysian seed trade. Some of the pertinent constraints encountered by Department of Agriculture to implement SPS Agreement are; inadequate information on plant health status lack of resource and infrastructure in certain areas and the organizational need for more exposure and participation in international forum on SPS issues. To overcome the above affects implications and constraints currently efforts by Department of Agriculture are in progress towards the compliance with SPS measures such as i generating comprehensive pest data and plant health information ii improving strengthening and establishing RD capacity as well as collaboration and support from R D institutions and private industry to produce scientific output and iii increase human resource development and upgrading plant quarantine infrastructure and facilities.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	SEEDS
AGROVOC Term:	SEED PRODUCTION
AGROVOC Term:	SEED INDUSTRY
AGROVOC Term:	TRADE
AGROVOC Term:	TRADE AGREEMENTS
AGROVOC Term:	INTERNATIONAL TRADE
AGROVOC Term:	QUARANTINE
AGROVOC Term:	PLANTS
AGROVOC Term:	PESTS
AGROVOC Term:	PLANT DISEASES
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16812

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