Phytosanitary / treatment
Fumigation certificate
Mandatory for certain products/markets
About this certificate
- Type
- Government (issued by exporting-country authority)
- Issued by
- Licensed fumigation operator; endorsed by NPPO in some countries
- Recognised bodies
- Accredited fumigators (e.g. AFAS for Australia-style methyl bromide); NPPO oversight
- Product scope
- Grain, pulses, nuts, dates, spices, dried fruit, wood packaging
- Typical validity
- Per consignment
- Key data on the certificate
- Certificate no.; fumigator & registration no.; commodity & quantity; container/consignment ID; fumigant (methyl bromide/phosphine); dosage g/m3; exposure time; temperature; date/place; TLV reading; signature
Key markets that require it
- India — Mandatory: Grains, pulses & other listed commodities (methyl bromide) Source for India
Markets named in the catalogue
India (MB for grains/pulses), Indonesia, Australia, China, Egypt, GCC for some grains, dates, spices; timber packaging (ISPM 15 mark)
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.