<p>Phytosanitary certificate document is the origin of the shipment and confirms inspection in the country of origin by a member of that country's national plant protection organization.&nbsp; </p>
<p>This helps ensure that the shipment of commodities is free of injurious plant pests and diseases.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The certifying country usually charges a fee for providing these certificates.&nbsp; <br>
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  Phytosanitary certificate is governed under the International Plant Protection Convention, a multilateral treaty acknowledged by the World Trade Organization as the source for international standards for phytosanitary measures affecting trade. Phytosanitary certificate is recognized as an internationally accepted form of pest risk mitigation.&nbsp; </p>