4.—(1) For the purposes of phytosanitary certification of a consignment of plants or plant products in respect of which the application has been made, the authorised officermay —
(a)
inspect the consignment of plants or plant products , including their packaging, and take such samples thereof as may reasonably be necessary for analysis or laboratory examination;
(b)
inspect the containers, receptacles or premises containing or holding the plants or plant products and the conveyance transporting the plants or plant products; and
(c)
do all such other things that are reasonably necessary for him to carry out the certification.
(2) Where a certification that disinfestation or disinfection treatment of the consignment of plants or plant products has been carried out is required in a phytosanitary certificate, the disinfestation or disinfection treatment shall be carried out in the presence of an authorised officer.