Issue of phytosanitary certificates
5.—(1)  No phytosanitary certificate shall be issued unless —
(a)the authorised officer is satisfied that the consignment of plants or plant products inspected —
(i)fits the description stated in the application form;
(ii)is considered free from quarantine pests and is practically free from other injurious pests; and
(iii)conforms to the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing country; and
(b)the applicant has paid, in accordance with rule 7, all the fees for the services rendered and expenses incurred for the phytosanitary certification.
(2)  Every phytosanitary certificate issued shall be in the form specified in the First Schedule.