5.—(1) No phytosanitary certificate shall be issued unless —
(a)
the authorised officer is satisfied that the consignment of plants, plant products or other regulated articles inspected —
(i)
fits the description stated in the application form;
(ii)
is considered free from quarantine pests as specified by the importing country; and
(iii)
conforms to the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing country, including those for regulated non-quarantine pests; 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) A phytosanitary certificate issued in respect of regulated articles that originate from Singapore shall be in such form as the Director-General may determine.
[S 323/2005 wef 01/06/2005]
[S 380/2009 wef 01/09/2009]
(3) A phytosanitary certificate for re-export issued in respect of regulated articles that do not originate from Singapore shall be in such form as the Director-General may determine.