For Cambodia’s ambition to become a regional agricultural powerhouse, the phytosanitary certificate is both a shield and a mirror. It protects international biosecurity while reflecting the state of the country’s technical capacity and governance.
– As Cambodia aggressively expands its agricultural exports to meet global demand, a crucial document no larger than a piece of paper has become the unexpected gatekeeper of economic progress: the phytosanitary certificate. phytosanitary certificate cambodia
The legal framework is clear. Cambodia’s Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine (2000) and its updated Prakas (regulations) mandate that any consignment of regulated plant products must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. This aligns Cambodia with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), of which it has been a member since 2005. For Cambodia’s ambition to become a regional agricultural
Despite the challenges, the system has notable successes. Cambodia’s fresh mango exports to China, governed by a strict phytosanitary protocol signed in 2020, have more than tripled. This was achieved by training 12 registered fumigation and cold-treatment facilities that meet Chinese standards, and by issuing over 1,500 compliant phytosanitary certificates in 2022 alone. The legal framework is clear