Key Points in Phytosanitary Inspections

Key Points in Phytosanitary Inspections

Key Points in Phytosanitary Inspections

Key Points in Phytosanitary Inspections

2025

In the international flower and plant trade, quality is not only a matter of beauty but also of health. To ensure that flowers and plants are free from harmful organisms and can be safely transported domestically and abroad, phytosanitary inspections are essential. But what do we look for?

What is a phytosanitary inspection?
A phytosanitary inspection is an official check in which plants, flowers, or seeds are inspected for diseases, pests, and other harmful organisms. For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required: this document confirms that the shipment meets the requirements of the importing country.

What do we do regarding phytosanitary inspections?
As a flower wholesaler, we can only participate in the final stage of phytosanitary inspections. It starts with the grower and transport to us. We check this and ensure that the products arrive at our customers undamaged. The steps we take:

  • Preventive quality control
    Our staff inspects all incoming and outgoing flowers and plants daily. This way we detect pests or diseases in time and ensure that only healthy products enter the market.
  • Documentation and certificates
    For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required. We make sure all documents are in order to avoid delays and surprises at the border.
  • Cooperation with inspection authorities
    We work closely with the NVWA and the Quality Control Bureau. By applying for inspections on time and being well prepared, shipments run efficiently and smoothly.
  • Sustainable supply chain
    We work with growers who, like us, are committed to high quality and healthy cultivation. Together we build a strong and reliable chain in which sustainability and health come first.

Why is this so important?

International trade: without a phytosanitary certificate, a shipment often cannot leave the country.

Preventing spread: pests and diseases can cause enormous damage in countries where they do not yet occur.

Reputation and reliability: customers value suppliers who always meet the highest quality standards.

Without phytosanitary inspections, no trade
Phytosanitary inspections may not be the most visible part of the flower and plant trade, but they are one of the most important. By paying attention to healthy products, hygiene, documentation, packaging, and planning, you avoid problems and contribute to a strong, reliable sector.

In the international flower and plant trade, quality is not only a matter of beauty but also of health. To ensure that flowers and plants are free from harmful organisms and can be safely transported domestically and abroad, phytosanitary inspections are essential. But what do we look for?

What is a phytosanitary inspection?
A phytosanitary inspection is an official check in which plants, flowers, or seeds are inspected for diseases, pests, and other harmful organisms. For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required: this document confirms that the shipment meets the requirements of the importing country.

What do we do regarding phytosanitary inspections?
As a flower wholesaler, we can only participate in the final stage of phytosanitary inspections. It starts with the grower and transport to us. We check this and ensure that the products arrive at our customers undamaged. The steps we take:

  • Preventive quality control
    Our staff inspects all incoming and outgoing flowers and plants daily. This way we detect pests or diseases in time and ensure that only healthy products enter the market.
  • Documentation and certificates
    For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required. We make sure all documents are in order to avoid delays and surprises at the border.
  • Cooperation with inspection authorities
    We work closely with the NVWA and the Quality Control Bureau. By applying for inspections on time and being well prepared, shipments run efficiently and smoothly.
  • Sustainable supply chain
    We work with growers who, like us, are committed to high quality and healthy cultivation. Together we build a strong and reliable chain in which sustainability and health come first.

Why is this so important?

International trade: without a phytosanitary certificate, a shipment often cannot leave the country.

Preventing spread: pests and diseases can cause enormous damage in countries where they do not yet occur.

Reputation and reliability: customers value suppliers who always meet the highest quality standards.

Without phytosanitary inspections, no trade
Phytosanitary inspections may not be the most visible part of the flower and plant trade, but they are one of the most important. By paying attention to healthy products, hygiene, documentation, packaging, and planning, you avoid problems and contribute to a strong, reliable sector.

In the international flower and plant trade, quality is not only a matter of beauty but also of health. To ensure that flowers and plants are free from harmful organisms and can be safely transported domestically and abroad, phytosanitary inspections are essential. But what do we look for?

What is a phytosanitary inspection?
A phytosanitary inspection is an official check in which plants, flowers, or seeds are inspected for diseases, pests, and other harmful organisms. For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required: this document confirms that the shipment meets the requirements of the importing country.

What do we do regarding phytosanitary inspections?
As a flower wholesaler, we can only participate in the final stage of phytosanitary inspections. It starts with the grower and transport to us. We check this and ensure that the products arrive at our customers undamaged. The steps we take:

  • Preventive quality control
    Our staff inspects all incoming and outgoing flowers and plants daily. This way we detect pests or diseases in time and ensure that only healthy products enter the market.
  • Documentation and certificates
    For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required. We make sure all documents are in order to avoid delays and surprises at the border.
  • Cooperation with inspection authorities
    We work closely with the NVWA and the Quality Control Bureau. By applying for inspections on time and being well prepared, shipments run efficiently and smoothly.
  • Sustainable supply chain
    We work with growers who, like us, are committed to high quality and healthy cultivation. Together we build a strong and reliable chain in which sustainability and health come first.

Why is this so important?

International trade: without a phytosanitary certificate, a shipment often cannot leave the country.

Preventing spread: pests and diseases can cause enormous damage in countries where they do not yet occur.

Reputation and reliability: customers value suppliers who always meet the highest quality standards.

Without phytosanitary inspections, no trade
Phytosanitary inspections may not be the most visible part of the flower and plant trade, but they are one of the most important. By paying attention to healthy products, hygiene, documentation, packaging, and planning, you avoid problems and contribute to a strong, reliable sector.

In the international flower and plant trade, quality is not only a matter of beauty but also of health. To ensure that flowers and plants are free from harmful organisms and can be safely transported domestically and abroad, phytosanitary inspections are essential. But what do we look for?

What is a phytosanitary inspection?
A phytosanitary inspection is an official check in which plants, flowers, or seeds are inspected for diseases, pests, and other harmful organisms. For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required: this document confirms that the shipment meets the requirements of the importing country.

What do we do regarding phytosanitary inspections?
As a flower wholesaler, we can only participate in the final stage of phytosanitary inspections. It starts with the grower and transport to us. We check this and ensure that the products arrive at our customers undamaged. The steps we take:

  • Preventive quality control
    Our staff inspects all incoming and outgoing flowers and plants daily. This way we detect pests or diseases in time and ensure that only healthy products enter the market.
  • Documentation and certificates
    For exports, a phytosanitary certificate is often required. We make sure all documents are in order to avoid delays and surprises at the border.
  • Cooperation with inspection authorities
    We work closely with the NVWA and the Quality Control Bureau. By applying for inspections on time and being well prepared, shipments run efficiently and smoothly.
  • Sustainable supply chain
    We work with growers who, like us, are committed to high quality and healthy cultivation. Together we build a strong and reliable chain in which sustainability and health come first.

Why is this so important?

International trade: without a phytosanitary certificate, a shipment often cannot leave the country.

Preventing spread: pests and diseases can cause enormous damage in countries where they do not yet occur.

Reputation and reliability: customers value suppliers who always meet the highest quality standards.

Without phytosanitary inspections, no trade
Phytosanitary inspections may not be the most visible part of the flower and plant trade, but they are one of the most important. By paying attention to healthy products, hygiene, documentation, packaging, and planning, you avoid problems and contribute to a strong, reliable sector.