EXPORT PROCEDURES
Most countries have a fixed protocol governing the importation
of plant materials as these can carry potential harmful diseases and/or organisms.
It is therefore necessary to know what the import regulations are before plants
can be exported to any country. VG Nurseries (Pty) Ltd. is well positioned
through long term relations with the Sanitary Services of various countries
to provide the necessary guarantees and securities required for the export
of grapevine plants. Contact us for detailed information regarding all the
steps of initiating an export delivery. Below find a brief summary of the
structure of the South African grape industry and its regulatory bodies.
The South African Wine and Table Grape Industries are regulated by the Plant
Improvement Act of the South African Department of Agriculture. The Vine Improvement
Association (VIA) is responsible for the Wine Grape Industry and the Deciduous
Fruit Improvement Association (DFA) for the Table- and Drying Grape Industry.
Both these associations are accredited by the South African Government to
regulate the respective industries regarding the requirements as specified
in the Plant Improvement Act.
The VIA- and DFA-boards consists of representatives from producers, commercial
nurseries, government and registered plant improvement organizations. The
activities of the VIA and DFA are audited by the Department of Agriculture
of South Africa. The VIA and DFA ensure that the rules of the South African
Plant Certification Scheme for Wine Grapes and South African
Plant Certification Scheme for Deciduous Fruit respectively, are followed
for certified plant material.
Only certified material that qualifies for the issuing of a phytosanitary
certificate will be exported. Contact our office for information regarding
packaging, phytosanitary control measures, storage and shipment details, shipping
routes, shipment dates, etc. VG Nurseries (Pty) Ltd is conveniently located
within 80 km from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town Port from
where plants can be distributed anywhere in the world at anytime of the year.
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