2. Special Programme for Strengthening SPS Facilities and
“
Quality Inspection Services in Compliance with WT O-
Establishment of An Integrated National Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service [NAPHIS]”
NAPHIS
Ministry of National Food Security and Research
Govt. of Pakistan
Islamabad
September, 2012

3. APPLICATION OF SANITARY/PHYTSOSANITARY
(SPS) MEASURES UNDER WTO
 Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures necessary for
protection of human, animal or plant life or health.
 Members shall ensure application of SPS measures based
upon scientific principles.
 SPS measures shall not be applied in a manner which
constitute a disguised restriction on International trade.

4. STATUS OF SPS MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN
 Pakistan lacks coherent strategy for SPS Management in
relation to its trade.
 Non-compliance with food safety/quality standards in
export trade.
 Frequent rejection of agricultural export consignments,
results into huge loss of foreign exchange earnings, while
poor quality imports are also equally harmful.
 Imposition of ban(s) on exports due to non-compliance of
SPS Standards.
 Lack of SPS Management capacity in Agricultural Line
Departments/Labs.
 SPS Acts/ Laws/ Quality Standards require review.
 Lack of SPS Management/inspection and quality
certification system for meeting International trade
requirements.

5. EXISTING LEGAL/REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
ON SPS
 The Pakistan Animal Quarantine (Import and Export of Animal
and Animal Products) Ordinance, 1978.
 The Pakistan Plant Quarantine Act, 1976.
 The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking ) Act, 1937.
 The Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act, 1997.
 The Exclusive Fisheries Zone (Regulation and Fishing) Act,
1975.
 The Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971 (Ordinance No. II
of 1971).

6. NAPHIS – AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
 Capacity Building of Federal Agricultural Line
Departments/Labs for SPS Management / Int. Accreditation.
 Ensure compliance of national/international food safety
standards for better trade in agriculture produce/livestock.
 Designate National Enquiry Point/Contact Point for SPS
Management System.
 Develop an Integrated National SPS Management/ Inspection
& Quality Certification System for exports/imports.
 Co-ordinate Provincial SPS Control System with Federal
functions.
 Establish NAPHIS, as a National Food Safety, Animal and Plant
Health Regulatory Body/Authority.

7. NAPHIS COMPONENT UNIT/RELATED BODIES
Ministry of National Food
Security and Research
GQTL
(M/Food Security) AQD
(M/Food Security)
DPP NVL
(M/Food Security) (M/Food Security)
NAPH IS
FSC & RD MFD
(M/Food Security) (M/Ports & Shipping)
DALPMG
(Devolved)
Other Related Agencies:
(a) Local: MOC, MOH, M/Food Security, M/Ports & Shipping, Provincial Agr/Food
Departments/PDDBs, M/Science & Technology (PNAC , PSQCA) etc
(b) Foreign: Codex Alimentarius Commission/Committees FAO, WHO, UNIDO, WTO
USDA/APHIS and Foreign Trading Partners.

8. NAPHIS - ACHIEVEMENTS
 NAPHIS role has been largely recognized both nationally and
internationally (FAO, EU, UNIDO, CSF, USDA / APHIS etc).
 TECHNICAL:
MOUs /Bilateral Trade Agreements :
 Framework for Equivalency Work Plan signed with USDA,
allowing import / export of irradiated food / fruits /
mangoes etc.
 Operational Work Plan for Domestic Irradiation of Mangoes
signed with APHIS/USDA.
 Joint survey of Mango Orchards by DPP and PHDEC helped
achieve compliance procedures for mango export.

9. Analytical Reports:
 NAPHIS – APHIS Cooperation
 Gelatin Units , Fish / Fisheries Products
 Citrus Exports
 Slaughter Houses
 NAPHIS Inventory / Regulatory Framework
 Food Safety, NAPHIS, TA Requirements, Analysis of
Confiscated Export Consignments etc.

10. TECHNICAL:
 Risk analysis carried out in 35 districts of Punjab /Sindh by NVL for
Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD).
 Pest Risk Analysis carried out by DPP for Mangoes, Apples, Citrus
Fruits, Dates and Cherry exports to meet USA/Australia /China
concerns.
 Compiled data for EU-TRTA-II Program on inspection and certification
systems of component units and related bodies for SPS compliance.
 Developed Risk Analysis Framework for Import/Export of animals and
animal products, fish and fish products, including Halal Meat
Certification.
 Framework of Pest Risk Analysis for plants and plant material,
prepared for NPPO (DPP).
 Import Risk Analysis conducted for heavy metals in fish.

11.  Instituted regular feedback system for benefit of exporters, regulatory
bodies and TDAP for remedial measures to check confiscation of
export consignments under European Commission Rapid Alert System
for Food and Feed (RASFF).
 NAPHIS was instrumental in approval of 7 slaughter houses in Karachi
and Lahore, which are currently exporting mutton and beef to
Middle Eastern countries, as per World Animal Health Organization
(OIE) standards.
 Upon NAPHIS initiatives USDA sponsored visit of APHIS Experts to
Pakistan to assist in Mango Export Programme to US.

12. LEGAL:
 Drafted Bill for conversion of NAPHIS into Regulatory
Authority after consultation with Federal and Provincial
Ministries / Divisions / Departments / Agencies and with the
assistance of an international SPS Specialist hired by UNIDO
under EU TRTA-II Program.
 Bill shall be submitted to the Parliament i.e. after clearance by
the Council of Common Interest, the Cabinet, and vetting by
Ministry of Law.
 Initiated review of SPS Acts/Laws/Regulations and
Grades/Quality Standards.
 Drafted Food Safety /Quality Standards for SAARC.

13. LAB. ACCREDITATION
 Accreditation of two labs each of GQTL and MFD
(Microbiological & Chemical) got extended up to 2012 by
Norwegian Agency.
 Pre-assessment study for accreditation of Laboratories.
 Prepared Accreditation Work Plan for the labs of Agricultural
Line Departments/Labs ( e.g. NVL & FSC & RD Lab has applied
for accreditation and MFD & GQTL labs already re-accredited).
 Designation of Quality/ Technical Managers by Line
Departments for Dev. of Quality /Technical Manuals (ISO –
17025).
 Survey Report on Public Sector Lab Testing facilities for
Processed/Semi-Processed Food Products – (Accredited/Non-
Accredited), November, 2008.
 Construction of two additional lab buildings for GQTL (Islamabad
and Karachi) and NVL building is at design stage.
 Supply of additional lab equipment etc. to NVL, GQTL, FSC & RD,
and MFD.

14. INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION:
 Advised TDAP / REAP (MOC) to initiate action against
exporters, failing to meet International quality requirements.
 Sensitized Rice and Chillies Growers (Punjab & Sindh) on
Aflatoxin issues and advised for adoption of Modern Drying
Techniques/ GAP.
 On NAPHIS initiative, four Codex meetings approved for
financial support through Codex Trust Fund (2012) including
CODEX Committee on pesticide residues.
 NAPHIS member of National TBT Committee.

15. ADMINISTRATIVE:
 (NAPHIS) has been designated as National Enquiry Point
on SPS issues.
 NAPHIS designated as Contact Point for Codex Alimentarius
Commission.
 Reconstituted National Codex Committee and four Sub
Committees.

16. FOOD SAFETY HAZARDS
BIOLOGICAL
 Bacteria, fungi, virus, worms, insects and rodents
CHEMICAL
 Mycotoxins, marine toxins, environmental
contaminants (mercury, lead), radionuclide and dioxins.
 Pesticides and Veterinary drugs

17. ACTION MATRIX
 Food Safety policy at National level
 Enforcement of pesticide legislation for import, registration,
formulation & distribution.
 Establish a network of pesticides residue testing laboratories in
the country. Initially one in each of the Provinces and designate
a National Pesticides Reference Lab (NARC).
 Accreditation of laboratories
 Update Analytical standards
 Revise existing grades and standards of quality of agricultural
produce to include MRLs, as per Codex standards.

18.  Inspection and certification of agricultural produce for assurance
of compliance with international MRL standards.
 Introduction of Good Agricultural Practices at farmer / growers
level, including judicious use of pesticides on need basis.
 Establish a risk analysis system based upon pesticide risk analysis,
pesticide risk management and information sharing with
stakeholders.
 Impart training to growers on adoption of G.A.P.
 Assist farmers in pest and disease management (Integrated Pest
Management IPMS)

19. IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
i. Help ensure supply of safe food to the consumers.
ii. Remove health hazards associated with indiscriminate
use of excessive pesticides.
iii. Help gain market access to potential markets through
SPS compliance.
iv. Minimize chances of rejections of export
consignments at destination.
v. Increase export earnings through increase in per unit
price due to better quality produce.

20. CONCLUSION
 Various case studies conducted by different
organizations / departments conclude that;
excessive pesticides are being used in
Pakistan which has aggravated pest
problems and has imposed substantial
external cost on the stakeholders.
 Indicating institutional failure in the
country, which requires policy decision on
establishment of a regulatory authority
to protect health of consumers and growers.

21. PROPOSED MODULE OF SPS CONTROL
AUTHORITY
National Food Safety, Animal & Plant Health Authority
Integrated SPS
Border Control
Federal Level
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Provincial Level
Food Safety Animal Health
Plant Health (PCA)
(PCA) (PCA)

22. NAPHIS - WAY FORWARD
 Implementation of a Systematic program to monitor the use of
different pesticides.
 Clarity in role of public sector institutions responsible for pesticide
residue analysis and dissemination of information.
 Amendment of existing grades and standards of quality of exportable
agricultural commodities to include MRLs.
 Introduction of pest risk management regime and traceability
protocols to protect health of consumers and growers.
 Encourage growers for Global G.A.P. Certification. Trade Policy
Decision on Pak G.A.P. System may be expedited.
 Pesticides testing laboratories may be established, at least one in
each province.
 A national pesticide reference lab may be designated preferably in
NARC (PARC).