The annual phytosanitary inspector training course has been organised for Wednesday 2 November in Alexandra. Details on this course and the registration form can be found at the following link:
Phytosanitary Inspector Training - Summerfruit NZ
This course is suitable for MPI Approved Organisation (MAO) packhouses, or those who intend to become MAOs. Exporting packhouses must have at least one phytosanitary inspector, who has completed a Summerfruit NZ approved phytosanitary inspector training programme within the last two years. This course is aimed at inspectors, but system administrators and packhouse managers may also find it beneficial.
The course will be presented by Stephen Ogden and Peter Ensor from Market Access Solutionz. It will cover:
- MPI’s export certification system
- Role of the phytosanitary inspector
- Importing Countries Phytosanitary requirements (ICPRs)
- Sampling and Inspection
- Recording Inspections
- Official Assurance Programmes requirements (OAPs)
- MPI audit requirements
- Application of MPL’s and acceptance numbers
- MRL compliance
- COVID-19 considerations
Registrations must be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday 25 October 2022.