
Bringing phytosanitary certificates into the digital age
Using electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhytos) for exporting plants and plant products reduces trade costs, increases exporter margins and speeds up the delivery of fresh produce, ultimately boosting global agrifood trade. A new report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights how digitalization simplifies cross-border trade by replacing paper-based certificates prone to delays, losses and additional costs. The study, based on data from Serbia, Egypt, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, shows that ePhytos