GIAC Oct 2024 Meeting: Phytosanitary Issuance Policy

BACKGROUND

When FGIS inspection services are waived or otherwise unavailable, the current MOU agreement between FGIS and APHIS/PPQ does not allow for phytosanitary certification without a 921-2 form. In case of natural disasters or other interruption of services, there should be a procedure that provides phytosanitary issuance which is required by importing countries.

OBJECTIVES AND DISCUSSION 

GIAC Oct 2024 Meeting: Grain Grading Technology

Background

The grain inspection industry has been using the same equipment and procedures since its inception in 1976. While these methods have served the industry well over the years, it’s becoming clear that they are not keeping pace with the rapid technological advancements being made within the grain industry itself. This discrepancy is causing issues or holding entities back in terms of staffing, consistency, and accuracy of inspections.

Objectives and Discussion 

GIAC Oct 2024 Meeting: Discussion Document on Grain Analysis Equivalence

New technologies are steadily increasing our grain analysis capability.  The challenge for FGIS, and by extension, for all participants in the grain market, is to incorporate new technologies or improved operating procedures without creating discontinuities or disruptions in markets.  Analytical differences can create instant economic stress if products are revalued or misvalued among market participants.

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