REPORT OF SADC REGIONAL AWARENESS CREATION WORKSHOP …

REPORT OF SADC REGIONAL AWARENESS CREATION

WORKSHOP ON SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY

ISSUES FOR STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP

12-13 SEPTEMBER, 2013

SHERATON HOTEL, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Directorate SADC Secretariat Private Bag 0095 Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 3951863 Fax: +267 3924099 Email: [email protected]

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Regional SPS Awareness Workshop, 12 – 13 September 2013 – Report Page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... 6

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7

2.0 OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES ................................................................................................... 7

3.0 ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 8

4.0 OPENING REMARKS ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.0 REVISED WORKSHOP PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 9

6.0 WORKSHOP APPROACH AND PROCESS ........................................................................................ 9

6.1 PRESENTATION FROM WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION .............................................................................. 9 6.2 PRESENTATIONS ON FOOD SAFETY, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH .......................................................... 10 6.3 PRESENTATIONS ON THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SPS

COORDINATING COMMITTEES .......................................................................................................................... 10 6.4 PRESENTATIONS ON CASE STUDIES ON INTRA-REGIONAL MARKET ACCESS ......................................... 11 6.5 ORGANISATION REPORTS.......................................................................................................................... 12

7.0 KEY OUTPUTS OF THE WORKSHOP ............................................................................................... 12

8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 13

9.0 EVALUATION OF WORKSHOP AND CLOSE .................................................................................. 13

10.0 APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX 2: OPENING REMARKS ................................................................................................................ 25 APPENDIX 3: REVISED WORKSHOP PROGRAMME ........................................................................................... 28 ATTACHMENT 1: WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS ............................................................................................... 30 ATTACHMENT 2: ORGANISATION REPORTS ..................................................................................................... 30


ABBREVIATIONS

CBD Convention on Biodiversity COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa CVO Chief Veterinary Officer DAFF Department Of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries DAHLD Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development EU European Union FAO Food and Agriculture Organization FDA Food and Drugs Administration FMD Foot and Mouth Disease FSCBRC Food Safety Capacity Building On Residue Control IPDF Industrial Development Policy Framework IPPC International Plant Protection Convention N SPS CC National Sanitary and Phytosanitary Coordinating Committee OIE World Organisation for Animal Health REC Regional Economic Community REIS Region Economic Integration Support SACAU Southern Africa Confederation of Agriculture Unions SADC Southern African Development Community SPS Sanitary and Phytosanitary SATH Southern Africa Trade Hub TIFI Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment TMSA Trademark Southern Africa USA United States of America USAID United States Agency for International Development USDA United States Department Of Agriculture WTO World Trade Organization


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report is a summary of proceedings of a regional workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Awareness Creation which was held in Pretoria, South Africa from 12 - 13 September, 2013. The workshop was a response to market access challenges caused by inadequate participation of private sector stakeholders in the implementation of SPS measures developed to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests, animal diseases and food safety hazards through trade. Thus, the main purpose of the workshop was to foster better the understanding of SPS issues by stakeholders, so as to enhance their participation in the identification, formulation and implementation of harmonized (with international standards) SPS measures for improved intra-regional and international trade in food and agro-products. The workshop was attended by 45 regional stakeholders from the agro-industry and agribusiness value chain representing twelve (12) SADC Member States including representatives of SADC’s cooperating partners. The workshop was designed to be output oriented and to combine a minimum of targeted essential presentations with plenary discussions and group work. During group work, participants discussed specific products and SPS related challenges experienced for market access of these products. Group work reports were discussed in plenary. The major output of the workshop was the developed list of commodities and related specific SPS challenges. Recommendations on the improvement of the SPS systems in the SADC region were made. Delegates and workshop facilitators received certificates of participation and facilitation respectively.


1.0 INTRODUCTION A large proportion of products traded amongst Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Member States and between SADC and other regions of the world are food and agriculture products. For this reason issues to do with agriculture and food safety standards were identified as crucial to SADC. In 2008, SADC Committee of Ministers of Trade signed the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade. The Annex establishes SADC’s framework for regional cooperation on the implementation of SPS measures by Member States as required by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) SPS Agreement. The Annex came into force with ratification by the required number of Member States in late 2010. SPS measures are those laws, decrees, regulations, requirements, and procedures that governments apply to protect human, animal, or plant life or health from risks arising from the entry or spread of plant- or animal-borne pests or diseases, or from additives, contaminants, toxins, or disease-causing organisms in foods, beverages, or feedstuffs. However, SPS issues in the region contribute to non-tariff trade barriers for Member States in both regional and international trade. The lack of harmonization in SPS regulations across SADC Member States is cited as a particular constraint to trade in agricultural products which additionally impacts on food security. Furthermore, many SPS issues require regional approaches for successful implementation.

The implementation of the SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade is receiving support from the European Union (EU) under the Regional Economic Integration Support (REIS) Programme. Increasing the number of farmers, agro-processors and exporters in Member States who are knowledgeable on SPS measures relevant to products traded regionally and internationally, is one of the focus areas of the REIS programme on the implementation of the SADC SPS Annex.

2.0 OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES

The main purpose of the workshop was to foster better understanding of SPS issues by stakeholders, so as to enhance their participation in the identification, formulation and implementation of harmonized (with international standards) SPS measures for improved intra-regional and international trade in food and agro-products. The specific objectives of the workshop were to:

Promote general awareness about the WTO SPS Agreement;

Identify and prioritise key issues regarding market access;

Enhance cooperation between public and private sector in the

implementation of SPS measures;

Contribute to broader national efforts that address institutional

constraints to SPS capacity building.

The workshop was expected to come up with a list of products on which specific SPS challenges should be identified and make recommendations on the way forward.


3.0 ATTENDANCE

The workshop was attended by 45 regional stakeholders from the agro-industry and agribusiness value chain representing twelve (12) SADC Member States. Representatives of SADC’s cooperating partners including the WTO, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Southern Africa Regional Office, EU, Trademark Southern Africa (TMSA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of the United States of America (USA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – Southern Africa Trade Hub (SATH) and Southern Africa Confederation of Agriculture Unions (SACAU) and sister Regional Economic Community (REC) the Common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), were also in attendance (Appendix 1).

4.0 OPENING REMARKS

On behalf of the Director - Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Ms B. S. Gofhamodimo, the Head of Standards, Quality assurance, Accreditation and Meteorology (SQAM), Dr. Elsie Meintjies, in addressing the opening session started by welcoming participants and recognized the presence of cooperating partners’ representatives. She further indicated that the workshop was one of the activities being funded by the EU under the REIS Programme whose specific objective is to create an enabling environment through the SADC Secretariat to enhance movement of goods and services within SADC. This is also in support of the recently approved SADC Industrial Development Policy Framework (IDPF) in which agro-food processing has been identified as a priority sector. The purpose of the workshop was to broaden the understanding of SPS issues by stakeholders, so as to enhance their participation in the identification, formulation and implementation of harmonized (with international standards) SPS measures for improved intra-regional and international trade. She noted that an effective regime of harmonized SPS measures can spur economic growth and job creation by protecting agricultural resources and the environment, diversifying the agricultural economy, adding value to agricultural products, and expanding and strengthening the agricultural sector. In addition, “This activity is in support of the recently approved SADC IDPF in which agro-food processing has been identified as a priority sector”, Said Dr. Meintjies (Appendix 2). The two-day workshop was officially opened by Dr. Mike B. Modisane, Deputy Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of the Government of Republic of South Africa. He noted that the biggest potential barrier to trade in the free trade markets that exist today are animal and plant restrictions since importation of animal and animal products; and plant and plant products always involves a degree of disease risks, pest infestation risk or consumer health hazards for the importing country. Dr. Modisane expressed great satisfaction and thanked the SADC Secretariat for organising a workshop focusing on SPS issues in order to facilitate safe regional and international trade. .


5.0 REVISED WORKSHOP PROGRAM

The workshop programme was revised to enable the presentation on “Animal Health and International Trade” be done on the first day as opposed to second.

6.0 WORKSHOP APPROACH AND PROCESS

The workshop was designed to be output oriented and to combine a minimum of targeted essential presentations (Attachment 1) with plenary discussions and group work. The proceedings of the workshop were directed by Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu Key Expert to the REIS Programme.

6.1 Presentation from World Trade Organisation

Ms Anneke Hamilton, an Economic Affairs Officer - WTO gave presentations as follows: Global Trade in Agriculture and Food Products – This presentation analysed the share (%) of agricultural products in the global market. It was noted that growth in export volume of food and agricultural products in the world merchandise exports had been declining in the last 10 years as compared to manufactured, fuel and mining products. Partly, this was attributed to the increased use of non tariff measures to hinder trade. In the SADC region, Malawi and Seychelles had more than 50% share of national economy’s total exports under agricultural products.

Introduction to WTO and SPS Agreement - WTO is an international forum where governments meet to negotiate trade rules; agree to implement trade agreements; resolve trade disputes harmoniously through the dispute settlement process; and review national trade policies. It was established on 1 January, 1995 by the Uruguay Round of negotiations (1986 – 1994). During the presentation, the principles of WTO were covered and this included Most Favoured Nations (MFN) – treating other countries equally; National treatment – treating foreign and domestic producers equally; predictability through transparency and respect of binding tariffs i.e., not increase tariffs above the listed rates; and promoting freer trade through a system of rules dedicated to open, fair and undistorted competition.

WTO members have the right to take SPS measures to protect the life and health of its human population, fauna and flora provided that such measures are transparent, based on international standards and science-based, in proportion to the potential risk involved and are equally applied to national and imported products. Delegates were exposed to a “card exercise” in order to better understand the provisions of the SPS Agreement. Roles and functions of the WTO SPS Committee – Ms Hamilton gave an overview on functions and roles of the WTO SPS Committee with regards to the implementation of the WTO SPS Agreement; Specific Trade Concerns; and how to address SPS – related trade problems. During the discussions, Ms Hamilton gave the much needed in depth explanations in response to the questions pertaining to WTO SPS Committee activities asked by the delegates.


6.2 Presentations on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health

Role of Food Safety Certification in Regional and International Trade and Opportunities that Exist for Regional Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Ms Martha Byanyima, SPS Expert - COMESA Secretariat discussed the implementation of the SPS measures with regards to official controls and private standards. She noted that SPS capacity was the major cause of low intra-regional trade of agro-products. This was backed with case studies conducted in Eastern and Southern Africa. Consistency in the implementation of the provisions of the SPS Agreement was seen to be a major challenge. Good agricultural practices at production level and quality management systems at pack houses offer opportunities for enhanced market access. She indicated the need for stronger private/public partnership for facilitated SPS compliance and integration of the informal sector into the global supply chain. Animal Health and International Trade - Dr. Mike B. Modisane, Deputy Director General - DAFF, South Africa, in his presentation, described the mandate and objectives of the OIE before focusing on OIE international standards which included Terrestrial Animal Health Code; Aquatic Animal Health Code; Manual for Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals; and Manual for Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals. He further discussed the available OIE tools permitting a risk based approach for safe trade in the absence of territorial disease freedom. He noted that the growth of private standards in international trade continues to be of concern to OIE members, particularly developing countries. Plant Health and International Trade - Mr. Chiluba Mwape, Programme Officer - SPS, SADC Secretariat, in his presentation discussed the mandate, scope, administrative structures and key principles of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). He further explained how IPPC collaborate with WTO and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in ensuring that the risk of introduction and spread of plant pests of quarantine importance through trade is minimized.

6.3 Presentations on the Roles and Functions of the National and Regional SPS Coordinating Committees

Roles and Functions of the National SPS Coordinating Committees - Mr. Siluma J. Manyuwa, Deputy Director - Food Imports and Exports Standards Directorate - DAFF, discussed the mandate, scope, objectives and functions of the National SPS Coordinating Committee (N SPS CC) and the provisions under the SADC SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade as mirrored against the WTO SPS Agreement. He concluded by discussing the operations of the N SPS CC of South Africa as an example. He explained to the delegates how the N SPS CC collaborates with the private sector and other ministries. The establishment of the Committee and its terms of reference (TOR) has been recognised and approved by the Executive Management of DAFF.


Roles and Functions of the Regional SPS Coordinating Committees - Dr. Julius L. C. Chulu, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) - Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development (DAHLD) of Malawi in his presentation discussed the provisions of the SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade; the administrative structure of the SADC SPS CC; the responsibilities of the committee members; and the roles and functions of the SADC SPS CC. In his concluding remarks, he noted that the success of the SADC SPS CC depends on the effective operations of N SPS CC. Hence, it imperative for SADC Secretariat to engage in SPS capacity building and awareness creation at Member State level in order to enhance the implementation of the SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade.

6.4 Presentations on Case Studies on Intra-Regional Market Access

Beef and Beef Products Dr. Tshepo Y. Sereetsi, Principal Veterinary Officer - Ministry of Agriculture of Botswana, in her presentation discussed how the Government of Botswana has controlled the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in order to maintain market access for the export of beef and beef products. This has been achieved through effective border controls, strict livestock import controls, annual animal vaccination, out-reach programmes and establishment of quarantine facilities. Groundnuts Mr. Kevin Kabunda, Private Sector Engagement Specialist - Southern Africa Trade Hub (SATH) in Botswana in his presentation gave an over view of the groundnut industry and the loss of trade. The loss in trade was attributed to the loss of competitiveness, inability to meet demand and comply with regulatory limits of aflatoxin residues. He noted that private-public cooperation was important in developing competitiveness of the industry. Dairy Products Mrs. Tendayi C. Marecha from the Dairy industry of Zimbabwe in her presentation discussed the strength and the weaknesses of the dairy industry in Zimbabwe. She indicated that collaboration with the public sector in addressing the SPS challenges was yielding tangible results. Citrus Mrs. Lerato Diale presented an overview on the importance of the citrus industry in South Africa. The presenter went on to discuss citrus pathogens of quarantine importance that threaten the industry. It was noted that most of the pathogens of economic importance may use the propagation materials, nursery stocks or fruits as pathway. It was indicated that the South African Government in collaboration with the citrus industry has developed stringent quarantine procedures which can be shared with any Member State on request.


6.5 Organisation Reports

Organisation reports from delegates were presented during plenary discussion in order to share experiences particularly on SPS regulations and its impact on trade as experienced (Attachment 2). In the report, each organization was requested to indicate the commodity/ product type and specific SPS challenges encountered.

7.0 KEY OUTPUTS OF THE WORKSHOP

Following the first part of the workshop which involved the “show and tell” sessions (Appendix 3), participants broke up into working groups to identify specific SPS challenges on selected commodities. This session was facilitated by Ms Kuena Molapo, Programme Officer – SQAM, from the SADC Secretariat. Below is the summary of products from group discussions.

# Product Exporter Importer Challenge 1 Sweetmelon BW, ZM, NM ZA Fruit fly management 2 Butternut NA, ZM RSA, EU Fruit fly management, Rust 3 Grapes NA, ZM USA, ZA Fumigation, PRA, Cold chain

management 4 Peppers ZM ZA PRA 5 Flowers ZM ZA Restrictions 6 Tomato NA ZA Information exchange 7 Organic honey ZM ZA PRA 8 Potatoes LS - No SPS system in place 8 Fish LS - Accredited laboratory for MRLs 9 Beef NA EU, USA,

NOR Salmonella management

10 Dairy products ZW ZM Restrictions Key: BW – Botswana, LS – Lesotho, NA – Namibia, ZA – South Africa, ZM – Zambia, EU –

European Union, NOR – Norway , USA – United States of America, ZW - Zimbabwe

The groups went on further to identify general SPS challenges experienced in the region as follows:

Lack of accredited laboratory facilities;

Inadequate trained staff in SPS related fields (subject matter specialists);

Inadequate SPS information sharing between the public and the private sectors;

Weak SPS regulatory systems for food safety, plant and animal health;

Lack of domestic SPS standards;

Duplication of roles of SPS regulatory agencies;

Weak public – private partnership; and

Inadequate political will for development and implementation of SPS standards.


8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations were made during plenary: 1 Awareness and sensitization to be conducted for all players involved in

animal, crop and food production along the value chain at all levels starting at national level with Parliamentarians, government officials, religious leaders, traditional leaders and traders;

2 Help operationalize SPS committees - Member States should set up functional national SPS committees;

3 Promote cooperation between Government Departments and Industry in the Member States; promote sharing of infrastructure and existing expertise between Member States;

4 Governments must improve the infrastructure etc. in order to enhance trade in agro-products;

5 Address informal trade concerns: raise awareness; give assistance to comply with applicable measures and regulations;

6 Facilitate accreditation of laboratories in Member States; 7 There should be deliberate pro-active efforts to deal with SPS issues in the

region; e.g. an early warning system; 8 Promote the participation of the private sector in national SPS committees; 9 Promote transparency among Member States so that there is no

protectionism; 10 Governments must show commitment by having a budget for competent

authorities and laboratories; 11 Have a risk assessment body in the region; 12 There should be one system of food production/handling in order to meet

domestic and export markets requirements; 13 Identify options for better inclusion of small-scale producers in implementation

of SPS measures; 14 Member States should develop programmes for developing capacities leading

to easier market access; and 15 Report to political leaders the challenges the agro-food industry is facing.

9.0 EVALUATION OF WORKSHOP AND CLOSE

An assessment of the workshop by questionnaire was done at the end. By all accounts, the specific objectives were achieved. The feedback from delegates was extremely positive regarding the relevance of the topics, the impact of the knowledge gained in ensuring compliance with SPS requirements and the overall organization of the workshop. Certificates of participation and appreciation were awarded to the participants and workshop facilitators respectively (Attachment 3). Dr. Elsie Meintjies, on behalf of Ms. Boitumelo S. Gofhamodimo (Director – TIFI) thanked the workshop participants for their full and enthusiastic involvement in the workshop proceedings as this led to lively discussions and a good outcome. She urged them to put the knowledge gained to good use in protecting human, animal and plant health/ life. She also thanked the facilitators and the interpreters for making the workshop a success.


10.0 APPENDICES

Appendix 1: List of participants

No Country Name Designation Institution E-mail Telephone/Fax

1. Botswana Dr. Tshepo Yvonne Sereetsi

Principal Veterinary Officer

Ministry of Agriculture DVS Plot 4701 Station Road, Gaborone

[email protected]

Tel: +267 3689 505 Mobile: +267 7249 9038 Fax: +267 3903 744

2. Botswana Ms. Diane Sibanda

Secretary Botswana Agricultural Union P O Box 41322 Gaborone

[email protected]

Tel: +267 3927 903 Mobile: +267 7226 0091

3. Botswana Mr. Johannes Sono

Farmer

Botalana Farm P O Box 799 Mogoditshane

[email protected]

Tel: +267 3938 606 Mobile:+2677130 6260

4. DRC Mr. Eric Mpongo

Kitoko Food Av.Baletela 70 Gombe/Kinshasa

[email protected]

Tel: +243 81526 2991 Mobile: +243 97600 5320

5. DRC Dr. Charles Kusika Nzau

Civak-Istacha Centre d’information et de Vulgarisation

[email protected] [email protected]

Mobile: +243 81902 2505









Agroalimentaire de Kimpe (BAS-Congo)

6. DRC Ir. Vadia Nsawula Samantha

Civak-Istacha Centre d’information et de Vulgarisation Agroalimentaire de Kimpe (BQS-Congo)

[email protected]

Mobile: +243 8222 18957

7. Lesotho Mr. Trower Namane

Farmer Lenafu P O Box 1111 Maseru 100

[email protected]

Tel: +266 5885 4458

8. Lesotho Ms. Maphooko Aria Phooko

Quality Controller Basotho Canners P O Box 596 Malenod

[email protected]

Mobile: +266 6285 2112

9. Malawi Dr. Julius L.C. Chulu

Chief Veterinary Officer

DAHLD Malawi Central Vet Labs P O Box 527 Lilongwe

[email protected]

Mobile: +265 9912 77492

10. Malawi Mr. Chancellor Kaferapanjira

Chief Executive Malawi Confederation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry P O Box 258 Blantyre

[email protected]

Tel: +265 1 871988/813 Mobile: +265 9997 88177 Fax: +265 1871 147

11. Malawi Mrs. Candida Nakhumwa

Director of Agribusiness &

Farmers Union of Malawi


Tel: +265 1 750 229










Marketing P O Box 30457 Lilongwe 3

Mobile: +265 999405861 Fax: +265 1 759576

12. Mozambique

Mr. Antonio Gomes

Agro Business Sector-Beluzi CTA/Frutisu Rva 30 Janeiro 566 Manla, Mozambique

[email protected]

Mobile: +258 84300 0228

13. Namibia Mr. Wilhem Tuhafeni Kahupi

HR Practitioner Namibia Grape Company P O Box 761 Aussenkehr Karas Region

[email protected]

Mobile: +264 81274 3339

14. Namibia Mr. Mathias Vetarera Hepute

Farmer

ORIP P O Box 701 Aussenkehr

[email protected]

Tel: +264 6329 7604 Mobile: +264 81297 3952 Fax: +264 6329 7605

15. Namibia Mr. Jacobus Oloff Munjanu

Executive Director NNFU P O Box 3117 Windhoek

[email protected]

Tel: +264 6127 1117 Mobile: +264 8127 46139 Fax: +264 6127 1155

16. Seychelles Mr. Andre Berard Sopha

Executive Committee

Seychelles Farmer

[email protected]

Tel: +248 4236 171








Member Association Anse Herlan Praslin Seychelles

Mobile: +248 2779 195

17. Seychelles Mr. Dolor Camille Ernesta

Vice Chairman Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry P O Box 1399 Victoria-Mahe


Tel: +248 2510 142 Or: +248 4323 812 Fax: +248 4610 718

18. South Africa Dr. Botlhe Modisane

Acting DDG DAFF [email protected]

Tel +27 82377 0865

19. South Africa Ms. Joey C. Coetzee

Regional Manager Gauteng

DAFF Inspection Services Trust Bank Building Cnr Wolf & Voortrekker Str Kempton Park

[email protected]

Mobile: +27 83514 0376

20. South Africa Mr. Kgabo Matlala

Manager Department of Agriculture 30 Hamilton Street Arcardia Pretoria

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 319 6091 Mobile: +27 7645 65403

21. South Africa Mrs. Makhosi Mchunu-Homera

Chief Inspector DAFF P /Bag X3917 North End Port Elizabeth 6056

[email protected]

Tel: +27 41 484 2725 Mobile: +27 7100 82434 Fax:+27 41 484









2785

22. South Africa Mrs. Lerato Diale

AHT DAFF Cnr Union & AnniBotha Str Delpen Building, Riviera Pretoria

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 319 7559 Mobile: +27 83516 8230

23. South Africa Mr. Siluma Jeremiah Manyuwa

Deputy Director Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries P O Box 40024 Arcadia 0007

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 319 6095 Mobile: +27 78 721 4355 Fax: +27 12 319 6339

24. South Africa Mr. Mooketsi Mosome

Manager Directorate FSQA

DAFF P/Bag X343 Pretoria 0001

[email protected] Tel: +27 12 319 6334 Fax: +27 12 319 6055/6255

25. South Africa Mr. Siluma Jeremiah Manyuma

Deputy Director Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries P O Box 40024 Arcadia 0007

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 319 6095 Mobile: +27 78 721 4355 Fax: +27 12 319 6339

26. Swaziland Mr Brilliant Zwelisha Mofsa

Board Member SNAU P. O Box 1735 Manzini

[email protected]

Tel : +268 5059 358 Mobile : +268 7612 8038 Fax : +268 505








358

27. Tanzania Mrs Laetitia William

Policy Officer Agricultural Council of Tanzania P O Box 14130 Dar es Salaam

[email protected]

Tel: +255 7864 88108 Mobile: +255 7542 99118

28. Tanzania Mr. Joseph Mzinga

Regional Coordinator

ESAFF Morogoro Postal Office Building P O Box 1782 Morogoro

[email protected]

Tel: +255 7674 86183 Mobile:+255 713 486183

29. Tanzania Mrs Lydia Majoro

Upendo Group UDG Food Processing Ent Kisarawe Coast Region P O Box 28014 Tanzania

[email protected]

Mobile: +255 7848 07450 Or: +255 7584 54560

30. Tanzania Mr. Isaac Paul Ndamanhyiilu

Technical Officer Tanzania Horticultural Association-TAHA Box 16520 Arusha

[email protected]

Tel: +255 27254 4568 Mobile: +255 76960 6023 Fax: +255 27 2544 568

31. Zambia Mr. Richard Antony Theotis

Manager Zambian Small Scale Growers Ltd Plot 8118 Mongu Road

[email protected] Mobile: +260 9669 27039





mailto:[email protected]/[email protected]



P O Box CA42 Lusaka

32. Zambia Ms. Tibone Moyo

Economist-Market Info

Zambia National Farmers Union ZNFU Head Office, Tiyende Pamodzi Rd Showground, Lusaka

[email protected] Tel: +260 2112 52648 Mobile: +260 97777 3003 Fax: +260 2112 52649

33. Zambia Mr. Luke Chenjelani Mbewe

Chief Executive Officer

Zambia Export Growers Association, P O Box 310245, Lusaka

[email protected] Tel: +260 211 271166 Mobile: +260 955 7554548 Fax: +260 211 271167

34. Zimbabwe Mrs Tendayi Clementine Marecha

Chief Dairy Officer Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust, 15296 New Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

[email protected] Tel: +263 4 253632 Mobile: +263 772 120 978 Fax: +263 4 253 632

35. Zimbabwe Mr Simbarashe Meridieth Muchena

Crops Officer Zimbabwe Farmers Union, 104 Fife Avenue Harare


36. Zimbabwe Mr Chipo Nheta Managing Executive

National Foods Ltd Box 269 Harare

[email protected] Tel: +263 4 292 3992 Mobile: +263 712 422 112 Fax: +263 4 781702









INVITED GUESTS

37. South Africa Ms Jennifer Rathebe

Standards Expert Trade Mark Southern Africa(TMSA) Persequor Park Pretoria

[email protected] Registration form missing

38. South Africa Ms. Fhumulani Mashau

Projects Officer SACAU P O Box 10480 Centurion 0046, Pretoria

[email protected] Tel: +27 12 644 0808 Mobile: +27 71471 7772 Fax: +27 12 664 8386

39. South Africa Dr. Solomon Gebeyehu

SPS Coordinator/USAID-USDA

USAID-USDA 201 Gloria 253 Johan Street Arcadia,Pretoria

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 344 1239 Mobile: +27 82304 1948

40. South Africa Mr Mosikoa Zachariah Palime

Agriculture Specialist

USDA – APHIS 877 Pretorius Street Arcadia 0083

[email protected]

Tel: 012 342 3724 Mobile: 079 1557520 Fax: 012 342 3385

41. South Africa Dr. Beverly Fay Corey

FDA Senior Regional Advisor for Sub-Saharan Africa

US Food & Drug Admin US Embassy 877 Pretorius Street Pretoria

[email protected] Tel: +27 12 431 4209 Mobile: +27 79 111 6934






mailto:[email protected]/[email protected]



42. South Africa Dr. Grace Ramafi

Food and Medical Product Coordinator

US FDA 877 Pretorius Street Arcadia Pretoria

[email protected]

Tel: +27 12 431 4425

43. Zimbabwe Dr Jean Kamanzi

FAO Representative

FAO, 29 Woodgate, Mount Pleasant, Harare

[email protected] Tel: +263 772 513 503

44. Botswana Mr George Makore

Director Enabling Environment

USAID Trade Hub, P O Box 602090, Gaborone, Botswana

[email protected] Tel: +267 3900884 Mobile: +267 72330877

45. Botswana Mr Kevin Kabunda

Private sector engagement specialist

USAID Trade Hub, P O Box 602090, Gaborone, Botswana


46. Zambia Ms Martha Byanyima

SPS Expert COMESA P O Box 30116 Lusaka


47. Switzerland Ms Anneke Hamilton

Economic Affairs Officer

WTO, 154 Rue de Lausanne, 1202 Geneve, Switzerland

[email protected] Tel: +41 22 739 6570 Fax: +41 22 739 6570

48. Belgium Dr Jacky Le Goslet

Advisor to Director General

DG SANCO EU Commission Rue Froissart 101 Brussels

[email protected] Tel: +32 22 963 201 Mobile: +32 495307592










Belgium

SADC SECRETARIAT STAFF

49. SADC Secretariat

Dr. Elsie Meintjies

Senior Programme Officer-TBT

TIFI Directorate SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone Botswana

[email protected]

Tel: +267 364 1664


Mr. Beedeeanan Hulman

Senior Programme Officer Livestock

FANR Directorate SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone Botswana

[email protected]

Tel: +267 364 1990 Mobile: +267 7220 2944


Ms Kuena Molapo

Programme Officer-SQAM

TIFI Directorate SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone Botswana

[email protected]

Tel: +267 3951863 Mobile: +267 7220 59448


Mr. Chiluba Mwape

Programme Officer-SPS

SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone

[email protected]

Tel: +267 395 1863 Registration form missing







Botswana


Ms. Onalenna Kethaetswe

Secretary TIFI Directorate SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone Botswana

[email protected]

Tel: +267 364 1792 Mobile: +267 7271 7589


Dr Oswald Chinyamakobvu

SQAM Expert TIFI Directorate SADC Secretariat P/Bag 0095 Gaborone Botswana

[email protected]

Tel: +267 3951863 Mobile: +267 7121 5374

INTERPRETERS

55. South Africa Mr. Francis Iteku

French Interpreters 3 Oakland 88 South Street Die Hoewes

[email protected]

Tel: +27 7244 55661 Fax: +27 7189 72832

56. South Africa Leonor van Niekerk

Portuguese interpreter

[email protected] Tel: +27 12 998 1560 Mobile: +27 82 578 7203

57. South Africa Kadima wa Kalonji

French interpreter 447 Emily Hobhouse Street, Pretoria North


65 South Africa Isabel Catalano Portuguese interpreter

Pretoria [email protected] Tel: +27 82 920 2327








APPENDIX 2: Opening Remarks

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY, FINANCE

AND INVESTMENT, MS BOITUMELO S. GOFHAMODIMO ON BEHALF OF THE SADC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SADC SANITARY PHYTOSANITARY AWARENESS CREATION WORKSHOP

FOR STAKEHOLDERS PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA: SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2013

Dr Mike Modisane, Deputy Director General of the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Distinguished Member States Delegates Representatives of Sister RECs and Cooperating Partners Ladies and Gentlemen On behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and indeed on my own behalf, let me take this opportunity to welcome you all to this important stakeholders’ workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) awareness creation taking place here in the beautiful city of Pretoria. I would like to thank the government and people of the Republic of South Africa for the warm hospitality accorded to us so far. In particular I would like to convey my gratitude to the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries for accepting to host the meeting. As you may be aware all SADC Member States are signatories to a number of conventions that include United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), international Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), and CODEX Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The World Trade Organization that came into being in 1995 changed the way international trade is conducted. When this happened, developing countries were given five year grace period in which to put trade facilitation structures in place. Under the WTO, an additional agreement, which is the SPS agreement, gives guidance on the non-use of SPS measures as barriers to international trade. This has an impact in terms of obtaining and maintaining international market access for agricultural commodities since it covers food safety, plant and animal health and the overall movement of agricultural commodities in trade. It has been observed that regional economic integration will be achieved more rapidly when obstacles to intra-regional trade, such as SPS measures that are not harmonised,with international standards are eliminated. At times, however, some governments impose SPS measures that are really disguised protectionist barriers to trade, not consistent with the requirements of the WTO-SPS agreement, or that are


otherwise unwarranted, and which create substantial obstacles to intra-regional and international trade. As members of the WTO we have specific obligations to comply with and these have also been defined in the SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade. The SPS Annex objectives are to: a) facilitate the protection of human, animal or plant life or health in the territory of the Member States; b) enhance Member States’ implementation of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures; c) enhance technical capacity to implement and monitor SPS measures including promoting greater use of international standards and other matters concerning SPS; d) provide a regional forum for addressing sanitary and phytosanitary matters; and e) provide a regional forum for resolving trade related sanitary or phytosanitary issues. Although the SPS Annex was adopted in 2008, the structures for its implementation, namely the regional SPS Coordinating Committee and national SPS Coordinating committees, were only put in place in 2011. Initial support to enhance the implementation of the SPS annex was provided through the European Union (EU) funded Food Safety Capacity Building on Residue Control (FSCBRC) Project. This workshop is one of the activities being funded by the EU under the Regional Economic Integration Support (REIS) Programme whose specific objective is to create an enabling environment through the SADC Secretariat to enhance movement of goods and services within SADC. This is also in support of the recently launched Industrial Development Policy Framework (IDPF) one of whose three primary areas of focus is agro-food processing, fisheries and forestry. An effective regime of harmonised SPS measures can also spur economic growth and job creation by protecting agricultural resources and the environment, diversifying the agricultural economy, adding value to agricultural products, and expanding and strengthening the agricultural sector. The goal of this workshop therefore is to broaden the understanding of SPS issues by stakeholders, so as to enhance their participation in the identification, formulation and implementation of harmonised (with international standards) SPS measures for improved intra-regional and international trade. Specifically the workshop aims at realising the following objectives: a) to promote general awareness about the WTO SPS Agreement; b) identify and prioritise key issues regarding market access c) enhance cooperation between public and private sector in the implementation of SPS measures d) contribute broader national efforts that address institutional constraints to the SPS capacity building.


The SADC secretariat attaches great importance to this workshop and I urge you to seriously participate and discuss the issues that will be presented in order to enhance your understanding of SPS issues and participate actively in fulfilling the implementation of the SPS Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade for enhanced intra-regional and international trade. I would therefore want to conclude my remarks by wishing you very fruitful deliberations and I look forward to the outcomes of the workshop. I thank you.


Appendix 3: Revised Programme for the SPS Awareness Creation Workshop

TIME ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE

11 September 2013

08:00 – 19:00 Delegates arrival Sheraton Hotel/Shuttle service

Workshop Day 1: 12 September 2013

08:00 – 09:00 Registration SADC Secretariat

09:00 – 09:30 Official Opening:

Introductory remarks/welcome Remarks from SADC Secretariat Remarks from Host country Outline of Workshop objectives

Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu Dr Elsie Meintjies on behalf of Ms B. S. Gofhamodimo Dr Mike Modisane Dr. Elsie Meintjies

09:30 – 09:50 Global Trade in Agriculture and Food Products Ms Anneke Hamilton/WTO

09:50 – 10:00 Group Photograph Mr Chiluba Mwape

10:00 – 10:30 Health Break

10:30 – 11:00 Introduction to WTO and SPS Agreement Ms Anneke Hamilton/WTO

11:00 – 12:45 Key principles of the SPS Agreement (include exercises) Ms Anneke Hamilton/WTO

12:45 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 Functions and Roles of the WTO SPS Committee Ms Anneke Hamilton/WTO

14:30 – 15:00 Animal Health and International Trade Mr Jeremia Manyuwa

15:00 – 15:30 Functions and Roles of Regional SPS Coordinating Committee Dr. Julius Chulu


15:45 – 16:15 Video: Trading safely Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu

16:15 – 16:45 General discussion Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu

16:45 – 17:00 Review of Day’s Events Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu


Workshop Day 2: 13 September 2013

08:45 – 09:00 Registration SADC Secretariat

09:00 – 09:30 Functions and Roles of National SPS Coordinating Committees

Dr. Mike B. Modisane

09:30 – 10:00 The Role of Food Safety Certification in Regional and International Trade and Opportunities that Exist for Regional Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Ms Martha Byanyima, COMESA

10:00 – 10:30 Plant Health and International Trade Mr. Chiluba Mwape


11:00 – 12:30 Case Studies: Intra-regional market access for:- Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu

Beef Groundnuts Dairy Products Citrus Discussion

Dr. Yvonne Sereetsi, Botswana Mr Kevin Kabunda, SATH, Botswana Mrs Tendayi C. Marecha, Zimbabwe Citrus Association, South Africa Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:00 Development of priority list of commodities for intra-regional trade

Ms Kuena Molapo

14:00 – 14:30 Identification of SPS related Non-Tariff Barriers Ms Kuena Molapo


15:00 – 15:30 Recommendations and Way Forward Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu

15:30 – 16:00 Closure Dr Elsie Meintjies on behalf of Ms B. S. Gofhamodimo

14 September 2013

08:00 – 19:00 Delegates departure Sheraton Hotel/Shuttle service


Attachment 1: Workshop presentations

Attachment 2: Organisation reports

Attachment 3: Sample Certificate of Participation

Documents

REPORT OF SADC REGIONAL AWARENESS CREATION WORKSHOP …