BRIEFING ON THE STATUS OF THE CITRUS BLACK SPOT (CBS) PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES 30 OCTOBER 2013 Presentation by KCM MANNYA & DR J JAFTHA
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CITRUS BLACK SPOT (CBS) Problem: • CBS prevalence in South Africa • EU perspective (CBS on fruit as a threat to the EU) Consequences: • Loss of market • Loss of incomes and jobs 3
Citrus Black Spot (CBS): Background q Quarantine pest: Cosmetic effects on citrus, heavy infestation may lead to fruit dropping q SA prevalence: v CBS infected regions: Limpopo, NW, Mpm, KZN, EC & part of WC v CBS free area: Free State, NC, part of WC v CBS: low prevalence: Musina & Soutpansberg area in Limpopo q 2008 Regulation of the Agricultural Pests Act requires limitation of movement of citrus propagation material in SA q EU an important market for SA: 45%-50% of SA exports, 1. 5 million tons per annum q Interceptions of CBS on SA citrus: 33 (2011), 29 (2012) and 32 (to 24 October 2013) q EU considers fruit as a pathway for CBS, SA holds a different view q In Oct. ’ 12 EU decided to limit CBS non-compliance to 5 intercepted consignments/ season 4
CBS: Problem statement q Implications of the five interceptions per season: v Initially it was unclear if exceeding the five interceptions limit would lead to closure of the EU market to SA v Partial clarification in Feb. ’ 13 facilitated bilateral discussion with EU regulators: − For each interception, EU to communicate all information and SA to communicate corrective actions − Prior to a total ban, SA will be granted an opportunity to clarify mitigating measures. 5
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Actions undertaken to date q 2000: SA expressed concern on the EU harmonized plant health legislation extending strict import regulation to non-citrus producing areas q 2010: International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Dispute mechanism: v Facilitated consultation with EU: 26 Feb. ’ 13 v Outcome: − Partial clarification of the consequences of exceeding the five interception limit − EU will allow public consultation on EFSA CBS Pest Risk Assessment (PRA) 8 .
Actions undertaken to date (continued) q Meeting with EU regulatory Authorities: v Health & Consumer Protection Directorate-General on 18 March ’ 13 v Purpose of the engagement − Present the strengtened SA CBS risk management system − Discuss EU recognition of CBS pest-free areas in SA v Outcome − Five interceptions threshold remains − If CBS problem is encountered prior to entry into EU territory and reported to the EU, this will not be considered part of the five − EU committed to the finalization of the EFSA CBS PRA 9
Actions undertaken to date (continued) q Pursue continued compliance from Citrus Industry in accordance with the CBS Risk Management System q Comprehensive Action Plan developed q Formal Trade Concern lodged with WTO SPS Committee q Upon reaching the five interception threshold limit: v Meetings with EC Health & Consumer Protection Directorate-General (4 & 13 Sept’ 13) v SA CBS risk management system further strengthened: - Intensified inspection - Packing of oranges (most susceptible) terminated on 18 Sept’ 13, except fruit from CBS Pest Free Areas (PFAs) - Limiting exports only from low-risk production units 10
Next Steps q. Awaiting further communication from EU on additional measures q. European Commission Standing Committee on Plant Health (met on 24 -25 Oct’ 13) q. Current European Community Directive expected to still be in place in 2014 q. Strengthening the CBS Risk Management System in SA 11
Way Forward: Recommendations q. Producer compliance and awareness q. Address the EU import measure q. Alternative markets q. Invest in Technology, Research & Development, Human Resources 12
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