Phytosanitary Certificate for Export A consignment can meet the buyer’s quality specifications and still face delay at the destination port because its phytosanitary certificate for export is missing, incorrect or incomplete. For exporters of grains, pulses, seeds, spices, fresh produce and other plant-based commodities, phytosanitary certification is a critical part of shipment readiness. It confirms that the consignment has been officially assessed against the plant-health