On July 22, Moldova joined the international digital network for the exchange of phytosanitary certificates by connecting to the global ePhyto HUB electronic certification platform
The Electronic Governance Agency announced this, noting that ePhyto HUB is an electronic system that allows phytosanitary certificates to be transmitted and received in digital format. The project was made possible thanks to the cooperation between the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA), which issues certificates through the SIAGEAP platform, and the Electronic Governance Agency, which is responsible for the government's digital infrastructure and integration with ePhyto HUB through the MConnect system. The new mechanism enables the automatic and secure transfer of certificates to phytosanitary authorities in other countries; instant verification of certificates issued by other countries; simplifies procedures for exporters and importers; brings phytosanitary control into line with international standards and requirements; and promotes faster, safer, and more transparent cross-border trade. Thus, our country's authorities can transmit and receive in electronic format the documents required by agri-food operators for the export and import of plant products. Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory at customs and certify that plants, plant products, and related goods subject to phytosanitary quarantine and intended for export comply with the phytosanitary requirements of the country of destination. Without this certificate, goods cannot cross the border. Thanks to the new international system, this process is fast, secure, and compliant with international standards, simplifying Moldova's foreign trade and strengthening confidence in documents issued by national authorities. The Electronic Governance Agency manages the SIAGEAP and MConnect platforms, through which automatic and secure data exchange with ePhyto HUB is carried out, allowing both phytosanitary certificates to be sent to other countries and certificates received from abroad to be verified directly at checkpoints. // 23.07.2025 — InfoMarket.
