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Export Compliance.
Market Access.

Phytosanitary certification, country requirements, and documentation for international fresh produce trade.

GAP APP helps you manage compliance — phyto certificates are issued by USDA APHIS.

Overview

What is export compliance?

Export compliance ensures fresh produce meets the importing country's plant health, food safety, and trade documentation requirements. Unlike domestic shipments, international trade requires proactive planning.

Successful exporters know destination requirements before planting, maintain complete traceability, and generate precise documentation.

Fresh produce growers, packers, and distributors exporting to international markets including Canada, Mexico, EU, Japan, and beyond.

Requirements

Key export requirements.

1

Phytosanitary Certificates

USDA APHIS certification verifying produce is free from quarantine pests.

2

Country-Specific Requirements

Import permits, MRL compliance, packaging standards, and documentation unique to each market.

3

Export Documentation

Commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.

4

Traceability & Chain of Custody

Complete lot tracking with documented chain of custody from harvest through export.

5

MRL Compliance Verification

Residue testing against importing country's Maximum Residue Limits.

Challenges

Export compliance challenges.

Market-Specific Rules

EU, Japan, Canada, Mexico each have unique MRLs, packaging requirements, and phytosanitary protocols.

Proactive Compliance

Export success requires knowing destination requirements before planting — not after harvest.

Documentation Precision

Missing or incorrect paperwork causes costly delays at customs.

Cold Chain Integrity

Temperature monitoring, transit documentation, and arrival condition verification.

How We Help

Built for export readiness.

Country Requirements Tracking

Document destination-specific MRLs, phytosanitary requirements, and packaging standards.

Phyto Certificate Management

Track phytosanitary inspection requests, certificate issuance, and compliance verification.

MRL Compliance Checking

Cross-reference pesticide applications against importing country MRL databases.

Export Documentation

Generate commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin with lot linkage.

Chain of Custody Verification

Document complete traceability from field to export container.

Non-Compliance Management

Track rejections, border holds, and corrective actions with root cause analysis.

FAQ

Export compliance FAQ.

What is a phytosanitary certificate?
An official USDA document certifying that produce has been inspected and is free from quarantine pests. Required by most importing countries.
How do I find importing country MRL requirements?
Check the importing country's regulatory agency database or work with customs brokers.
What happens if my shipment is rejected at the border?
Rejected shipments can be returned, destroyed, or diverted. Costs are borne by the shipper.
Do I need export documentation for Canada or Mexico?
Yes, though USMCA simplifies some requirements. You still need commercial invoices, phyto certificates, and certificates of origin.
Can GAP APP track export compliance?
Yes. GAP APP helps you document country requirements, track phyto certificates, and verify MRL compliance.

Get export ready.

Track country requirements, manage phyto certificates, and verify MRL compliance.

GAP APP provides export compliance tools and is not a customs broker or freight forwarder. Phytosanitary certificates are issued by USDA APHIS.