0.    INTRODUCTION

       This specification provides the definition of the
       Sanitary/phytosanitary certificate message (SANCRT) to be used
       in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners
       involved in administration, commerce and transport.

1.    SCOPE

       A Sanitary/Phytosanitary Certificate permits an inspection
       authority to attest to the status (health, hygiene, freedom
       from disease or insect pests) of animal, plant or fish product,
       and provides basic details about the means of conveyance of
       that product.

1.1   Functional Definition

       A Sanitary/Phytosanitary Certificate permits an inspection
       authority to attest to the status (health, hygiene, freedom
       from disease or insect pests) of animal, plant or fish product,
       and provides basic details about the means of conveyance of
       that product.

1.2   Field of Application

       This message may be used nationally and internationally by
       government authorities and commercial entities involved in the
       process of animal, plant and fish product certification.
       Typically, the message would be used by one national authority
       to advise another that product meets exporting country
       standards and regulations. The message is intended to provide
       for all internationally agreed information requirements of
       government authorities with respect to health, phytosanitary
       and veterinary certification, including those specified by the
       Office International Des Epizooties International Zoo-Sanitary
       Code for trade in animals and animal products and by the
       International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) for trade in
       plants and plant material.

1.3   Principles

       - a single certificate is for product exported by a single
       country to a single destination country.
       
       - a certificate may cover several product items. A certificate
       should however be limited to product items of the same type or
       category.
       
       - all product covered by a certificate is transported together
       on the same transport vehicle or vehicle set at the same time.
       Transport can however occur over more than one stage.
       
       - product may be in zero, one or more containers.
       
       - inclusion of standard endorsements or generic textual
       declarations in the certificate is discouraged. It is
       recommended that these and other certification protocol
       requirements be accounted for outside the certificate in
       individual trading partner agreements.

2.    REFERENCES

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 1.

3.    TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 2.

4.    MESSAGE DEFINITION

4.1   Data Segment Clarification

       This section should be read in conjunction with the Branching
       Diagram and the Segment Table which indicate mandatory,
       conditional and repeating requirements.

4.1.1  Header section

       Information to be provided in the Header section:

0010 | UNH, Message header
       A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message.
       The message type code for the Sanitary/phytosanitary
       certificate message is SANCRT.
       
       Note: Sanitary/phytosanitary certificate messages conforming to
       this document must contain the following data in segment UNH,
       composite S009:

       Data element  0065 SANCRT
                     0052 D
                     0054 95B
                     0051 UN

0020   BGM, Beginning of message
       A segment uniquely identifying the Sanitary/Phytosanitary
       Certificate message, the type of certificate, its function and
       certificate number.

0030   DTM, Date/time/period
       A segment identifying a date relevant to the entire
       certificate. The segment should be specified at least once to
       identify the date of certificate issue.

0040   LOC, Place/location identification
       A segment identifying a location relevant to the entire
       certificate. The segment should be specified at least once to
       identify the country or place of certification.

0050   RFF, Reference
       A segment identifying a reference related to the entire
       certificate, for example the establishment number for
       processing or slaughter plants.

0060   FTX, Free text
       A segment specifying textual information in code or clear form,
       to give further clarification where required to the entire
       certificate. The segment should be used for any declarations or
       inspection comments relevant to the entire certificate.


0070   Segment group 1: DOC-DTM-LOC
       A group of segments identifying documentary requirements where
       they are needed as supporting information for the entire
       certificate.

0080      DOC, Document/message details
          A segment identifying a specific document required as
          supporting information for the entire certificate. The
          segment should be used for the identification of any
          additional certificates or permits related to the
          Sanitary/Phytosanitary Certificate.

0090      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying a date related to the document.
          The segment should be used for example to identify the date
          of issue of the document or the presentation period within
          which the document must be presented.

0100      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying a location related to the document.


0110   Segment group 2: NAD-SG3
       A group of segments identifying parties relevant to the entire
       certificate, with any related contacts and communication
       numbers.

0120      NAD, Name and address
          A segment identifying the name and address of a party or
          site associated with the certificate. The segment must be
          specified at least once to identify the consignor.
          Other parties or sites may for example be consignee, or
          certification officer.


0130      Segment group 3: CTA-COM
          A group of segments identifying a contact and communication
          numbers for the party relevant to the certificate.

0140         CTA, Contact information
             A segment giving additional contact information for the
             person or department specified as a relevant party, to
             whom communication should be directed.

0150         COM, Communication contact
             A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or
             other communications number of the contact specified for
             the relevant party.


0160   Segment group 4: TDT-DTM-LOC-RFF
       A group of segments specifying how product described on the
       certificate is transported, possibly in multiple stages.

0170      TDT, Details of transport
          A segment identifying the mode and means of transport, and
          the transport vehicle used. The segment should be used for
          example to identify vessel voyage number or aircraft flight
          number, vessel or aircraft name, and vessel or aircraft
          registration number.

0180      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying a date related to the transport of
          product. The segment should be used for example to identify
          the date of departure and date of arrival of each transport
          stage.

0190      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying a location relevant to a transport
          stage.

0200      RFF, Reference
          A segment identifying an additional document or regulatory
          references relevant to a transport stage.


0210   Segment group 5: PAC-PCI-MEA
       A group of segments specifying the number, characteristics, and
       identification markings of packaging relevant to the entire
       certificate.

0220      PAC, Package
          A segment identifying the number and type of packages
          relevant to the entire certificate.

0230      PCI, Package identification
          A segment identifying markings and labels on packages
          relevant to the entire certificate.

0240      MEA, Measurements
          A segment identifying measurements relevant to packaging of
          the product covered by the entire certificate. The segment
          should be used for example to specify weights of inner and
          outer packages.


0250   Segment group 6: EQD-SG7
       A group of segments identifying equipment used to transport of
       product covered by the entire certificate.

0260      EQD, Equipment details
          A segment identifying a unit of equipment used to transport
          the product covered by the entire certificate.
          The segment should be used for example to specify a
          container or ships hold.


0270      Segment group 7: SEL-DTM-LOC
          A group of segments identifying seals applied a unit of
          equipment used to transport the product covered by the
          entire certificate.

0280         SEL, Seal number
             A segment identifying a seal and the seal issuer for the
             unit of equipment.

0290         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment identifying a date relevant to the sealing of
             the unit of equipment.

0300         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment identifying a location relevant to the sealing
             of the unit of equipment.


0310   Segment group 8: PRC-IMD-NAD-MEA-DTM-LOC-DOC-RFF
       A group of segments identifying a process applied to the
       product, packaging or transport equipment covered by the entire
       certificate, and related names, addresses, dates, measurements
       and references.

0320      PRC, Process identification
          A segment identifying a process relevant to the entire
          certificate. The segment should be used for example to
          specify processes such as pest treatment, slaughtering,
          packing, storage, testing and preservation, together with
          any materials such as chemicals associated with the process.

0330      IMD, Item description
          A segment used to indicate chemicals, active ingredients
          etc. used in processing.

0340      NAD, Name and address
          A segment identifying the name and address of a party
          associated with the product item process. The segment should
          be used for example to identify the treatment, slaughtering,
          packing, storage, inspection or testing organisation.

0350      MEA, Measurements
          A segment identifying various measurement factors for the
          process. The segment should be used for example to specify
          temperature during storage or chemical concentrations during
          treatment.

0360      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying a date relevant to the process.
          The segment should be used for example to identify the
          duration of a specific process.

0370      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying a location relevant to the process.

0380      DOC, Document/message details
          A segment identifying a specific document required as
          supporting information for the process.

0390      RFF, Reference
          A segment identifying an additional reference or regulation
          relevant to the process.

4.1.2  Detail section

       Information to be provided in the Detail section:


0400   Segment group 9: LIN-MEA-PIA-IMD-GIN-ATT-DTM-LOC-FTX-SG10-SG11-
                         SG12-SG14
       A group of segments identifying line item details for a
       certificate.

0410      LIN, Line item
          A segment identifying product item details for a line on the
          certificate.

0420      MEA, Measurements
          A segment identifying measurements relevant to the product
          item. The segment should be used for example to specify line
          net and gross weights, number of items or age.

0430      PIA, Additional product id
          A segment specifying additional or substitutional product
          item identifiers. The segment should be used for example to
          specify any tariff classification relevant to the product
          item.

0440      IMD, Item description
          A segment describing the product item in an industry or free
          format. The segment could also be used to describe
          attributes such as species or breed.

0450      GIN, Goods identity number
          A segment specifying additional identifiers related to the
          product item. The segment could be used for example to
          specify animal tag numbers.

0460      ATT, Attribute
          A segment further identifying attributes of the product
          item. The segment could be used for example to identify
          product sex.

0470      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying a date relevant to the product item.
          The segment could be used for example to identify the use by
          date of processed product.

0480      LOC, Place/location identification
          A segment identifying a location relevant to the product
          item. The segment should for example be used to specify the
          country of origin where different to country of export.

0490      FTX, Free text
          A segment specifying textual information in code or clear
          form, to give further clarification where required for the
          product item. The segment should be used for the scientific
          name of the product item, any declarations or comments
          specific to the product item, and the names of product
          contaminates.


0500      Segment group 10:DOC-DTM-LOC
          A group of segments identifying related documents specific
          to a certificate line.

0510         DOC, Document/message details
             A segment identifying a specific document required as
             supporting information for a certificate line. The
             segment should be used for the identification of any
             additional certificates or permits related to the
             Sanitary/Phytosanitary Certificate.

0520         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment identifying a date related to the document.
             The segment should be used for example to identify the
             date of issue of the document or the presentation period
             within which the document must be presented.

0530         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment identifying a location related to the document.


0540      Segment group 11:PAC-PCI-MEA
          A group of segments specifying the number, characteristics,
          and identification markings of individual packages.

0550         PAC, Package
             A segment identifying the number and type of packages
             relevant to the product item.

0560         PCI, Package identification
             A segment identifying markings and labels on packages
             relevant to the product item.

0570         MEA, Measurements
             A segment identifying measurements relevant to packaging
             of the product item. The segment should be used for
             example to specify weights of inner and outer packages.


0580      Segment group 12:EQD-SG13
          A group of segments identifying equipment used to transport
          the product item.

0590         EQD, Equipment details
             A segment identifying a unit of equipment used to
             transport the product item. The segment should be used
             for example to specify a container or ships hold.


0600         Segment group 13:SEL-DTM-LOC
             A group of segments identifying seals applied a unit of
             equipment used to transport the product item.

0610            SEL, Seal number
                A segment identifying a seal and the seal issuer for
                the unit of equipment.

0620            DTM, Date/time/period
                A segment identifying a date relevant to the sealing
                of the unit of equipment.

0630            LOC, Place/location identification
                A segment identifying a location relevant to the
                sealing of the unit of equipment.


0640      Segment group 14:PRC-IMD-NAD-MEA-DTM-LOC-DOC-RFF
          A group of segments identifying a process applied to a
          product item, and related names, addresses, dates,
          measurements and references.

0650         PRC, Process identification
             A segment identifying a process relevant to the product
             item. The segment should be used for example to specify
             processes such as pest treatment, slaughtering, packing,
             storage, testing and preservation, together with any
             materials such as chemicals associated with the process.

0660         IMD, Item description
             A segment used to indicate chemicals, active ingredients
             etc. used in processing.

0670         NAD, Name and address
             A segment identifying the name and address of a party
             associated with the product item process. The segment
             should be used for example to identify the treatment,
             slaughtering, packing, storage, inspection or testing
             organisation.

0680         MEA, Measurements
             A segment identifying various measurement factors for the
             process. The segment should be used for example to
             specify temperature during storage or chemical
             concentrations during treatment.

0690         DTM, Date/time/period
             A segment identifying a date relevant to the process.
             The segment should be used for example to identify the
             duration of a specific process.

0700         LOC, Place/location identification
             A segment identifying a location relevant to the process.

0710         DOC, Document/message details
             A segment identifying a specific document required as
             supporting information for the process.

0720         RFF, Reference
             A segment identifying an additional reference or
             regulation relevant to the process.

4.1.3  Summary section

       Information to be provided in the Summary section:

0730   CNT, Control total
       A segment to provide message control totals as required.


0740   Segment group 15:AUT-DTM
       A group of segments permitting the verification of the
       authenticity of the sender and the integrity of the data.

0750      AUT, Authentication result
          A segment containing the result of the algorithm permitting
          the verification of the authenticity of the sender and the
          integrity of the data.

0760      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding
          AUT.

0770   UNT, Message trailer
       A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of
       segments in the message and the control reference number of the
       message.

4.2   Data segment index (Alphabetical sequence by tag)

          ATT Attribute
          AUT Authentication result
          BGM Beginning of message
          CNT Control total
          COM Communication contact
          CTA Contact information
          DOC Document/message details
          DTM Date/time/period
          EQD Equipment details
          FTX Free text
          GIN Goods identity number
          IMD Item description
          LIN Line item
          LOC Place/location identification
          MEA Measurements
          NAD Name and address
          PAC Package
          PCI Package identification
          PIA Additional product id
          PRC Process identification
          RFF Reference
          SEL Seal number
          TDT Details of transport
          UNH Message header
          UNT Message trailer

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