BusinessAugust 24, 2026

phytosanitary

FY-toh-suh-NIH-ter-ee

Definition

Relating to the health of plants, specifically referring to regulations or measures designed to control the spread of plant pests and diseases.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'phyton' (plant) and the Latin 'sanitarius' (health). It describes government-enforced health standards intended to prevent the international spread of agricultural pests and plant pathogens.

In the news

The article mentions sanitary and phytosanitary measures within the African Continental Free Trade Area, which are vital for standardizing food safety regulations across borders.

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