The basic purpose of this course is to acquaint the students about plant quarantine rules and Sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) measures. The globalization of food production and distribution has enhanced potential for the dispersal of harmful organisms to new regions. Increased movement of people and commodities as a result of global population expansion and intensified trade and travel has escalated the risks to food production from exotic biosecurity threats. This course will acquaint the students with quarantine laws applicable to the import of commodities in Pakistan, the alien pests their involvement in sustainable agriculture, after the completion of course the student will be able to

• Explain what quarantine is and how Quarantine does to prevent new pests and diseases entering the country
• Explain why it is important that new pests and diseases do not enter Pakistan and why everyone should obey quarantine laws or regulations
• Describe the role Quarantine in exporting and importing goods and how the Pakistan quarantine Service helps farmers
• Describe what the people of Pakistan can do to help the Quarantine Service and explain why everybody in Pakistan should be concerned about quarantine