National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown,
Guyana
 The
Central Packaging Facility (CPF) is a specialised service located at themm National Exhibition Complex, Sophia, Georgetown.
The CPF facilitates exporters by offering
standardized cleaning andmm packaging of fresh agricultural produce for
export on a daily basis.
It is the only approved facility for processing of fresh fruits and vegetablesmm for export to Barbados and Antigua.
The CPF was commissioned in October 2000. Processing of fresh fruits
andvvv vegetables for export commenced in Feb 2001 when 10 tonnes were processed
for the Barbados market. Over the years exports have increased and exports
via the CPF now average 80 tonnes per month.
The Processing Operation
- Produce is weighed or counted on arrival.
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Produce is cleaned. Stains and debris are removed with a cloth or brush
in soap or chlorine solution. If necessary, the produce is then dipped
in a fungicide (benlate) to prevent post harvest fungal diseases.
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Produce is left to dry prior to grading and inspection. Grading involves
selecting produce of uniform size, color, firmness and texture
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Produce is packed and labeled. Produce is packed in either boxes or
ventilated bags. Label for boxes should have exporter and importer names
and addresses and the importer number. The registration code should
be prominently displayed on each package.
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Each package is weighed after which it is stamped and signed by a
Plant Health Officer from the Plant Quarantine Department.
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The exporter prepares a Packing List. The Packing List should have
the commodity name, package number, weight, type and size of package.
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The packages are sent to the port of export
Related Form:  Request
For Use of the Central Packaging Facility ( 31 KB)
A nominal VAT inclusive cleansing fee of $5800.00 per shipment is charged. For refrigerated 20 foot container shipments an additional fee of $6,500 per day is charged for electricity. For 40 foot containers $8000.00 per day is charged for electricity.
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