Vision
To be the leading plant health regulatory institution in Southern Africa, providing excellence in safeguarding agricultural resources.
Mission
To provide science-based regulatory services that ensure plant health, food security, and the facilitation of safe international trade in plants and plant products.
Core Values
NaPHIS operates under the broader service standards of the Eswatini Ministry of Agriculture, prioritizing:
- Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in inspections and certifications.
- Excellence: Delivering professional and accurate scientific risk assessments.
- Innovation: Utilizing the NaPHIS Digital Portal to modernize trade processes.
- Agility: Responding swiftly to pest outbreaks and biosecurity threats.
- Patriotism & Boldness: Committing to the protection of Eswatini’s natural environment and agricultural economy.
Strategic Mandate
To implement the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards, ensuring that Eswatini’s plant exports are globally competitive and imports are pest-free.