The issuance of a Plant Import Permit is critical because it gives legal authorization to bring/import plant material from other countries into Trinidad and Tobago. With the importation of plant and plant products into the country,these items can pose a threat to the natural environment, our food security and economy. In this regard,the term “Plant Quarantine”, includes a group of measures taken by countries to prevent the introduction and spread of insect pests,diseases,and weeds.