Notifications for Colombia (287 notifications)
Phytosanitary requirements are established for the importation into Colombia of fresh mandarins (Citrus clementina, Citrus deliciosa, Citrus nobilis, Citrus ponki, Citrus reshni, Citrus reticulata, Citrus unshiu) originating in and coming from Uruguay for commercial use and human consumption. The draft resolution covers the following: Purpose; Phytosanitary import requirements; Official control; Penalties; Period of validity.
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that Resolution No. 3593 of 2015 "Creating the mechanism to establish, maintain, update and disseminate the list of regulated pests in Colombia", notified through the World Trade Organization on 19 November 2015 in document G/SPS/N/COL/253/Add.1, has been amended pursuant to Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 29064 of 30 July 2018 "Amending the annex to Resolution No. 3593 of 2015". https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_4753_00_s.pdf
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) resolution "Setting out the methodology for determining the re-entry or restricted-entry interval (REI) following the application of chemical pesticides for agricultural use registered in Colombian territory", the draft version of which was notified on 11 April 2017 through the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/267, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 30058 of 14 August 2018. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_4732_00_s.pdf
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) resolution "Establishing the ICA application process for a cultivar improved through innovative plant-breeding techniques deriving from modern biotechnology, with the aim of determining whether the cultivar is a Living Modified Organism or a conventional one", the draft version of which was notified on 26 February 2018 through the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/282, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 29299 of 1 August 2018. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_4733_00_s.pdf
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Establishing the health requirements for the registration of establishments that produce milk used to make compound foodstuffs for export to the European Union", notified on 26 March 2018 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/283, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 28267 of 18 July 2018. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_4153_00_s.pdf
The notified draft Resolution regulates the plant quarantine system for imports, re-imports and international transit operations, and the phytosanitary certification system for exports, re-exports and the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for plants, plant products and other regulated articles. The notified draft Resolution covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Establishment of plant quarantine and phytosanitary certification systems; Plant quarantine system for imports, re-imports and international transit operations; Phytosanitary certification for exports, re-exports and the issuance of phytosanitary certificates; Document on phytosanitary requirements for imports; Phytosanitary inspection requests; Document inspection; Phytosanitary certificates; Physical inspection, interception or suspected presence of pests during physical inspection; Issuance of technical reports; Issuance of phytosanitary certificates for customs clearance; Re-importation requests; Phytosanitary inspection for re-importation; Requests for international transit operations; Phytosanitary inspection for international transit operations; Sites for the storage of international transit shipments; Authorized duration of international transit; Safety requirements for international transit shipments; Export certification criteria; Phytosanitary certificate requests; Phytosanitary inspection for exports and the issuance of phytosanitary certificates; Requests for the replacement of phytosanitary certificates; Requests for re-exportation; Phytosanitary inspection for re_x001e_exports and the issuance of phytosanitary certificates; Plant material subject to quarantine; Plant material for exhibition fairs; Post offices, bonded warehouses and free_x001e_trade zones; Obligations; Disposal of residues; Cooperation; Official control; and Penalties.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of homeopathic medicines for veterinary use. The draft text covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Registration of homeopathic medicines for veterinary use; Labelling; Review of registration request; Procedures for issuing registration certificates; Issuance of registration certificates; Amendments to registration; Obligations; Prohibitions; Cancellation of registration; Authorization to import raw materials for the manufacturing of homeopathic medicines for veterinary use exclusively for export; Other provisions; Official control; Penalties; Transitional provision; and Period of validity.
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Prohibiting the importation, manufacturing, registration, marketing and use of additives containing polymyxin E (colistin) and polymyxin B as growth promoters for animals producing food for human consumption", notified on 20 November 2017 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/275, has been issued pursuant to ICA Resolution No. 00022747 of 9 April 2018, which will enter into force upon its publication in the Official Journal. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_2294_00_s.pdf
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that a deadline for comments on the draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Establishing the procedure applicable to a cultivar where innovative plant-breeding techniques deriving from modern biotechnology have been used at some stage of the plant-breeding process, and the end product does not contain foreign genetic material", notified on 26 February 2018 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/282, has been set at 11 May 2018.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of cosmetics for veterinary use. The draft text covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Registration of cosmetics for veterinary use; Requirements for the registration of cosmetics for veterinary use; Labelling; Review of registration requests; Procedures for issuing registration certificates; Issue of registration certificates; Amendments to registration; Obligations; Cancellation of registration; Authorization to import raw materials for the manufacturing of products exclusively for exportation; Other provisions; Advertising; Official control; Penalties; Transitional provision; and Period of validity.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the health requirements for the registration of establishments that produce milk used to make compound foodstuffs for export to the European Union. The draft text covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Requirements for the registration of establishments that produce milk; Procedure for the issue and validity of registration; Obligations for registrants; Changes to registration, suspension and cancellation of registration; Official control; Penalties and period of validity.
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "establishing requirements for the entry into Colombia of samples of plant material for laboratory physico-chemical analysis", notified on 17 August 2017 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/271, has been issued pursuant to Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 00021112 of 26 February 2018, which entered into force on 27 February 2018. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_1579_00_s.pdf
The notified text establishes the procedure applicable to a cultivar where innovative plant-breeding techniques deriving from modern biotechnology have been used at some stage of the plant-breeding process, and the end product does not contain foreign genetic material. The draft text covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Application; Processing of application; Response to application; and Period of Validity.
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that Ministry of Social Welfare Resolution No. 1057 of 23 March 2010 "Establishing the Technical Regulation on the sanitary requirements to be met by natural honey for human consumption", notified on 23 April 2010 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/171/Add.1, has been declared null and void pursuant to the State Council judgement of 4 February 2016.
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Establishing the national pharmacovigilance system for medicines and biological products for veterinary use", notified on 14 March 2017 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/266, was issued pursuant to Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 00010204 of 22 August 2017, which entered into force on 24 August 2017. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_0661_00_s.pdf
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 7168 of 16 June 2016 "Prohibiting arsenic and arsenic compounds in the guaranteed composition of certain animal feeds and veterinary drugs", notified by the World Trade Organization on 4 July 2016 in document G/SPS/N/COL/260/Add.1, has been temporarily suspended pursuant to ICA Resolution No. 00012479 of 10 October 2017, which entered into force on 12 October 2017. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/COL/18_0561_00_s.pdf
The notified draft Resolution establishes the health requirements for the entry into and exit from the country of dogs and cats for companionship or commercial purposes. It contains articles on: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Health requirements for the entry into Colombia of dogs and cats; Inspection at ports, airports and border crossings for the entry into the country of animals; Health requirements for the exit from Colombia of dogs and cats; Inspection at land border crossings in the country for the exit of animals; Transit of animals; Penalties; Official control; and Period of validity.
The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the entry into the country of used machinery, equipment and/or vehicles. It contains articles on: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Entry requirements; Inspection at ports, airports and land border crossings; Prohibition; Official control; Penalties; Annex and period of validity.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of producers, contracted producers, semi-processors and importers of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, disinfectants, ectoparasiticides and various products for veterinary use. It contains articles on: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Registration of enterprises; General requirements; Specific requirements; Registration of enterprises located overseas; Technical officers; Registration of technical officers; Procedure for the registration of enterprises; Document review; Audit visits; Issue of registration certificates, amendments to registration and cancellation of registration; Prohibitions; Other provisions; Official control; Penalties; Transitional provision; and Period of validity.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of enterprises that store raw materials, bulk materials and finished products (pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, disinfectants, ectoparasiticides and other products for veterinary use). It contains articles on: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Registration of warehousing enterprises; Requirements; Registration of technical officers; Review of registration requests; Audit visits; Issue of registration certificates, amendments to registration and cancellation of registration; Good warehousing practices (GWP); Prohibitions; Other provisions; Penalties; Transitional provision; and Period of validity.