Notifications for Colombia (287 notifications)

Resolución 18158 de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de semillas de tijuna (Setaria sphacelata) de origen y procedencia de la República Federativa de Brasil" (Resolution No. 18158 of 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of South African pigeon grass (Setaria sphacelata) seeds originating in and coming from the Federative Republic of Brazil) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 18158 of 27 November 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of South African pigeon grass (Setaria sphacelata) seeds originating in and coming from the Federative Republic of Brazil, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.953 of 27 November 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/b2a2d258-d238-43ff-939e-a82b8561cc8a/2024R00018158.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_08484_00_s.pdf

Resolución No.00018761 del 04 de diciembre de 2024 "Por la cual se levanta la medida preventiva de emergencia por la presencia de la enfermedad de Newcastle en el Estado de Rio Grande do Sul de la República Federativa de Brasil" (Resolution No. 00018761 of 4 December 2024 lifting the emergency preventive measure that was established owing to the presence of Newcastle disease in the State of Rio Grande do Sul in the Federative Republic of Brazil) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 00018761 of 4 December 2024 lifting the preventive sanitary measure that was established owing to the presence of Newcastle disease in the State of Rio Grande do Sul in the Federative Republic of Brazil. The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 52.960 of 4 December 2024 and entered into force the same day. It also repeals ICA Resolution No. 00009906 of 2024. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/8ef79a83-fd4f-4811-b74e-d158a20996a2/2024R00018761.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_08478_00_s.pdf

Resolución 00017938 (25 de noviembre de 2024) "Por la cual se actualizan los requisitos sanitarios para la certificación de los establecimientos de origen de bovinos y/o bufalinos, destinados a la producción de carne para exportación a Estados Unidos y Canadá, provenientes de la zona libre con vacunación (Zona Libre III Comercio/Caribe) y se establecen otras disposiciones" (Resolution No. 00017938 (25 November 2024) updating the sanitary requirements for obtaining certification as an establishment that supplies bovine and/or bubaline animals for the production of meat to be exported to the United States and Canada from the free zone in which vaccination is practised (free zone III (trade/Caribbean)) and establishing other requirements) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 00017938, of 25 November 2024, updating the sanitary requirements for obtaining certification as an establishment that supplies bovine and/or bubaline animals for the production of meat to be exported to the United States and Canada from the free zone in which vaccination is practised (free zone III (trade/Caribbean)) and establishing other requirements, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.951 of 25 November 2024 and entered into force on the same day. It also repeals ICA Resolution No. 3207 of 2014. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/0eda1719-04d5-4780-a2fe-2a2a400693c6/2024R00017938.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_08196_00_s.pdf

The notified Resolution declares a health emergency in the national territory because of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds (backyard birds). These provisions will apply to all natural and/or legal persons keeping, in any capacity, commercial birds, fighting birds and/or backyard birds, as well as to live bird traders in the national territory.

Resolución 15141 del 23 de octubre de 2024 "Por la cual se establecen los requisitos y condiciones para la producción, importación, exportación y almacenamiento de semillas producto del mejoramiento genético para la investigación, comercialización y siembra en el país, así como el registro de las Unidades de Evaluación Agronómica y/o Unidades de Investigación en Fitomejoramiento y se dictan otras disposiciones" (Resolution No. 15141 of 23 October 2024 establishing requirements and conditions for the production, importation, exportation and storage of genetically improved seeds for research, marketing and sowing in the country, and the registration of agronomic assessment units and/or plant breeding research units, and introducing other provisions) The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that Resolution No. 00015141 of 23 October 2024 establishing requirements and conditions for the production, importation, exportation and storage of genetically improved seeds for research, marketing and sowing in the country, and the registration of agronomic assessment units and/or plant breeding research units, and introducing other provisions, has been issued, and was published in Official Journal No. 52.918 of 23 October 2024, the date of its entry into force. The Resolution also repeals ICA Resolutions No. 2228 of 1983, No. 3168 of 2015 and No. 3888 of 2015, and all conflicting provisions. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/f6795834-cf0e-4284-8ccd-d353b93c6240/202400015141.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_07385_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro - ex agar Ranunculus asiaticus plants for commercial use originating in and coming from India.

The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Kalanchoe plants originating in and coming from the Netherlands.

Resolución No. 00012562 del 17 de septiembre de 2024 "Por la cual se levantan las medidas sanitarias preventivas por la presencia de influenza aviar de alta patogenicidad en mamíferos de producción adoptadas en la Resolución ICA 3125 de 2024" (Resolution No. 00012562 of 17 September 2024 lifting the preventive sanitary measures adopted under ICA Resolution No. 3125 of 2024 that were established owing to the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in production mammals) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 00012562 of 17 September 2024 lifting the preventive sanitary measures adopted under ICA Resolution No. 3125 of 2024 that were established owing to the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in production mammals. The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 52.883 of 18 September 2024 and entered into force the same day. It also repeals ICA Resolution No. 3125 of 2024. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/cc5f913a-b434-421b-8d23-e57329be1a0e/2024R00012562.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_06175_00_s.pdf

Resolución 12385 del 12 de septiembre de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se corrigen errores formales de la Resolución ICA 00011087 del 22 de agosto de 2024, que establece los requisitos sanitarios para la importación a Colombia de huevos fértiles procedentes de la República de Argentina" (Resolution No. 12385 of 12 September 2024 correcting formal errors in ICA Resolution No. 00011087 of 22 August 2024, which establishes the sanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of fertile eggs from the Argentine Republic) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 12385 of 12 September 2024 correcting formal errors in ICA Resolution No. 00011087 of 22 August 2024, which establishes the sanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of fertile eggs from the Argentine Republic. The provisions that are not amended by this Resolution will remain in force. The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 52.878 of 13 September 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/92f8e1b7-7c6c-469c-92dd-e7dc97c58242/2024R00012385.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_06096_00_s.pdf

Resolution No. 00010003 of 8 August 2024 prohibiting the importation, manufacturing, registration, marketing and use in the national territory of all chemical forms of polymyxin E (colistin) and polymyxin B for animals The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 00010003 of 8 August 2024 prohibiting the importation, manufacturing, registration, marketing and use in the national territory of all chemical forms of polymyxin E (colistin) and polymyxin for animals. The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 52.843 of 9 August 2024, the date on which it entered into force, and repeals ICA Resolution No. 22747 of 2018, as well as any conflicting provisions. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/0e4fd47d-1f72-4eee-8d29-a1508e08362c/2024R00010003.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05879_00_s.pdf

The notified Draft Resolution updates the sanitary requirements for registering establishments that supply bovine and bubaline animals for the production of meat to be exported to the United States and Canada from the free zone in which vaccination is practised (free zone III (trade/Caribbean)).

The notified draft Resolution establishes requirements for the importation into Colombia of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) grains originating in and coming from Egypt.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of dried cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) from China.

The notified draft Resolution establishes requirements for the importation into Colombia of Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides L.) originating in the Federative Republic of Brazil.

The notified draft Resolution establishes the inspection programme at authorized points of origin for exports by sea of cut flowers, foliage and fresh fruit from Colombian territory.

Resolución 11087 del 22 de agosto de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos sanitarios para la importación a Colombia de huevos fértiles procedentes de la República Argentina" (Resolution No. 11087, of 22 August 2024, establishing the sanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of fertile eggs from the Argentine Republic) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 11087, of 22 August 2024, establishing the sanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of fertile eggs from the Argentine Republic, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.857 of 23 August 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/7461cbca-4c88-4c12-81c8-60101875e536/2024R00011087.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05711_00_s.pdf

Resolución 11088 del 22 de agosto de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de semillas de col (Brassica oleracea L.) originarias de la República de Turquía" (Resolution No. 11088 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) seeds from the Republic of Türkiye) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 11088 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) seeds from the Republic of Türkiye, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.857 of 23 August 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/7b0565c7-6032-4904-91ea-e1917bb46b16/2024R00011088.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05712_00_s.pdf

Resolución 11085 del 22 de agosto de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de avispitas de Togo (Phymastichus coffea La Salle) de origen y procedencia Hawái" (Resolution No. 11085 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Togo wasps (Phymastichus coffea La Salle) originating in and coming from Hawaii) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 11085 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Togo wasps (Phymastichus coffea La Salle) originating in and coming from Hawaii, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.857 of 23 August 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/57f879cf-d5fc-4ce2-80c2-d7795976b363/2024R00011085.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05709_00_s.pdf

Resolución 11086 del 22 de agosto de 2024 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de flor seca de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa) de origen y procedencia Nigeria" (Resolution No. 11086 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of dried roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) originating in and coming from Nigeria) The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Resolution No. 11086 of 22 August 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of dried roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) originating in and coming from Nigeria, which was published in Official Journal No. 52.857 of 23 August 2024 and entered into force the same day. https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/f2dbdcf5-9e79-4e4e-8bf2-8447e4bf50f3/2024R00011086.aspx https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05710_00_s.pdf

Draft Resolution establishing the conditions for implementing the preventive voluntary vaccination strategy in areas of risk to mitigate highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in commercial poultry farming The notified measure seeks to establish the conditions for implementing the preventive and authorized voluntary vaccination strategy in areas prioritized by risk in order to mitigate highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in long-lived poultry in commercial poultry farming. The established provisions shall apply to all natural or legal persons engaged in the rearing and/or marketing of long-lived poultry in Colombia, including egg and avian genetic material production systems, in areas prioritized by risk and who take part in the preventive vaccination programme voluntarily and with prior authorization, together with those who produce, import and/or market biologicals for avian species. https://www.sucop.gov.co/entidades/ica/Normativa?IDNorma=16440 https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/COL/24_05656_00_s.pdf