Notifications for Chile (618 notifications)
Resolución Exenta No. 3.574 - Modifica Resolución Exenta No. 91/2022, Que establece productos de origen animal que no requieren visto bueno del SAG para su ingreso a Chile (Exempt Resolution No. 3.574 - Amendment to Exempt Resolution No. 91/2022, specifying animal products not requiring approval by the SAG for entry into Chile) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 3.574/2023 - Amendment to Exempt Resolution No. 91/2022, specifying animal products not requiring approval by the SAG for entry into Chile, entered into force on 14 June 2023. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/CHL/23_10489_00_s.pdf
Resolución Exenta No. 3.575 de 2023: Modifica Resolución No. 1.066 de 2022 que aprueba texto coordinado y sistematizado de las Resoluciones que establecen requisitos fitosanitarios de ingreso a productos de origen vegetal desecados de especies y orígenes que indica, para consumo (Exempt Resolution No. 3.575 of 2023: Amendment to Resolution No. 1.066 of 2022 approving the coordinated and consolidated Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the entry of dried plant products of certain species and places of origin, for consumption) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 3.575 of 2023: Amendment to Resolution No. 1.066 of 2022 approving the coordinated and consolidated Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the entry of dried plant products of certain species and places of origin, for consumption, entered into force on 14 June 2023. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/CHL/23_10500_00_s.pdf
The notified text amends Resolution No. 1.066 approving the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the entry of dried plant products of certain species and places of origin, for consumption, as follows: Clause 2.1 has been replaced by the following: "2.1 The following will be accepted as an alternative Additional Declaration: 2.1.1: The pest/s is/are not present in the country of origin, in accordance with the guidelines established in ISPM No. 8 "Determination of pest status in an area". In order to comply with this Additional Declaration, the country of origin shall maintain supporting evidence and pest records, used as a basis for determining the country's pest-free status, taking into account that these records may be requested by the Service. or 2.1.2: The consignment originates from a pest-free area, officially recognized by the Service by means of an exempt resolution (indicate number and year)". Further details can be found in the document attached hereto.
Following the re-assessment of the requirements listed in SAG Exempt Resolution No. 1.482 of 2014, and the "Work plan for the export of fresh fruits for consumption of melon (Cucumis melo) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) from Brazil into Chile, from some municipalities of the State of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte, recognized as Anastrepha grandis-free areas", it has been deemed necessary to amend the Resolution, with the aim of including alternatives for the movement and phytosanitary protection of consignments in Brazilian territory, and the Brazilian NPPO's delegation in charge of the initial verifications for the authorization of participants in the programme. Further details can be found in the document attached hereto.
The notified document establishes, inter alia, phytosanitary import requirements for Citrus spp. twigs from the state of California, United States of America, to be used as propagation material. − Each consignment of Citrus spp. twigs must be covered by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the official phytosanitary authority of the United States of America that includes the additional declarations established in the draft Resolution. − The consignment must have undergone an effective disinfestation treatment against insects or mites, through immersion or spraying, with products authorized in the country of origin, and the phytosanitary certificate must state, in the section on treatment, the date of treatment, the active ingredient of the product, the type of treatment (immersion or spraying) and the dose used. − In addition, the consignment must comply with the phytosanitary requirements set out in the draft Resolution, which will be verified during the phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
Establece nómina de aditivos autorizados para la producción de alimentos completos, suplementos, ingredientes y aditivos formulados para animales y deroga la Resolución Exenta No. 1.992 de 2006 (List of additives authorized for the production of complete feed, supplements, ingredients and formulated additives for animals, and repeal of Exempt Resolution No. 1.992 of 2006) At the request of third countries, the final date for comments on notification G/SPS/N/CHL/731/Rev.1 has been extended to 13 June 2023.
The notified text amends SAG Resolution No. 1.187 of 2022 as follows: • The first clause should read: "The following will be accepted as an alternative Additional Declaration: 1.2.1: The pest/s is/are not present in the country of origin, in accordance with the guidelines of ISPM No. 8 "Determination of pest status in an area". In order to comply with this Additional Declaration, the country of origin shall maintain supporting evidence and pest records, used as a basis for determining the country's pest-free status, taking into account that these records may be requested by the Service. or 1.2.2: The consignment originates from a pest free area, officially recognized by the Service by means of an exempt resolution (indicate number and year)". • The second clause should read: "Any fungicide product accepted and registered by the NPPO of the country of origin for the control of Tilletia indica shall be accepted as a treatment against this pest." 2. The notified Resolution will enter into force once published in the Official Journal. Further details can be found in the document attached hereto.
Resolución Exenta No. 2237/2023 "Aprueba texto coordinado y sistematizado de las Resoluciones que establecen requisitos fitosanitarios de ingreso para semillas forrajeras o césped, actualiza requisitos y tratamientos, y deroga Resolución No. 1.011 de 2004 y 909 de 2004" (Exempt Resolution No. 2237/2023: "Approval of the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of forage and grass seeds, updating of requirements and treatments, and repeal of Resolutions No. 1.011 of 2004 and No. 909 of 2004") Please note that the date of publication in the Official Journal reported in G/SPS/N/CHL/737/Add.1 has been amended. The correct date of publication for Exempt Resolution No. 2237/2023 is 24 April 2023 and it will enter into force 30 days after this date.
Resolución Exenta No. 2237/2023 "Aprueba texto coordinado y sistematizado de las Resoluciones que establecen requisitos fitosanitarios de ingreso para semillas forrajeras o césped, actualiza requisitos y tratamientos, y deroga Resolución No. 1.011 de 2004 y 909 de 2004" (Exempt Resolution No. 2237/2023: "Approval of the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of forage and grass seeds, updating of requirements and treatments, and repeal of Resolutions No. 1.011 of 2004 and No. 909 of 2004") Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 2237/2023: "Approval of the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolutions establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of forage and grass seeds, updating of requirements and treatments, and repeal of Resolutions No. 1.011 of 2004 and No. 909 of 2004", was published in the Official Journal on 14 April 2023 and will enter into force 30 calendar days after publication. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/CHL/23_9351_00_s.pdf
Resolución exenta No. 7450/2022 que establece criterio de inspección para envíos de fruta fresca de plátanos (Musa spp.) de origen Ecuador (Exempt Resolution No. 7450/2022 establishing inspection criteria for shipments of fresh bananas (Musa spp.) originating in Ecuador) Please be informed that on 18 April 2023, Chile published, in the Official Journal, Exempt Resolution No. 2105/2023, which amends Exempt Resolution No. 7450/2022 establishing inspection criteria for shipments of fresh bananas (Musa spp.) originating in Ecuador, notified in document G/SPS/N/CHL/739. Further details can be found in the following document: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/CHL/23_9317_00_s.pdf
The notified draft Resolution amends Exempt Resolution No. 7.773 of 2021 by adding certain goods for which it has been determined, through a risk assessment of livestock products, that only a sanitary certificate must be submitted to the Agriculture and Livestock Service for entry into Chile. The amendment is as follows: a) In the list in Article 1, the following new subparagraphs are added after the letter "o": p. Frog meat, reptile meat and kangaroo meat. q. Matured processed meat products, acidified processed meat products and cooked processed meat products prepared from meat of bovine animals, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, or mixtures thereof. r. Collagen, gelatine, hydrolyzed protein and greaves. b) In Article 1, subparagraph "n" is replaced by the following: n. Tallow or fat of bovine animals, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry, except tallow or fat intended for animal feed.
The requirements included in the draft Resolution concern the following: • Animal health certificate and the general and animal-specific information that the certificate must contain; • The health status of the country or area of origin, in which rabies is a notifiable disease; • The health and veterinary medical control status of the commercial or exhibition establishments of origin; • The conditions of the animals, such as length of stay in the home or establishment of origin, rabies history and requirements, information and timing for internal and external antiparasitic treatment; • Pre-shipment quarantine conditions at least 10 days prior to shipment, with no clinical signs of rabies, infectious or contagious disease, or parasites. A health certificate must also be attached to the official health certificate; • Health and welfare conditions of animals at the time of transport; • In addition to the requirements established in the notified measure, it is necessary to submit the exotic wildlife authorization resolution issued by the Renewable Natural Resources Division of the SAG and, when applicable, the CITES certification. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
The notified draft measure establishes the list of additives authorized for the production of complete feed, supplements, additives and ingredients for species for slaughter/productive species and non-productive species. The latter should be understood to mean those species that are not for human consumption, such as, inter alia, dogs, cats, ornamental fish and birds, exotic species and zoo animals. The purpose of the notified draft measure is to update the legislation on additives used in animal feed, with a view to protecting and maintaining animal health, human health and the environment. It is based on scientific developments and technological progress, in line with the recommendations of international reference bodies. The additives authorized under this draft measure are those approved by CODEX STAN 192-1995, General Standard for Food Additives; Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the amendments thereto; the US Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations - Title 21 - Food and Drugs; and Normative Instruction No. 110/2020 of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply (MAPA) and the amendments thereto. Lastly, please note that the comments received during the previous consultations were also taken into account. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification. G/SPS/N/CHL/731/Rev.1 - 2 -
The draft standard establishes the following health requirements for the entry into Chile of canned animal products and their derivatives, without prejudice to compliance with the requirements of other competent authorities: 1. For the purposes of this resolution, "canned product" shall be understood to mean any animal product for human consumption that has been industrially processed, guarantees commercial sterility and is in a hermetically sealed container. 2. Canned products must come from establishments authorized by the competent health authority of the country of origin and must be covered by an official health certificate issued by that authority that attests to their compliance with health requirements and indicates the country and processing establishment, product identification, quantity, processing date, consignee and number of packages. 3. Canned products must bear proper labelling that identifies the product, its quantity or net weight, the country of origin and the processing establishment. 4. These products must be transported from their processing establishment to their destination in Chile in vehicles or compartments that ensure hygiene and health conditions are maintained. 5. Upon arrival in Chile, canned products may be subject to controls and examinations ordered, when justified, by SAG, the cost of which will be borne by users. 6. The notified text repeals Exempt Resolution No. 395 of 1993, which establishes health requirements for the entry into Chile of canned meat products and their derivatives. G/SPS/N/CHL/751 - 2 - Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
The notified draft measure establishes the following health requirements for the entry into Chile of seabird guano: 1. The guano must undergo specific treatments to ensure the deactivation of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and Newcastle disease virus and must not subsequently come into contact with sources of these diseases. 2. The notified draft measure also addresses the conditions of transport, health certification, the container required and the checks and inspections required by SAG upon arrival in the country. 3. In addition, the provisions of this draft standard are without prejudice to the provisions of the legislation in force, in particular Law No. 21.349, which establishes standards for the composition, labelling and marketing of fertilizers and biostimulants. 4. Lastly, the notified text repeals Exempt Resolution No. 686 of 1991, which establishes health requirements for the importation of seabird guano. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
Recognizes the production centre registered and approved by the phytosanitary authority of the United States of America, which is indicated in the resolution; establishes the phytosanitary requirements and additional declarations for each species, the relevant analyses required by SAG to certify the absence of plant pathogens, which must be carried out by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the authorized point of entry for these products. It also indicates the conditions for continued recognition, the audits and the period of validity.
Recognizes the facility registered by the French phytosanitary authority, which is indicated in the resolution; establishes the phytosanitary requirements and additional declarations for each species. It also indicates the conditions for continued recognition, the audits and the period of validity.
The Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) Mediterráneo S.L. production centre, verified jointly by the Plant Health Service of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia and SAG, is recognized for the shipment of unrooted vine (Vitis vinifera) cuttings and in vitro vine plants from Murcia, Spain to Chile. The recognition of the Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) Mediterráneo S.L. production centre shall be valid for two years from the date of publication of the Resolution in the Official Journal of Chile, namely from 20 March 2023, and may be extended for an additional two years, provided that periodic reports submitted by the Spanish National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) contain positive assessments and that the results of phytosanitary inspections carried out by the Service at the point of entry are satisfactory. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
The Sklarczyk Seed Farm LLC production centre, registered by the phytosanitary authority of the United States for the production and certification of nuclear seed potato, verified jointly by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the certifying agency, namely the Michigan Seed Potato Association (MSPA), and SAG, is recognized for the species Solanum tuberosum. The recognition of the Sklarczyk Seed Farm LLC production centre shall be valid for two years from the date of publication of Resolution No. 1159/2023 in the Official Journal of Chile, namely from 14 March 2023, and may be extended upon compliance with the conditions adopted in the Resolution, or the centre may, under certain circumstances, lose its recognized status. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
The notified document, with the aim of protecting the country's phytosanitary resources, establishes phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of plants, cuttings and twigs of the following stone fruit species: Prunus armeniaca, P. avium, P. cerasifera, P. cerasus, P.davidiana, P. domestica, P. dulcis, P. fruticosa, P. insititia, P. mahaleb, P. persica, P. persica var. nucipersica, P. salicina, P. serotina, P. serrulata and P. spinosa, coming from member States of the European Union. In addition, it establishes a time-frame for companies in the sector to bring their processes into line with the phytosanitary requirements established, in a way that does not affect trade in the stone fruit plant species regulated under the draft measure. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.