Notifications for Chile (618 notifications)

1. The notified text establishes phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of in-shell ground-nuts (Arachis hypogea) of any origin. 1.1 Shipments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin. This document must declare that: The shipment has been treated for Trogoderma granarium (Col., Dermestidae), Corcyra cephalonica (Lep., Tortricidae), Caryedon serratus (Col., Bruchidae), Callosobruchus analis (Col., Bruchidae), and Callosobruchus theobromae (Col., Bruchidae). The treatment must be specified in Section III of the phytosanitary certificate, together with the product, dose, exposure time, product temperature and date of treatment, as appropriate. 2. The alternative treatments indicated in this resolution will be considered acceptable fumigation treatments. 3. An alternative additional declaration stating that the pest/s is/are not present in the country of origin will also be accepted. 4. Once fumigated, shipments must be kept protected while in storage and while being dispatched and transported to Chile. 5. Shipments must be free of soil and other plant remains. 6. Packaging must be new (repackaging is not permitted), closed, resistant to handling, and labelled or marked in accordance with the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) regulations currently in force. 7. The packaging materials used must allow for potential quarantine treatments to be carried out at points of entry. 8. The wood used for packaging, pallets and packing materials must comply with quarantine regulations when entering the country. 9. SAG officials at authorized points of entry will inspect shipments upon their arrival in Chile, verify their compliance with the relevant phytosanitary requirements, and decide, on the basis of the accompanying documentation, whether their entry should be authorized or whether appropriate measures should be adopted in accordance with existing legislation. 10. Any failure to comply with the provisions of this resolution will be duly addressed and will incur penalties in accordance with Law No. 18.755 and Decree Law No. 3.557.

At the request of third countries, Chile hereby advises that the final date for comments in respect of notification G/SPS/N/CHL/554, published on 24 October 2017, has been extended to 12 January 2018.

At the request of third countries, the Republic of Chile hereby advises that the final date for comments in respect of notification G/SPS/N/CHL/553, published on 24 October 2017, has been extended to 12 January 2018.

The notified Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the control of Halyomorpha halys (Order: Hemiptera, family: Pentatomidae), a quarantine pest for Chile which has been intercepted at entry points into the country in shipments of used clothing, toys and vehicles from the United States of America, and which makes these goods dangerous to plants. The main changes are the following: - The asterisked paragraph in Article 1 of the operative section will include the following phrase: "used vehicle parts and fittings"; - Article 2 in the operative section will be replaced with text indicating which entities may carry out treatments in the country of origin, and the conditions and location for treatments in national territory, if required; - Article 3 of the operative section will be replaced with text stipulating that treatments, depending on the imported product, must comply with established technical specifications. This applies to treatment at origin with pyrethroid insecticides, fumigation treatment with methyl bromide and phosphine, and other treatments indicated by the Service.

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolution No. 2.297 of 2005, which establishes regulations governing the importation of plants, cuttings and twigs of Juglans regia (European walnut) originating in Argentina, as follows: The following new paragraph (1.3) shall be added to Article 1 of the operative section: "1.3 The plant material derives from mother plants that were inspected and tested (diagnostic method to be specified) at the optimal time for detecting pests and found to be free from Xylella fastidiosa."

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolution No. 7.214 of 2014 by adding: - Additional declarations, after each final paragraph in the additional declarations column in Article 5 (operative section), for Fraxinus spp., Geranium spp., Hedera spp., llex spp., Lavandula spp., Nandina domestica, Phoenix spp., Rosa spp., Tillandsia spp. and Verbena spp. - The following text in Article 8 (operative section): "Consignments of Geranium dissectum, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula dentata, Lavandula stoechas, Phoenix reclinata, Phoenix roebelenii, Rosa californica, Rosa floribunda, Tillandsia usneoides, Verbena litoralis and Vinca spp. plants or parts thereof, originating in countries where Xylella fastidiosa is present, must comply with the phytosanitary measure of post-entry quarantine."

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolution No. 633 of 2003 by adding additional declarations concerning the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria for certain fruit, crop and vegetable, forest, and ornamental species listed in Article 4.3 of the operative section. The additional declarations, which depend on the pest's phytosanitary status in the country of origin, state the following: Countries where the pest is present: "The plants derive from mother plants that were inspected and tested (diagnostic method to be indicated) at the optimal time for detecting pests and found to be free from Xylella fastidiosa." Countries that are free from the pest, according to their surveillance systems: "The plants are free from Xylella fastidiosa according to the results of surveillance activities carried out in (country name to be indicated)."

The notified text amends Resolution No. 6.315 of 2013 by adding, to point 2.2, the following new additional declaration for cherry tree (Prunus avium) plants, cuttings and twigs: "The plant material derives from mother plants that were inspected and tested (specify diagnostic technique) at the optimal time for detecting pests and found to be free from Xylella fastidiosa."

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolutions No. 3679 of 2004, No. 3435 of 2004, No. 5479 of 2006, No. 5695 of 2006, No. 5073 of 2012 and No. 6036 of 2014, which establish phytosanitary requirements governing the exportation of plant reproductive material for various species originating in the United States of America.

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolutions No. 2.425 of 2007, No. 2.820 of 2010, No. 193 of 2012, No. 7.230 of 2013 and No. 7.243 of 2012, which establish phytosanitary requirements governing plant reproductive material used for different species originating in the Member States of the European Union.

The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolution No. 3.418 of 2002 by adding to point 4 the following new additional declaration for the Ranunculus spp. species: "The Ranunculus repens rhizomes derive from mother plants that were inspected and tested (specify diagnostic technique) at the optimal time for detecting pests and found to be free from Xylella fastidiosa." This phytosanitary requirement will enter into force on the date of publication of this Exempt Resolution in the Official Journal. Consignments of Ranunculus repens rhizomes originating in countries where Xylella fastidiosa is present must comply with the phytosanitary measure of post-entry quarantine, which will enter into force six months from the date of publication of this Exempt Resolution in the Official Journal. The importation of plant material and post-entry quarantine must be authorized by the SAG on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the regulations on post-entry quarantine currently in force.

The notified Amendment replaces the text of paragraph 2.4.4 of Resolution No. 833 of 20 March 2002 establishing sanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of bovine meat ("Only boneless meat cuts free of lymph glands, ground and minced meats, and hamburgers may be imported") with the following text: "2.4.4. Only boneless meat cuts, ground and minced meats, trimmings and hamburgers free of lymph glands may be imported." The notified Amendment also replaces the text of paragraph 3.4.4 of Resolution No. 833 of 20 March 2002 establishing sanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of bovine meat ("Only boneless meat cuts other than minced meat, hamburgers and ground meat in all forms and cuts may be imported") with the following text: "3.4.4. Only boneless meat cuts other than minced meat, trimmings, hamburgers and ground meat in all forms and cuts may be imported." The amendment of Resolution No. 833/2002 is not based on any international technical standard and is intended to add "trimmings" to the products mentioned in the previous version.

The notified text establishes specific health requirements for the entry into Chile of species of Bombus spp. with respect to the following: ‒ The health status of the country or area of origin; ‒ The establishments of origin of the colonies; ‒ Pre-shipment quarantine; ‒ Transport and shipment conditions; ‒ Health certification, quarantine at destination.

The notified text establishes specific health requirements for the entry into Chile of natural honey, with regard to: The health status of the country or area of origin. the health status of the apiaries from which the honey originated; the conditions in which the honey was extracted; and the transportation and health certification of the honey

The notified text establishes animal health requirements for the entry into and transit through Chile of used livestock material. For the purposes of this measure, used livestock material is understood to be any object or item that has ever come into contact with live animals, animal products or animal feed. Horse tack is excluded from this definition. Used livestock material entering the country must be covered by a washing and disinfection certificate issued by the company that performed those tasks and certifying the following: The used livestock material was washed and disinfected with products authorized by the competent authority in the country of origin and is free of organic and inorganic residues that could carry a health risk. Upon its arrival in the country, the used livestock material will be inspected by the Agriculture and Livestock Service. If the inspection reveals that the material does not satisfy the provisions of the resolution, the Agriculture and Livestock Service may take the necessary measures to prevent the risk of entry of a disease that might affect animals. Such measures include: ‒ The reshipment of the goods (re-exportation or return to the country of origin); ‒ The destruction of the goods; ‒ Other measures that the Agriculture and Livestock Service may deem appropriate. The costs of the measures to address non-compliance will be borne by the importer or the interested party.

1. The notified text establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of dried branches of Sorghum vulgare of any origin; 2. Shipments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin. This document must declare that: 2.1 The shipment has been inspected and found free from Rottbellia cochinchinensis, Acroptylon repens, Alhagi maurorum, Diplotaxis tenuifolia and Brassica tournefortii; 2.2 The shipment has been treated in order to control Striga angustifolia, Striga asiatica, Striga densiflora and Striga hermonthica. The treatment must be specified in the corresponding section of the phytosanitary certificate, together with the product, dose, exposure time, temperature and date of treatment, where relevant. 3. The following treaments will be accepted as quarantine treatments to control Striga angustifolia, Striga asiatica, Striga densiflora and Striga hermonthica: 3.1 Heat treatment (see specifications in Resolution); 3.2 Treatments using methyl bromide (see specifications in Resolution); 4. As an additional official declaration from the country of origin, a certificate may be provided stating that the pest/s is/are not present in the country of origin; 5. Shipments must be free of soil and seeds; 6. Articles that are composed partly of Sorgum vulgare and partly of other elements consisting of regulated articles (e.g. wooden broom handles/wooden brushes) must meet the import requirements set out in the regulations currently in force; 7. Packaging must be new (repackaging is not permitted), closed, resistant to handling, and labelled or marked in accordance with the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) regulations currently in force. 8. The wood used for packaging, pallets and packing materials must comply with the quarantine regulations for importation. 9. SAG officials at the point of entry will inspect the shipments upon their arrival in Chile, and will verify their phytosanitary condition, and decide, on the basis of the accompanying documentation, whether their entry should be authorized.

The measures established in these regulations seek to protect, maintain and improve animal health and animal welfare in a way that does not harm the environment or human health. The regulations cover the production, storage, importation, exportation, distribution, possession, use, transportation, sale, and disposal for any reason, of complete feed, supplements, and ingredients and additives used in these products, with a view to ensuring health and safety.

The notified text establishes a non-exclusive list of ingredients authorized for use in the production of foodstuffs for animals. The draft measure establishes the following key provisions: Point 3. The production, importation, exportation, storage, distribution, sale and transportation of foodstuffs for animals will only be permitted where such foodstuffs contain ingredients belonging to the groups listed in point 5 of this Resolution. The use of ingredients not listed in point 6 will be permitted where it has been demonstrated that they do not affect animal health, the safety of products obtained from animals, or the environment, and that they comply with the guarantees established therefor; such ingredients will be authorized by resolution. Point 4. Stabilized animal fats, stabilized fish oils, hydrogenated fish fats, stabilized tallow, stabilized acidulated soap stock (fatty acid), stabilized refined vegetable oils, and any other ingredient of lipidic origin, will be authorized as ingredients in the production, importation, exportation, storage, distribution, sale and transportation of foodstuffs for animals, provided that they are being used for the first time (not reused). Point 5. Groups of authorized ingredients for animal foodstuffs: a. Cereals, and products and by-products thereof b. Oilseeds, and products and by-products thereof c. Pulses, and products and by-products thereof d. Tubers and roots, and products and by-products thereof e. Seeds and fruits, and products and by-products thereof f. Fodder and coarse fodder g. Other plants, and products and by-products thereof h. Dairy produce, and products and by-products thereof i. Food-producing animals, and products and by-products thereof j. Fish and other marine species, and products and by-products thereof k. Minerals l. Other industrial products and by-products m. Fermentation products and by-products Point 6. List of the main ingredients in each group and their respective guarantees. (Tables relating to the groups listed in point 5 of the Resolution)

The notified text establishes the maximum permissible levels for contaminants in food products for animal consumption and the corresponding mitigation measures. It seeks to ensure that persons engaged in the processing, manufacture, storage, distribution, import or export of such inputs take the necessary steps to minimize the risk of possible contamination during marketing. The measures established cover microbiological contamination, chemical contamination, analytical methodologies applicable to the various contaminants in animal feed, and the mandatory implementation of a quality assurance system in compliance with ISO 17025:2005.

The proposed amendment will be made to Section XXVIII "Foods for special dietary uses" Paragraph III - Commercially prepared baby food Current text: Article 504 - The maximum nitrate content in this type of food shall not exceed 250 mg/kg expressed as nitrates. New text proposed: Article 504 - The product shall be prepared with particular care, through the application of good manufacturing practices, in order to completely eliminate pesticide residues that may have been used for the production, storage or preparation of raw materials or food ingredients. If complete elimination is technically unachievable, the level of such residues should be reduced as much as possible. The product shall not contain residues of hormones or antibiotics identified using agreed methods of analysis, and shall be virtually free from other contaminants, particularly pharmacologically active substances.