Notifications for Chile (618 notifications)

Resolución Exenta No 8.655 de 2024, que Establece requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Chile de frutos frescos para consumo de limón sutil (Citrus aurantifolia) y limón tahití (Citrus latifolia), producidos en Ecuador (Exempt Resolution No. 8.655 of 2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) for consumption from Ecuador) Chile hereby notifies that Exempt Resolution No. 8.655 of 2024, "establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) for consumption from Ecuador", entered into force on 19 December 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CHL/25_00308_00_s.pdf

Resolución Exenta 9.079/2024: Modifica Resolución Exenta No 5.018 de 2016 que establece requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Chile de turiones de espárragos (Asparagus officinalis) para consumo en estado fresco, procedentes de Perú (Exempt Resolution No. 9.079/2024: Amendment to Exempt Resolution No. 5.018 of 2016 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) spears for consumption from Peru) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 9.079/2024: Amendment to Exempt Resolution No. 5.018 of 2016 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) spears for consumption from Peru, entered into force on 31 December 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CHL/25_00307_00_s.pdf

The notified regulation establishes new phytosanitary requirements for the importation of seeds in order to control the entry of quarantine weeds, and defines the type of purity analysis requested in order to identify weeds in the shipment. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Amendment to Resolution No. 9.372/2019, which amends and approves the coordinated and consolidated text of Resolution No. 1.408 of 2001, establishing phytosanitary import requirements for fresh Rubus spp. berries from the United States of America, and amendment to Resolution No. 1.423 of 2010, establishing phytosanitary requirements for imports of plants that are host to Epiphyas postvittana from the states of California and Hawaii in the United States of America Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 8.971/2024, amending Resolution No. 9.372/2019, which amends and approves the coordinated and consolidated text of Resolution No. 1.408 of 2001, establishing phytosanitary import requirements for fresh Rubus spp. berries from the United States of America, and amending Resolution No. 1.423 of 2010, establishing phytosanitary requirements for imports of plants that are host to Epiphyas postvittana from the states of California and Hawaii in the United States of America, entered into force on 27 December 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CHL/25_00033_00_s.pdf

The notified measure amends Resolution No. 1.412 of 2001 as follows: • It updates the regulations establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of fresh apples (Malus spp.) and pears (Pyrus spp.) from Umatilla County, State of Oregon, United States of America, as the pest Epiphyas postvittana is present in the United States. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified measure amends Resolution No. 7.243 of 2012 given that, in the PRA for Fragaria × ananassa plants from European Union member States, new quarantine pests associated with this pathway have been identified, making it necessary to establish phytosanitary measures to reduce the risk of these pests entering the country.

The notified Amendment replaces Article 4.2 of Resolution No. 4.933 of 2021 with the following text: 4.2 The following will be accepted as an alternative Additional Declaration: 4.2.1. The pest/s is/are not present in the country of origin. 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 4.2.2. The consignment originates from a pest free area, officially recognized by the Service by means of an exempt resolution (indicate number and year). Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh lemons (Citrus limon) coming from Argentina, in accordance with the work plan agreed by the SAG and the National Agriculture and Food Quality and Health Service (SENASA) of Argentina.

Text regulating the importation into Chile of livestock products, for human consumption or use, with production process monographs Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 8.262/2024, regulating the importation into Chile of livestock products, for human consumption or use, with production process monographs, entered into force on 11 December 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_08391_00_s.pdf

The notified document updates the regulation establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of fresh strawberries (Fragaria spp.) from the United States of America, as the pest Epiphyas postvittana is present in the United States. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Resolución Exenta No 7.525 de 2024, que 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 (Exempt Resolution No. 7.525 of 2024, establishing the list of additives authorized for the production of complete feed, supplements, ingredients and formulated additives for animals, and repealing Exempt Resolution No. 1.992 of 2006) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 7.525 of 2024, establishing the list of additives authorized for the production of complete feed, supplements, ingredients and formulated additives for animals, and repealing Exempt Resolution No. 1.992 of 2006, was published in the Official Journal on 21 November 2024 and will enter into force 30 days after that date. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_08188_00_s.pdf

• The California-based production centre Micro Paradox Inc., approved by the SAG and the US authorities, is authorized to export clonal walnut plants; • Rootstocks, microcuttings, microplugs, green bare root and micrografted plants are authorized for export under different specific conditions; • Consignments must include an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the USDA or APHIS, with an additional declaration of compliance with measures for a list of quarantine pests; • Consignments must undergo disinfestation treatment for insects and mites, be free from soil and gastropods, and use new containers and accompanying material incapable of harbouring pests; • The notified Resolution provides for representative sampling for phytosanitary analysis, comprising division by discipline and sensitive methods to detect specific pests; • Imports shall only be processed through the SAG office at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport; • Genetically modified material must be declared and comply with the SAG's specific rules; • The SAG must be notified if the centre's phytosanitary status changes or if pests are detected; certification may be lost or reissued based on an official assessment; • The SAG may conduct audits of the centre and take samples at the entry point to verify pest absence; G/SPS/N/CHL/810 - 2 - • The centre's certification is initially valid for two years and can be automatically extended if there are no changes to the procedures or phytosanitary results. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Establece requisitos fitosanitarios de importación para el ingreso de semillas de maíz (Zea mays L.) procedentes de todo origen y modifica Resolución Exenta No 1.187 de 2022 (Phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of maize (Zea mays L.) seeds, of any origin, and amendment of Exempt Resolution No. 1.187 of 2022) At the request of third countries, the final date for comments on notification G/SPS/N/CHL/808 has been extended to 21 January 2025.

Resolución No 7.263 de 2024, que Aprueba Procedimiento de Autorización de Compartimentos libres de enfermedades para las especies que se indican (Resolution No. 7.263 of 2024, approving the authorization procedure for disease-free compartments for the species indicated) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 7.263/2024, approving the authorization procedure for disease-free compartments for the species indicated, entered into force on 16 November 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_07873_00_s.pdf

Resolución Exenta No 6.293/2024 que "Establece requisitos fitosanitarios de importación para plantas de frutilla (Fragaria x ananassa) procedentes de Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, modifica resoluciones No 5.479 de 2006 y No 1.423 de 2010, deroga resolución No 703 de 2024" (Exempt Resolution No. 6.293/2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa) coming from the United States of America, amending Resolutions No. 5.479 of 2006 and No. 1.423 of 2010, and repealing Resolution No. 703 of 2024) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 6.293/2024 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa) coming from the United States of America, amending Resolutions No. 5.479 of 2006 and No. 1.423 of 2010, and repealing Resolution No. 703 of 2024, entered into force on 14 November 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_07868_00_s.pdf

The notified measure amends Resolution No 5.018 as follows: • Subparagraph 1.1 of the operative part is replaced by: To be imported into the country, shipments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate (original copy) issued by SENASA, which contains an additional declaration stating that “The shipment has been inspected and been found free from Prodiplosis longifila.” • Subparagraph 1.2 of the operative part is replaced by: Shipments of asparagus spears must come from registered establishments, which have a unique producer code, have been officially verified by SENASA, and implement integrated pest management for the control of Prodiplosis longifila, which has been verified by SENASA. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation of seeds of various species in order to control quarantine diseases. It includes guidelines on official seed sampling and purity analysis that must be implemented to determine the presence of quarantine diseases, in accordance with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) and the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA). In addition, the Resolution exempts from analysis certain lots of seeds that, owing to their harvesting and processing characteristics, have a minimal risk of introducing diseases. It also details a specific procedure for seeds intended for research. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified draft Resolution establishes updated phytosanitary requirements for the importation of maize seeds to avoid the entry of quarantine pests into Chile. The requirements include additional declarations for pests such as Stenocarpella macrospora, Pantoea stewartii and Prostephanus truncatus. In addition, the requirements applicable to shipments for research and development, as opposed to shipments for propagation and trade, are specified. The new regulations also remove the additional declaration that was previously required for maize seeds. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified document updates the Regulation establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation to Chile of fresh Rubus spp. berries from the United States of America as the pest Epiphyas postvittana is present in the United States. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified measure amends the following: • Resolution No. 5.479 of 2006, replacing the text under the second bullet point concerning the species avocado (Persea Americana) in the additional declaration column of the table in subparagraph 1.2 of the operative part, with the following: "The plant material is free from the following arthropods: Aonidiella orientalis (Hem. Diaspididae), Aleurocanthus woglumi (Hem. Aleyrodidae), Aleurodicus spp. (Hem. Aleyrodidae), Aspidiotus destructor (Hem. Diaspididae), Ceroplastes floridensis (Hem. Coccidae), Epiphyas postvittana (Lep. Tortricidae), Homalodisca coagulata (Hem. Cicadellidae), Marmara gulosa (Lep. Gracillariae), Nipacoccus nipae (Hem. Pseudoccidae), Oligonychus persea (Ac. Tetranychidae), Parabemisia myricae (Hem. Aleyrodidae), Paraleyrodes persea (Hem. Aleyrodidae), Scirtothrips persea (Thy. Thripidae), Selenothrips rubrocintus (Thy. Thripidae), Tetranychus neocaledonicus (Ac. Tetranychidae)"; • Resolution No. 1.423 of 2010, removing the species Persea Americana from the table in subparagraph 1.1 that establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fruit, plants and plant parts that are host to Epiphyas postvittana from the states of California and Hawaii in the United States of America. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification. G/SPS/N/CHL/804 - 2 -