Notifications for Chile (618 notifications)

Establishment of sanitary requirements for the importation of entrails and edible by-products of bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, birds and horses, and repeal of Resolution No. 431 of 1998 and amendments thereto Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 6942/2024 establishing sanitary requirements for the importation of entrails and edible by-products of bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, birds and horses, and repealing Resolution No. 431 of 1998 and amendments thereto, was published in the Official Journal on 23 October 2024, and will enter into force four months after that date. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_07307_00_s.pdf

The notified measure amends the following: • Resolution No. 5.479 of 2006, replacing the text under the third bullet point concerning the species blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) 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: Acrobasis vaccinii (Lep. Pyralidae); Argyrotaenia citrana (Lep. Tortricidae); Brevipalpus lilium (Ac. Tenuipalpidae); Choristoneura rosaceae (Lep. Tortricidae); Conotrachelus nenúfar (Col. Curculionidae); Dasineura oxicoccana (Dip. Cecidonidae); Epiphyas postvittana (Lep. Tortricidae); Grapholita (=Cydia) packardi (Lep. Tortricidae); Operophtera brumata (Lep. Tortricidae); Scaphytopius magdalensis (Hem. Cicadellidae); Synanthedon scitula (Lep. Sessidae)"; • Resolution No. 1.423 of 2010, removing the species Vaccinium corymbosum 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/805 - 2 -

Exempt Resolution No. 5.780/2024: Amendment to Resolution No. 1.742 of 6 March 2019 establishing phytosanitary import requirements for unrooted Vitis spp. cuttings from the United States of America Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 5.780/2024 amending Resolution No. 1.742 of 6 March 2019 establishing phytosanitary import requirements for unrooted Vitis spp. cuttings from the United States of America entered into force on 18 October 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_07001_00_s.pdf

Exempt Resolution No. 6.567/2024: Establece condiciones sanitarias generales para la importación a Chile de productos pecuarios y animales vivos y deroga Resolución Exenta No 1.150 del 2000 (General sanitary conditions for the importation into Chile of livestock products and live animals, and repeal of Exempt Resolution No. 1.150 of 2000) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 6567 of 2024, establishing general sanitary conditions for the importation into Chile of livestock products and live animals, and repealing Exempt Resolution No. 1.150 of 2000, was published in the Official Journal on 9 October 2024 and will enter into force three months after that date. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_06948_00_s.pdf

The notified regulation establishes phytosanitary measures for the following quarantine pests associated with fresh Hass avocados (Persea americana) that are absent in Chile: Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae), Stenoma catenifer (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae), Cryptoblabes gnidiella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Ferrisia virgata (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Nipaecoccus nipae (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified text establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of Fragaria x ananassa plants coming from the United States to be used as propagation material. It supplements notification G/SPS/N/CHL/784, as an additional declaration is no longer required for the pest Otiorhynchus ovatus, and an additional declaration is required for the pest Neopestalotiopsis rosae. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Draft Resolution approving the coordinated and consolidated text of the Resolution establishing import requirements for underground structures for the vegetative propagation of ornamental species; updating requirements for the species indicated and repealing Resolution No. 3.418 of 2002 At the request of third countries, the final date for comments in respect of notification G/SPS/N/CHL/727/Rev.1 has been extended to 13 October 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_05892_00_s.pdf

The notified measure amends and extends the validity of Resolution No. 4.664/2022 as follows: 1. The following pest has been removed from sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7: Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum; 2. Section 8 has been replaced with the following: "8. The period of validity for the recognition of the CTIFL Lanxade production centre, code AQ 00221, may be extended on the basis of the periodic positive assessment reports from the French phytosanitary authority and on the basis of the outcome, in terms of conformity, of the phytosanitary inspections of the service at the point of entry"; 3. The validity of Resolution No. 4.664 2022 has been extended for two years from 24 August 2024. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification. G/SPS/N/CHL/802 - 2 -

The notified measure amends Resolution No 1.742 as follows: • The pest "Epiphyas postvittana (Lep. Tortricidae)" is added to the list, in alphabetical order, in article 1.1.2 of the operative part. • The pest "Eulecanium tiliae (Hem. Coccidae)" is deleted from article 1.1.2 of the operative part; • Articles 1.1.6 and 1.1.7 are deleted from the operative part. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified document establishes phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of fresh key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) produced in Ecuador, including: • To enter the country, consignments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the Ecuadorian plant health authority. This document must contain the additional declarations established in the notified draft; • Consignments of fresh Citrus aurantifolia and Citrus latifolia must come from production and packing facilities registered by the Ecuadorian national plant protection organization (NPPO) and authorized through unique identification codes, in accordance with the guidelines from its certification programme; • Consignments must come from production facilities subject to monitoring for the fruit flies identified in the draft; • Requirements for the colouring and condition of the fruit surface are detailed; • Aspects relating to the preparation of fruit and consignments, identification, phytosanitary inspection and storage, among others, are all mentioned in the draft. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The draft resolution makes the following amendments to SAG Resolution No. 136, which establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation of plants, cuttings and slips of stone fruit species: Subparagraph 1.1.2 of the operative part is replaced. "1.1.2. The consignment is free from the following arthropods: − Acleris spp. (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Anarsia lineatella (Lepidoptera; Gelechiidae) − Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera; Cerambycidae) − Archips spp. (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Chrysobothris spp. (Coleoptera; Buprestidae) − Diaspidiotus ostreaeformis (=Quadraspidiotus ostreaeformis) (Hem; Diaspididae) − Enarmonia formosana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) − Eotetranychus carpini (Tetranychidae) − Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Euzophera semifuneralis (Lepidoptera; Pyralidae) − Hedya spp. (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Metcalfa pruinosa (Hemiptera; Flatidae) − Operophtera brumata (Lepidoptera; Geometridae) − Parlatoria oleae (Hemiptera; Diaspididae) − Phenacoccus aceris (Hemiptera; Pseudococcidae) − Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Hemiptera, Diaspididae) − Pulvinaria vitis (Hemiptera; Coccidae) − Recurvaria nanella (Lepidoptera; Gelechiidae) − Sphaerolecanium prunastri (Hemiptera; Coccidae) − Spilonota ocellana (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae) − Synanthedon pictipes (Lepidoptera; Sesiidae) − Synanthedon exitiosa (Lepidoptera; Sesiidae) − Taeniothrips inconsequens (Thysanoptera; Thripidae) − Tetranychus mcdanieli (Tetranychidae) − Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Coleoptera; Scolytidae) − Zeuzera pyrina (Lepidoptera; Cossidae)" The reference to "Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum" is deleted from point 1 in the "Additional Declaration" column in the table under section 1.1.3 of the operative part, for the species, Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), Sweet cherry (Prunus avium), Common plum (Prunus domestica) Japanese plum (Prunus salicina), Apricot (Prunus armeniaca), Peach (Prunus persica) and Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucupersica). Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified measure recognizes the inspection, approval, control and supervision system of the competent veterinary authority of Argentina, the National Agriculture and Food Quality and Health Service (SENASA), for establishments producing eggs in shell for human consumption, and delegates the approval of such establishments for export to Chile to the above-mentioned authority. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

The notified measure updates the phytosanitary import requirements for underground structures for the vegetative propagation of ornamental species of any origin, in accordance with the latest scientific evidence and pest risk analysis. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Decreto Exento No. 47/2024 del Ministerio de Salud (MINSAL), el cual modifica norma técnica No. 209 que fija límites máximos de residuos de plaguicidas en alimentos, aprobada por la Resolución Exenta No. 892 de 2020, del Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health (MINSAL) Exempt Decree No. 47/2024 amending Technical Standard No. 209 establishing maximum residue limits for pesticides in food, approved by MINSAL Exempt Resolution No. 892 of 2020) Chile hereby advises that MINSAL Exempt Decree No. 47 amending Technical Standard No. 209 establishing maximum residue limits for pesticides in food, approved by MINSAL Exempt Resolution No. 892 of 2020, was published in the Official Journal on 3 August 2024 and will enter into force nine months later, i.e. on 3 May 2025.

Resolución exenta No. 5.014, de 2024 que Fija exigencias sanitarias para la internación de semen de zánganos a Chile y deroga la Resolución que indica (Exempt Resolution No. 5.014 of 2024 establishing sanitary requirements for the entry into Chile of drone bee semen and repealing the Resolution indicated) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 5.014/2024 establishing sanitary requirements for the entry into Chile of drone bee semen and repealing the Resolution indicated entered into force on 7 August 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_05179_00_s.pdf

The notified Resolution establishes the following measures for the State of Rio Grande do Sul in the Federative Republic of Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle disease: The importation of the following animals and products into Chile from the State of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is suspended: a. Fertilized eggs and day-old chicks (including quail). b. Ornamental or recreational birds. c. Fresh, chilled or frozen poultry meat and edible heads and feet. d. Eggs in shell for consumption. e. Processed fresh poultry meat products and prepared meals containing fresh poultry meat. In the case of fresh, chilled or frozen poultry meat, edible heads and feet, eggs in shell for consumption, processed fresh poultry meat products and prepared meals containing fresh poultry meat, the measure applies to shipments exported to Chile with production dates after 18 June 2024. Matured, cooked or acidified processed poultry meat products may be exported to Chile only if they comply with the heat treatments and conditions established in Resolution No. 3.212 of 2022. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification. G/SPS/N/CHL/798 - 2 -

Resolución Exenta No 4814/2024, Fija exigencias sanitarias para la internación de abejas reinas a Chile y deroga Resolución que indica (Exempt Resolution No. 4814/2024 establishing sanitary requirements for the entry into Chile of queen bees and repealing the Resolution indicated) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 4814/2024 establishing sanitary requirements for the entry into Chile of queen bees and repealing the Resolution indicated, entered into force on 26 July 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_04910_00_s.pdf

Resolución exenta No 4.589, de 2024 que "Modifica Resolución No 7.214 de 2014 que establece requisitos fitosanitarios de importación para plantas para plantar de uso ornamental, de especies y tipo de material que se indica, procedentes de todo origen y deroga Resolución No 7.312 de 2023" (Exempt Resolution No. 4.589 of 2024 to amend Resolution No. 7.214 of 2014 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of certain species and types of ornamental plants for planting, of any origin, and to repeal Resolution No. 7.312 of 2023) Chile hereby advises that Exempt Resolution No. 4.589 of 2024 to amend Resolution No. 7.214 of 2014 establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of certain species and types of ornamental plants for planting, of any origin, and to repeal Resolution No. 7.312 of 2023 was published in the Official Journal on 19 July 2024 and will enter into force on 17 September 2024. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHL/24_04672_00_s.pdf

This new draft Resolution establishes the guidelines and information to be included in monographs, the documents describing the industrial process of a product containing ingredients of animal origin, intended for human consumption or use, in order to assess the risk and the possibility of entry into the country.

The notified Exempt Resolution repeals Exempt Resolution No. 1.459 of 2023 of the National Directorate suspending the importation into Chile of wild or ornamental and exhibition birds, pet birds, fresh poultry meat and eggs for consumption from Argentina owing to the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza. This measure entered into force from the date of publication in the Official Journal of Chile on 4 July 2024. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.