Notifications for Costa Rica (339 notifications)
Orders the temporary suspension of imports of the commodities indicated in Chapter 10.4 ("Infection with avian influenza viruses") of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code from Stanislaus County, California, United States of America, produced or obtained 21 calendar days prior to the beginning of the notified outbreak and from establishments that have not received products from the affected county.
The notified text establishes the specifications to be met by milk powder and cream powder.
On 10 February 2011, the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica notified draft Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 67.04.54:10: Foods and beverages. Food additives, in document G/SPS/N/CRI/100, with the aim of establishing the food additives for food that is marketed in the territory of the States Parties, excluding processing aids or substances normally used as ingredients. The purpose of the present Addendum is to notify WTO Members that this Technical Regulation has been revised and that there will be a comment period of 60 days as from the date of this notification. Text available from: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_4384_00_s.pdf
Entry requirements to be met by products and by-products of animal origin for personal consumption that are brought into Costa Rica by passengers and tourists in their luggage.
Publication of Resolution No. 075-2018-ARP-SFE Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_3303_00_s.pdf
Phytosanitary requirements in force for the importation of miscellaneous products Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_3305_00_s.pdf
Publication of Resolution No. 075-2018-ARP-SFE. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_3304_00_s.pdf
Orders the temporary suspension of imports of goods under Chapter 10.4 ("Infection with avian influenza viruses") of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code from Jasper County, Missouri, United States, produced or obtained 21 calendar days prior to the beginning of the notified outbreak and from establishments that have not received products from affected counties. This excludes products that may be subject to mitigation measures at the place of origin, in accordance with the above Chapter of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, for which the sanitary certificates accompanying imports must indicate the mitigation measures to which the avian products were subject, including irradiation treatment, cooking time and temperature, pasteurization, and sterilization.
The notified Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements to mitigate the risk of the pest Parlatoria pergandii in oranges (Citrus sinensis) imported in bulk for processing from Nicaragua.
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the specifications to be met by matured cheese, as defined in Section 4 (Definitions) thereof.
The notified Resolution replaces and repeals Resolution DSFE-03-2015 of 22 April 2015 issued by the Executive Directorate of the State Phytosanitary Service. It establishes the following phytosanitary measures for the importation of regulated articles that are vectors of Avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd), originating from any country in which the pest Avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd) is present (see phytosanitary measures): https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_0746_00_s.pdf
Provides for a phytosanitary measure establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh avocados (Persea americana) from Mexico. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CRI/18_0745_00_s.pdf
The notified text contains a list of regulated pests. The list is based on international standards, most notably ISPM No. 19: Guidelines on lists of regulated pests (2003, FAO, Rome), as well as on Costa Rican Technical Regulation (RTCR) No. 379/2000: Procedures for the implementation of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of plants, plant products and other plant material capable of harbouring pests, Decree No. 29.473-MEIC-MAG, and the respective technical guides, and on pest interceptions at entry points, technical data sheets, and pest risk analysis (PRA) for specific pests and pests of national interest. This notification replaces notification G/SPS/N/CRI/182.
The notified draft Resolution updates the phytosanitary import requirements contained in Technical Guide NR-ARP-GT03, "Guide on Miscellaneous Products".
The notified text updates the phytosanitary importation requirements in Technical Guide No. NR-ARP-GT01: "Guide on plants for planting".
The notified text establishes mandatory phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of regulated articles associated with Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CRI/17_4898_00_s.pdf
The notified draft Resolution updates the phytosanitary import requirements contained in Technical Guide NR-ARP-GT02, "Guide on products to be consumed fresh".
Establishes an extension of 90 calendar days for the submission of the documents listed in the first paragraph following "decides" in Resolution SENASA-DG-R066-2016 (1 February 2018). The other provisions of Resolution SENASA-DG-R066-2016 remain the same. Text available at: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CRI/17_4809_00_s.pdf
Adoption of additional sanitary measures relating to the handling and disposal of certain bovine body parts that are considered specific risk material (SRM), in order to ensure the appropriate level of protection. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CRI/17_4734_00_s.pdf
Health measure to regulate the movements of live swine within national territory so that the points of origin and destination of each such movement are documented. The aim is to ensure the retrospective traceability of the animals and to establish the responsibilities of animal owners.