Notifications for Costa Rica (339 notifications)

Resolution regulating the importation of rooted bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) plants for propagation, originating in SwitzerlandCosta Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/324, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 047-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) plants for propagation originating in Switzerland.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_05689_00_s.pdf

Resolution governing the importation of rooted hybrid rose (Rosa hybrid) cuttings for propagation originating in GreeceCosta Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/323, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 046-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted hybrid rose (Rosa hybrid) cuttings for propagation originating in Greece.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_05684_00_s.pdf

The notified Resolution orders the temporary suspension of imports of the commodities indicated in Chapter 10.4 ("Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses") of the OMSA Terrestrial Animal Health Code that are traded openly and originate in the affected provinces (Badajoz and Toledo), and that were produced or obtained 21 calendar days prior to the beginning of the notified outbreak and from establishments that have received products from provinces affected by the avian influenza virus.This excludes products that may be subject to certain mitigation measures at the place of origin, in accordance with the aforementioned Chapter of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, for which the sanitary certificates accompanying imports must indicate the mitigation measures to which any of the avian products were subject, including irradiation treatment, cooking time and temperature, pasteurization or sterilization.SENASA may permit the resumption of trade in the aforementioned goods 28 days after a stamping-out policy has been completed (following disinfection of the last affected holding), provided that surveillance has been carried out during this period in accordance G/SPS/N/CRI/329- 2 - with Articles 10.4.26 to 10.4.30, in particular Article 10.4.28(3), and has demonstrated the absence of infection.

Draft Resolution governing the importation of cuttings with buds of mango (Mangifera indica) for propagation from the Guadeloupe Islands, FranceCosta Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/322 have entered into force, pursuant to Resolution No. 044-2025-CV-ARP-SFE, of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, which establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of cuttings with buds of mango (Mangifera indica) for propagation from the Guadeloupe Islands, France.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_05196_00_s.pdf

Draft Resolution to regulate the importation of cuttings with buds of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), clementine (Citrus clementina), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reshni (syn. Citrus × aurantium)), Nobilis mandarin (Citrus nobilis), Unshiu mandarin (Citrus reticulata var. unshiu syn. Citrus unshiu), Volkamer lemon (Citrus volkameriana), Palestine sweet lime (Citrus limettioides), lemon (Citrus limon), Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), orange (Citrus sinensis), trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata), citrus hybrid (Citrus maxima × (Citrus sinensis × Citrus reticulata)), Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi × Citrus trifoliata), Carrizo citrange (Citrus sinensis × Citrus trifoliata), tangelo (Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi), and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) for propagation from the island of Corsica, FranceCosta Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/320 have entered into force, pursuant to Resolution No. 043-2025-CV-ARP-SFE, of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, which establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of cuttings with buds of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), clementine (Citrus clementina), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reshni (syn. Citrus × aurantium)), Nobilis mandarin (Citrus nobilis), Unshiu mandarin (Citrus reticulata var. unshiu syn. Citrus unshiu), Volkamer lemon (Citrus volkameriana), Palestine sweet lime (Citrus limettioides), lemon (Citrus limon), Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), orange (Citrus sinensis), trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata), citrus hybrid (Citrus maxima × (Citrus sinensis × Citrus reticulata)), Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi × Citrus trifoliata), Carrizo citrange (Citrus sinensis × Citrus trifoliata), tangelo (Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi), and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) for propagation from the island of Corsica, France.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_05195_00_s.pdf

The notified draft resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Guatemala.

Resolución para regular la importación de flores frescas cortadas de Girasol (Helianthus annus) originarias de Colombia (Resolution governing the importation of fresh cut sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) originating in Colombia)Costa Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/306 have entered into force pursuant to Resolution No. 042-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh cut sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) originating in Colombia.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_05127_00_s.pdf

Resolution regulating the importation, for propagation, of rooted olive (Olea europaea) plants originating in SwitzerlandCosta Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/319, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 041-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation, for propagation, of rooted olive (Olea europaea) plants originating in Switzerland.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04791_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation, for propagation, of unrooted cuttings and slips of Bolivian begonia (Begonia boliviensis) originating in Mexico.

Resolution governing the importation, for propagation, of rooted carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cuttings originating in ItalyCosta Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/318, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 040-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation, for propagation, of rooted carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cuttings originating in Italy.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04547_00_s.pdf

Resolución para regular la importación de hortalizas de Repollo (Brassica oleracea) para consumo fresco originarias del Estado de Florida, Estados Unidos (Resolution governing the importation, for consumption, of fresh cabbage (Brassica oleracea) originating in the state of Florida, United States)Costa Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/316 have entered into force pursuant to Resolution No. 038-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation, for consumption, of fresh cabbage (Brassica oleracea) originating in the state of Florida, United States.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04315_00_s.pdf

Resolución para regular la importación de plantas in vitro de Mandarina (Citrus reticulata), Mandarina Clementina (Citrus clementina), Mandarina Unshiu (Citrus reticulata, Syn: Citrus unshiu), Mandarina Cleopatra (Citrus reshni (syn: Citrus x aurantium)), Naranja (Citrus sinensis), Naranjo Trifoliado (Citrus trifoliata), Pomelo (Citrus paradisi), Cítrico Híbrido (Citrus maxima x (Citrus sinensis x Citrus reticulata)), Tangelo (Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi), Citrange Carrizo (Citrus sinensis x Citrus trifoliata), Citrumelo Swingle (Citrus paradisi x Citrus trifoliata), Limón (Citrus limon), Limón Persa (Citrus x latifolia), Lima Palestina (Citrus limettioides) para propagación originarias de Isla de Córcega, Francia (Resolution governing the importation, for propagation, of in vitro plants of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), clementine (Citrus clementina), satsuma (Citrus reticulata, syn. Citrus unshiu), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reshni (syn. Citrus x aurantium)), orange (Citrus sinensis), trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), citrus hybrid (Citrus maxima x (Citrus sinensis x Citrus reticulata)), tangelo (Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi), Carrizo citrange (Citrus sinensis x Citrus trifoliata), Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi x Citrus trifoliata), lemon (Citrus limon), Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia) and Palestinian sweet lime (Citrus limettioides) originating on the island of Corsica, France)Costa Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/317, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 039-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation, for propagation, of in vitro plants of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), clementine (Citrus clementina), satsuma (Citrus reticulata, syn. Citrus unshiu), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reshni (syn. Citrus x aurantium)), orange (Citrus sinensis), trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), citrus hybrid (Citrus maxima x (Citrus sinensis x Citrus reticulata)), tangelo (Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi), Carrizo citrange (Citrus sinensis x Citrus trifoliata), Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi x Citrus trifoliata), lemon (Citrus limon), Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia) and Palestinian sweet lime (Citrus limettioides) originating on the island of Corsica, France.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04314_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures governing the importation of rooted taro (Colocasia esculenta) plants, for propagation, originating in the Netherlands.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation of rooted cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) cuttings for propagation, originating in Greece.

Resolución para regular la importación de semilla de Col Chino (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) para siembra originarios de China (Resolution governing the importation of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) seeds for sowing from China)Costa Rica hereby notifies the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures set out in Resolution No. 036-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) seeds for sowing originating in China.Comments were received on notification G/SPS/N/CRI/299 from China on 27 March 2025. The Pest Risk Analysis Unit welcomes China's comments and has modified the requirement indicated in the draft resolution notified in G/SPS/N/CRI/299, circulated on 29 January 2025.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04203_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures governing the importation of rooted bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) plants for propagation, originating in Switzerland.

SENASA-DCA-R0001-2025 - Orders the temporary suspension of imports of those goods specified in Chapter 8.8 "Infection with foot and mouth disease virus" of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, which are traded openly, originating in the Federal Republic of GermanyCosta Rica hereby advises that Resolution No. SENASA-DCA-R0001-2025, notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/313 of 14 March 2025, ceased to have effect on 2 June 2025. Through this Resolution, the National Animal Health Service (SENASA) had ordered the temporary suspension of imports into Costa Rica of the goods specified in Chapter 8.8 "Infection with foot and mouth disease virus" of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, which were traded openly and originated in Germany, which had been produced or obtained 28 calendar days prior to the beginning of the notified event and which came from establishments that had received products from the state affected by the foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus.The suspension has been lifted following the reinstatement by WOAH of Germany's status as "country free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination" on 14 April 2025, meaning that the country can now certify, without restrictions and in accordance with WOAH, the absence of foot and mouth disease for animals and products of animal origin.With the country having regained the status of country free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination, according to WOAH, exports to Costa Rica of the goods specified in Chapter 8.8 of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, which are traded openly, which have been produced as of 14 April 2025 and which come from establishments authorized by SENASA, are once again permitted.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_04107_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation of rooted hybrid rose (Rosa hybrid) cuttings for propagation, originating in Greece.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures governing the importation of live bird's-nest fern (Asplenium nidus) plants, with roots, for propagation, originating in China.

Resolution governing the importation of rooted African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) cuttings for propagation originating in GermanyCosta Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/315, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 035-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) cuttings for propagation originating in Germany.https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_03679_00_s.pdf