Notifications for Costa Rica (339 notifications)

With a view to Costa Rica being declared a canine rabies-free country, the notified document orders the implementation, as a sanitary measure, of a mandatory individual identification and traceability system for the import, export or transit through the country of pets (dogs and cats). This shall be done by using a radio frequency identification device or electronic transponder, manufactured in accordance with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 (transponder or microchip) specifications and International Committee for Animal Recording guidelines, with a 15-digit code. This measure also applies to dogs and cats imported as cargo, including search and rescue dogs. The identification code assigned to an animal must be stated on the corresponding sanitary certificate.

Costa Rica comunica la entrada en vigor de las medidas fitosanitarias notificadas mediante la signatura G/SPS/N/CRI/289, dispuestas en la Resolución No 004-2025-CV-ARP-2025, El Servicio Fitosanitario del Estado, Departamento de Cuarentena Vegetal, Unidad de Análisis de Riesgo de Plagas - Modifica Resolución No 060-2024-CV-ARP-SFE del 23 de julio de 2024, que establece medidas fitosanitarias para la importación de plantas para plantar y plantas in vitro de la familia Musaceae (Musa sp.) para plantar, originarias de cualquier país Y establece medidas fitosanitarias para la mitigación del riesgo de la plaga Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense raza 4 tropical (Foc R4T).

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation of purple yam (Dioscorea alata) seeds for sowing from the Guadeloupe Islands, France.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation, for consumption, of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the Dominican Republic.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) seeds for sowing from China.

The notified text establishes draft phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in vitro coconut (Cocos nucifera) plants originating in Mexico.

Resolución para regular la importación de frutos de Limón persa (Citrus x latifolia) para consumo fresco originarios de Chile (Resolution regulating the importation of fresh Persian limes (Citrus x latifolia), for consumption, originating in Chile) Costa Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/288, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 002-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh Persian limes (Citrus x latifolia), for consumption, originating in Chile. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_00871_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation, for consumption, of fresh asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) from Spain.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation, for consumption, of fresh blackberries (Rubus vestitus) originating in the state of Oregon, United States of America.

Draft Resolution governing the importation, for consumption, of fresh garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs originating in the state of California, United States In the notification G/SPS/N/CRI/293 of 14 January 2025, under section 3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where applicable), should read: 3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where applicable): Garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs (HS code: 0703.20)

Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Aguacate (Persea americana) originarias de Chile (Draft Resolution regulating the importation of rooted avocado (Persea americana) plants originating in Chile) Costa Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures adopted on 9 July 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 053-2024-CV-ARP-2024 of the State Phytosanitary Service, Standards and Regulations Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted avocado (Persea americana) plants originating in Chile have entered into force. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_00670_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs for consumption originating in the state of California in the United States of America.

Resolución para regular la importación de esquejes enraizados de Cannabis sativa para propagación originarios de Estados Unidos (Resolution governing the importation of rooted Cannabis sativa cuttings for propagation originating in the United States) Costa Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/287, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 001-2025-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted Cannabis sativa cuttings for propagation originating in the United States. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_00629_00_s.pdf

Resolución para regular la importación de esquejes enraizados de Echinopsis spp. para propagación originarias de China (Resolution governing the importation of rooted Echinopsis spp. cuttings for propagation originating in China) Costa Rica hereby advises of the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/286, adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 078-2024-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted Echinopsis spp. cuttings for propagation originating in China. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/SPS/CRI/25_00310_00_s.pdf

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation, for consumption, of fresh blackberries (Rubus vestitus) originating in Peru.

The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation, for consumption, of fresh asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) originating in the state of California, United States of America, because, following the identification in the technical study performed of two new pests not present in the country, it was decided to update the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of this product.

The draft text repeals, for as long as is necessary, until the relevant pest risk analyses are conducted and new phytosanitary measures are established, Resolution No. 225-2022-NR-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Standards and Regulations Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, amending the phytosanitary measures introduced to mitigate the risk of introduction of insects of the Diaspididae and Coccidae families (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae and Coccidae) in fresh produce for consumption, fresh produce for industry, fresh cut flowers for ornamental purposes and fresh cut foliage for ornamental purposes, signed in San José, at 10.20 a.m. on 7 September 2022. The aforementioned Resolution was notified to the WTO in document G/SPS/N/CRI/249.

The notified measure amends Resolution No. 060-2024-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Standards and Regulations Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary measures for the importation of plants for planting and in vitro plants for planting of the Musaceae (Musa sp.) family originating in any country, and establishing phytosanitary measures to mitigate the risk of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) pest, of 23 July 2024, as follows: The text of paragraph 2, subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d), of the operative provisions is replaced with: "The following phytosanitary measures are established for the importation of plants for planting, dried plants, and dried parts and trimmings of plants of the Musaceae family, as well as soil: a) The importation from any country of plants for planting of the Musaceae family, except for in vitro plants and botanical seeds, is prohibited; b) The importation of dried plants and dried parts and trimmings of plants of the Musaceae family from any country is prohibited (except for dried parts for research or laboratory samples from countries free from the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) pest, provided that the laboratories studying them are duly G/SPS/N/CRI/289 - 2 - approved by the State Phytosanitary Service in accordance with the established procedures); c) The importation of soil samples from countries where Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) is present is prohibited; d) The prohibition on the importation of soil as a growing medium from any country is maintained." The other guidelines set out in the operative provisions of Resolution No. 60-2024-CV-ARP-SFE of 23 July 2024 remain fully in force.

Resolución para regular la importación de esquejes enraizados de café (Coffea arabica) para propagación originarios de Panamá (Resolution governing the importation of rooted coffee (Coffea arabica) cuttings for propagation from Panama. Costa Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/284 have been adopted under Resolution No. 073-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Standards and Regulations Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of rooted coffee (Coffea arabica) cuttings for propagation originating in Panama. The draft Resolution was circulated on 20 September 2024. The date of entry into force will be six months after signature of the final Resolution. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CRI/24_07892_00_s.pdf

Resolución para regular la importación de semillas de Repollo Chino (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) para siembra originarias de Dinamarca (Resolution governing the importation of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) seeds for sowing from Denmark) Costa Rica hereby advises that the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/285 have been adopted under Resolution No. 074-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Standards and Regulations Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) seeds for sowing originating in Denmark. The draft Resolution was circulated on 20 September 2024. The date of entry into force will be six months after signature of the final Resolution. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CRI/24_07894_00_s.pdf