Notifications for Mexico (284 notifications)

The notified amendment to the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) beans for industrial use, originating in and coming from a number of countries, was determined by SENASICA as a result of a pest-risk re-assessment. Two phytosanitary measures have been removed: 1. The requirement for the product to enter under the detaining, custody and responsibility procedure; 2. The requirement for a phytosanitary diagnosis to be conducted for mycology, bacteriology and weeds. The following options for phytosanitary measures that do not involve the use of chemical products have been added for the importation of coffee: A. "The coffee beans shall be held at the point of entry into Mexico until a negative quarantine pest report is obtained". • If the result of the quarantine pest diagnosis is negative, the goods may enter the country. • If the result of the quarantine pest diagnosis is positive, the importer can choose to either return or destroy the goods. G/SPS/N/MEX/439 - 2 - B. If live insects are detected during the inspection, a phytosanitary treatment with methyl bromide T302 (d1) will be applied.

Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of botanical maize (Zea mays) seed originating in and coming from Italy The final phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of botanical maize (Zea mays) seed for sowing, originating in and coming from Italy, are hereby notified. The final measure can be viewed under combination key 2215-102-3005-ITA-ITA at: https://sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/mcrfi https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/MEX/24_02000_00_s.pdf

Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of fresh lemons (Citrus limon) originating in and coming from Egypt The final phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of fresh lemons (Citrus limon) for consumption, originating in and coming from Egypt, are hereby notified. The final measure can be viewed under combination key 1316-101-3067-EGY-EGY at: https://sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/mcrfi https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/MEX/24_01829_00_s.pdf

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of stolons of zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) originating in and coming from the United States of America were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

Requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de grano de heno Timothy (Phleum pratense) prensado en bolsas, para consumo animal, originario y procedente de Canadá (Phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada) The purpose of this document is to clarify the following: The title in section 5, which reads: "Phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada" Should read: "Phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed or in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada" The description of content in section 6, which reads: "The notified proposed phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada, were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, and are notified pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)." Should read: "The notified proposed phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed or in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada, were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, and are notified pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)." https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_14757_00_s.pdf

The notified proposed phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of Timothy hay (Phleum pratense) compressed in bags, for animal consumption, originating in and coming from Canada, were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, and are notified pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) seeds originating in and coming from France The final phytosanitary requirements for importation of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) seeds originating in and coming from France are hereby notified. The final measure can be viewed under combination key 1139-102-3061-FRA-FRA at: https://sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/mcrfi/. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_14537_00_s.pdf

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of fresh lemons (Citrus limon) originating in and coming from Egypt were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

Draft amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-012-ZOO-1993, Specifications for the regulation of chemical, pharmaceutical, biological and food products for animal use or consumption Mexican Official Standard NOM-012-SAG/ZOO-2020, Specifications for the regulation of products for animal use or consumption. https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5707676&fecha=06/11/2023 On 6 November 2023, the final version of Mexican Official Standard NOM-012-SAG/ZOO-2020, Specifications for the regulation of products for animal use or consumption, was published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF). It will enter into force 180 calendar days from the day following the date of its publication in the DOF. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_13850_00_s.pdf

Phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of basil (Ocimum basilicum) seed for seeding The final phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of basil (Ocimum basilicum) seed, originating in and coming from Italy, are hereby notified. The final measure can be viewed under combination key 1812-102-3390-ITA-ITA at: https://sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/mcrfi/ https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_13849_00_s.pdf

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of brown and oriental mustard (Brassica juncea) seeds originating in and coming from the United States of America were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of fresh kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta) originating in and coming from the United States of America were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

Replies to the comments on and changes made to the draft amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-012-ZOO-1993, Specifications for the regulation of chemical, pharmaceutical, biological and food products for animal use or consumption, published on 26 June 2018 Please be advised of the publication in the Mexican Official Journal, on 9 October 2023, of the replies to the comments on and changes made to the draft amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-012-ZOO-1993, Specifications for the regulation of chemical, pharmaceutical, biological and food products for animal use or consumption, published on 26 June 2018. https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5704293&fecha=09/10/2023 https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_13385_00_s.pdf

The notified amendment sets out the phytosanitary measures established by the Directorate-General of Plant Health (DGSV), which is responsible for plant protection, to mitigate the risk of the introduction and spread of regulated pests of plants and plant products and by-products. Legal basis − Articles 2, 3 and 6; Article 7, paragraphs XIII, XVIII, XIX and XXII; Article 8; and Article 19, paragraphs I (e) and IV, of the Federal Law on Plant Health; − Articles 1 and 54-56 of the Regulations implementing the Federal Law on Plant Health, and Article 1; Article 14, paragraph III; and Article 15, paragraphs I, X, XV and XIX, of the SENASICA Internal Regulations; − Articles 1-4 and 7 of the Decision establishing the module of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SADER), in relation to plant health; − Articles 1, 5, 6 and 16 of the Decision announcing the general criteria applied by Mexico in establishing and amending animal, plant, aquatic and fisheries health and safety requirements for the importation of goods regulated by SADER through SENASICA, and establishing mandatory phytosanitary measures for the importation of plants and plant products and by-products. Grounds G/SPS/N/MEX/433 - 2 - Owing to the reclassification of the phytosanitary status of the light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) as a non-quarantine pest in the United States of America by the country's national plant protection organization (NPPO), the DGSV conducted negotiations on the applicable phytosanitary measures and, as a result, both NPPOs agreed to amend the established phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of the host products listed in Annex 1 from the United States. It was decided to: Amend the section regulating E. postvittana of the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of host products of the pest, as indicated in Annex 1, originating in and coming from the United States, as follows: − The phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant health authority of the United States must indicate the following in the additional declaration section: "The product was inspected and found to be free of any biological stage of Epiphyas postvittana."

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of polished rice (Oryza sativa) for consumption and/or industrial use, originating in and coming from Ecuador, were determined by SENASICA as a result of a pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of polished rice (Oryza sativa) for consumption and/or industrial use, originating in and coming from Colombia, were determined by SENASICA as a result of a pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

PROYECTO de Modificación a la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-013-FITO-1995, Por la que se establece la cuarentena exterior para prevenir la introducción de plagas del arroz (Draft amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-013-FITO-1995 establishing external quarantine to prevent the introduction of rice pests) Please be advised of the publication as a final measure of the amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-013-FITO-1995 establishing external quarantine to prevent the introduction of rice pests. https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5688598&fecha=12/05/2023#gsc.tab=0 https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_09654_00_s.pdf

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of rapeseed (Brassica napus) for consumption and/or industrial use, originating in and coming from Uruguay, were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

The notified draft phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Mexico of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) originating in and coming from Brazil were determined by SENASICA as a result of the pest risk analysis, pursuant to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).

Requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de fruto fresco de clementina (Citrus clementina), originario y procedente de Chile (Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of fresh clementines (Citrus clementina) originating in and coming from Chile) This corrigendum is being submitted to ensure that the notified measure has the correct attachment. https://www.gob.mx/senasica/documentos/consulta-publica-de-requisitos-fitosanitarios https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/MEX/23_9013_00_s.pdf