Notifications for Nicaragua (187 notifications)

The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of in vitro plants (Plectranthus glabratus) originating in and coming from Costa Rica.1. The shipment must be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate, which certifies that the in vitro plants were inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin.2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary checks by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of in vitro plants (Salvia longispicata) originating in and coming from Costa Rica.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: The in vitro ornamental plants officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from: Xylella fastidiosa.2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary checks by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of in vitro plants (Alternanthera ficoidea) originating in and coming from the United States.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: The in vitro ornamental plants officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from: Xylella fastidiosa.2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary checks by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) seeds originating in and coming from Brazil.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: Beetroot seeds officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from: Peronospora farinosa f.sp. betae, Cercospora beticola, Persicaria maculosa, Lolium multiflorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Artemisia biennis, Xanthium spinosum.2. The shipment is free of soil and any foreign material.3. The contents shall be contained in new, unused packaging and must be free of any foreign material.4. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary checks by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of white maize (Zea mays) grain originating in and coming from Guatemala.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: White maize grain officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from Vicia villosa;2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of poplar (Populus alba) panels originating in and coming from China.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: poplar (Populus alba) panels officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from Tremex fuscicornis, Anoplophora glabripennis;2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to be sent to the Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Seed Quality Laboratory. The shipment will be held until the analysis results are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) originating in and coming from Egypt.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: Sesame seeds officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and found to be free from Trogoderma granarium;2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to be sent to the Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Seed Quality Laboratory. The shipment will be held until the analysis results are received.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of barley (Hordeum vulgare) grain originating in and coming from Canada.1. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: the barley grain has been officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin and is free from: Fallopia convolvulus, Trogoderma variabile, Lepidium draba, Lolium multiflorum;2. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to be sent to the Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Seed Quality Laboratory. The shipment will be held until the analysis results are obtained.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) originating in and coming from France.1. Lettuce seeds originating in France for export to Nicaragua must come from areas free from the following pests: Lettuce mosaic virus, Tomato black ring virus, Tobacco streak virus, Alfalfa mosaic virus.2. The phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: the seeds come from a place of production officially inspected by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the country of origin during the active growth period of the crop, and are free from Lettuce mosaic virus, Tomato black ring virus, Tobacco streak virus and Alfalfa mosaic virus.3. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seeds originating in France must comply with the following:3.1. Containers must be new and duly labelled or tagged, indicating the species, variety and country of origin.3.2. The seeds will be subject to phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry into the country.4. The IPSA inspector will take a sample to send to the Phytosanitary Diagnostic and Seed Quality Laboratory, with the consignment being detained until the results of the analysis are obtained.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.G/SPS/N/NIC/130- 2 -

Resolution of the CNNC, concerning the adoption in full of the international standards and code of practice of the Codex Alimentarius for fishery and aquaculture products, in accordance with the regulations for the development of technical standards and the work of National Committees, published in Official Journal La Gaceta No. 68 of 18 April 2024. The current versions of the following Codex Alimentarius texts are to be adopted as mandatory: • CXS 36, Standard for Quick Frozen Finfish, Uneviscerated and Eviscerated; • CXS 37, Standard for Canned Shrimps or Prawns; • CXC 52, Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products; • CXS 92, Standard for Quick Frozen Shrimps or Prawns; • CXS 95, Standard for Quick Frozen Lobsters.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of tomato seeds coming from Thailand: • Tomato seeds originating in Thailand that enter Nicaragua must come from areas or sites that are free from the following pests: Alternaria brassicicola, Acidovorax citrulli, cucumber mosaic virus, Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans, Passalora fulva and cowpea mild mottle virus; • The phytosanitary certificate must include an additional declaration confirming inspection by the National Plant Protection Organization and indicating that the seeds are free from: Alternaria brassicicola, Acidovorax citrulli, cucumber mosaic virus, Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans, Passalora fulva and cowpea mild mottle virus; • Containers must be new, duly labelled and marked, indicating the species, variety and country of origin. • The seeds will be subject to phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of tomato seeds coming from Spain: • Tomato seeds originating in Spain that enter Nicaragua must come from areas or sites that are free from the following pests: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, clavibacter michiganensis, tomato mosaic virus, potato spindle tuber viroid, tomato bushy stunt virus and pseudomonas viridiflava. • The phytosanitary certificate must include an additional declaration confirming inspection by the National Plant Protection Organization and indicating that the seeds are free from: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, clavibacter michiganensis, tomato mosaic virus, potato spindle tuber viroid, tomato bushy stunt virus and pseudomonas viridiflava. • Containers must be new, duly labelled and marked, indicating the species, variety and country of origin. • The seeds will be subject to phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry into the country.

The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of botanical pepper (Casicum annuum L.) seeds coming from Spain: • Botanical pepper seeds originating in Spain that enter Nicaragua must come from areas or sites that are free from the following pests: Pseudomonas viridiflava, tomato brown rugose fruit virus, tomato bushy stunt virus, tomato mosaic virus, pepper mild mottle virus and potato spindle tuber viroid. • The phytosanitary certificate must include an additional declaration confirming inspection by the National Plant Protection Organization and indicating that the seeds are free from: Pseudomonas viridiflava, tomato brown rugose fruit virus, tomato bushy stunt virus, tomato mosaic virus, pepper mild mottle virus and potato spindle tuber viroid. • Containers must be new, duly labelled and marked, indicating the species, variety and country of origin. • The seeds will be subject to phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry into the country.

NTON 03003:2023 Carne y Productos Cárnicos. Carne de Aves (Gallus gallus domesticus), faenada enteras, sus cortes y sus menudos para Consumo Humano. Requisitos Sanitarios y de Inocuidad (Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 03003:2023 on meat and meat products. Meat of poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus), prepared whole or cut in pieces, and the offal thereof, for human consumption. Sanitary and safety requirements) The Republic of Nicaragua advises that NTON No. 03 023 - 12, Second revision: Slaughtered, ready-to-cook chickens (raw), whole or cut in pieces, and chicken offal, notified on 5 March 2023 in document G/SPS/N/NIC/76, with an addendum issued on 13 May 2013 (G/SPS/N/NIC/76/Add.1), is to be replaced by NTON No. 03003:2023 on meat and meat products. Meat of poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus), prepared whole or cut in pieces, and the offal thereof, for human consumption. Sanitary and safety requirements. The purpose of the notified regulation is to "establish the safety requirements that must be met for poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus) that is prepared whole or cut in pieces, and the offal thereof, and intended for human consumption, and to set out the sanitary requirements that must be met by processing establishments". https://www.mific.gob.ni/Inicio/Comercio/Comercio-Interior/SNC/snn/enn/ncp https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/NIC/23_12236_00_s.pdf

The Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON)/Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) establishes the technical specifications to be met by yoghurt, conforming to the definition set out in Article 4.1 thereof. The Regulation provides elements for the classification and composition of yoghurt. It applies to yoghurt for direct human consumption or further processing in the territory of the States Parties. Note 1: The word yoghurt is used in this document, but may also be referred to as "yogurt", "yogurth", "yoghurt" or "yogourt".

The purpose of the notified Resolution is to: ▪ Establish the control of pesticide residues at different stages: primary production, processing, local consumption, export and import of agricultural products through sampling and verification of maximum residue limits (MRLs); ▪ Adopt MRLs for pesticides in accordance with the Codex Alimentarius. In the absence of MRLs established by the Codex Alimentarius, the MRLs established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Union shall apply. When the MRLs established by the EPA and the European Union are different, the MRLs with the highest nominal value will be adopted or will follow the regulations of the country of destination of the agricultural product; ▪ Monitor and analyze pesticide residues in agricultural products destined for national consumption, export and import.

The purposes of this Resolution are to: • Declare the Phytosanitary Alert Device for the banana wilt fungus (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4), in accordance with Chapter VI, Article 30 of Nicaragua Phytosanitary Protection Law No. 1020; • Declare the banana wilt fungus (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4) to be a quarantine pest absent from the national territory, in accordance with International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 8: Determination of pest status in an area; • Strengthen the phytosanitary surveillance system in commercial plantations of musaceae and risk sites to prevent its entry, establishment and spread, and to reduce possible negative impacts on national production; • Strengthen the phytosanitary diagnostic capacity of laboratories of the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health in order to improve the response to and timely identification of this pest; • Develop and adopt an action plan to strengthen the capacities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the disease known as banana Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) in Nicaragua; • Establish the following phytosanitary measures in the national territory to prevent the introduction of the banana wilt fungus, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4): G/SPS/N/NIC/123 - 2 - a. Prohibit the importation of host plants, musaceae plant products or regulated articles from countries where Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 is present; b. Allow the importation of musaceae germplasm produced in vitro from promising materials in production centres approved by the NPPO of the exporting contracting party, subject to a risk assessment, inspection at origin, quarantine, and recognition by the NPPOs of the contracting parties; c. Passengers, carriers and crew entering the country must comply with the biosecurity measures implemented by the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health to prevent the introduction of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4, including through the use of fixed or mobile foot or shoe baths or phytosanitary mats, as the case may be, at points of entry and border checkpoints; • Other measures set out in Executive Resolution No. 005-2023.

The notified Standard establishes the hygiene and sanitary requirements to be met by milk collection centres. It applies to milk collection centres used for receiving, storing, cooling or marketing milk.

NTON 11004:2022 Registros pecuarios. Sistemas de identificación y trazabilidad. Bovinos (Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 11004:2022: Livestock records. Identification and traceability systems. Bovine animals) The Republic of Nicaragua hereby advises that Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 11 026 - 10: Registration and identification system for bovine animals during primary production, transport and processing, notified on 30 September 2010 in document G/SPS/N/NIC/55, is to be replaced by NTON No. 11004:2022: Livestock records. Identification and traceability systems. Bovine animals, the purpose of which is "to establish requirements and provisions for the identification and traceability of bovine animals". https://www.mific.gob.ni/Inicio/Comercio/Comercio-Interior/SNC/snn/enn/ncp https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/SPS/NIC/22_4345_00_s.pdf

NTON 11002:2022 Medidas sanitarias. Prevención, control y erradicación. Enfermedad de Influenza Aviar (Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 11002:2022: Sanitary measures. Prevention, control and eradication. Avian influenza) The Republic of Nicaragua hereby advises that Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 11 033 - 11: Prevention and control of avian influenza disease, notified in document G/SPS/N/NIC/67 on 9 May 2012, with an addendum on 17 July 2012 (G/SPS/N/NIC/67/Add.1), is to be replaced by NTON No. 11002:2022: Sanitary measures. Prevention, control and eradication. Avian influenza, the purpose of which is "to establish sanitary requirements for compliance with the avian influenza prevention, control and eradication programme, with a view to standardizing the procedures, criteria, strategies and operational techniques for the development and implementation of the programme throughout national territory". https://www.mific.gob.ni/Inicio/Comercio/Comercio-Interior/SNC/snn/enn/ncp https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/SPS/NIC/22_4354_00_s.pdf