Establishes import requirements for in-shell dried peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) originating from Brazil and amends Resolutions as indicated.

Regular notification 2020-12-17
G/SPS/N/CHL/658

Description

Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of in-shell dried peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) produced in Brazil, including the following:
1. Shipments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, in the original, containing additional declarations as follows;
2. The phytosanitary certificate must specify the treatment, together with the product, dose, exposure time, temperature and date of treatment;
3. The following alternatives for the control of Corcyra cephalonica (Lep.: Pyralidae) and Callosobruchus analis (Col.: Bruchidae) will be accepted as fumigation treatments. Treatment must be carried out in the country of origin;
4. On completion of the treatment, the shipment must remain protected at all times until its arrival in Chile in order to maintain its phytosanitary status.
Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.

Keywords

Pests; Plant health