Establece exigencias sanitarias para la internación y tránsito de material de uso pecuario usado (Health requirements for the entry and transit of used livestock material).

Regular notification 2017-10-24
G/SPS/N/CHL/555

Description

The notified text establishes animal health requirements for the entry into and transit through Chile of used livestock material.
For the purposes of this measure, used livestock material is understood to be any object or item that has ever come into contact with live animals, animal products or animal feed. Horse tack is excluded from this definition.
Used livestock material entering the country must be covered by a washing and disinfection certificate issued by the company that performed those tasks and certifying the following: The used livestock material was washed and disinfected with products authorized by the competent authority in the country of origin and is free of organic and inorganic residues that could carry a health risk.
Upon its arrival in the country, the used livestock material will be inspected by the Agriculture and Livestock Service. If the inspection reveals that the material does not satisfy the provisions of the resolution, the Agriculture and Livestock Service may take the necessary measures to prevent the risk of entry of a disease that might affect animals. Such measures include:
‒ The reshipment of the goods (re-exportation or return to the country of origin);
‒ The destruction of the goods;
‒ Other measures that the Agriculture and Livestock Service may deem appropriate.
The costs of the measures to address non-compliance will be borne by the importer or the interested party.

Keywords

Animal health