Resolución N° 087-2016-ARP-SFE (Resolution No. 087-2016-ARP-SFE)

The notified text establishes the following mandatory phytosanitary requirements for imports of cut roses (Rosa spp.) from Colombia:Shipments require an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, which indicates, in the section for additional declarations, that they are free from Aspidiotus nerii, Icerya purchasi, Icerya seychellarum, Pseudococus calceolariae, Maconelicoccus hisutus, Frankliniella schultzei, Thrips palmi and Scirtothrips dorsalis;Exporting companies must be registered with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), which will certify that the flowers have been produced in accordance with the phytosanitary management and pest monitoring practices indicated in the rose production system phytosanitary characterization document.Shipments will be inspected upon arrival in the country by officials from the State Phytosanitary Service at the point of entry, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements.Failure to comply with the phytosanitary requirements established in this Resolution will be punishable under Law No. 7664 (Plant Protection Law) and its implementing regulations.