Resolución No 7.648 de 2024: "Reconoce centro de producción Micro Paradox Inc. Para la exportación de plantas clonales de nogal desde Estados Unidos a Chile de las especies que se indica" (Resolution No. 7.648 of 2024 recognizing the production centre Micro Paradox Inc. for the exportation of certain species of clonal walnut plants from the United States to Chile)

• The California-based production centre Micro Paradox Inc., approved by the SAG and the US authorities, is authorized to export clonal walnut plants; • Rootstocks, microcuttings, microplugs, green bare root and micrografted plants are authorized for export under different specific conditions; • Consignments must include an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the USDA or APHIS, with an additional declaration of compliance with measures for a list of quarantine pests; • Consignments must undergo disinfestation treatment for insects and mites, be free from soil and gastropods, and use new containers and accompanying material incapable of harbouring pests; • The notified Resolution provides for representative sampling for phytosanitary analysis, comprising division by discipline and sensitive methods to detect specific pests; • Imports shall only be processed through the SAG office at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport; • Genetically modified material must be declared and comply with the SAG's specific rules; • The SAG must be notified if the centre's phytosanitary status changes or if pests are detected; certification may be lost or reissued based on an official assessment; • The SAG may conduct audits of the centre and take samples at the entry point to verify pest absence; G/SPS/N/CHL/810 - 2 - • The centre's certification is initially valid for two years and can be automatically extended if there are no changes to the procedures or phytosanitary results. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.