Establece requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Chile de frutos frescos de lima mexicana o limón sutil (Citrus aurantifolia) y lima persa o limón tahiti (Citrus latifolia) (Establishing phytosanitary requirements:for the importation to Chile of Mexican limes or Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and Persian limes or Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia)).

The notified document establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation to Chile of Mexican limes or Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and Persian limes or Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) produced in Mexico, including: • To enter the country, consignments must be covered by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the Mexican plant health authority. This document must contain the additional declarations established in the draft Resolution; • Consignments of fresh Citrus aurantifolia and Citrus latifolia must come from production and packing facilities registered by the Mexican national plant protection organization and authorized through unique identification codes, in accordance with the guidelines from its certification; • Consignments must come from production facilities subject to official monitoring for the quarantine pests indicated; • Requirements on the colouring and condition of the fruit surface are detailed; • Aspects relating to the presentation of fruits and consignments, such as washing, brushing or waxing, identification, phytosanitary inspection and clearance, are all mentioned in the draft document. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.