Lista de plagas reglamentadas de Costa Rica 2022 (List of regulated pests, Costa Rica 2022)

The notified text establishes a list of regulated pests, which entered into force on 28 March 2022. This list is based on ISPM No. 19: "Guidelines on lists of regulated pests" (2003, FAO, Rome). The regulation is based mainly on Costa Rican Technical Regulation (RTCR) No. 379/2000: "Procedures for the implementation of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of plants, plant products and other plant material capable of harbouring pests", Decree No. 29.473-MEIC-MAG, and the respective technical guides, and on pest interceptions at entry points, technical data sheets and pest risk analysis (PRA) for specific pests and pests of national interest.