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FOREST PRODUCTS
WTO SPS/TBT NOTIFICATIONS BY COUNTRY |
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September 2004 |
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- Australia
-G/SPS/N/AUS/182
-G/SPS/N/AUS/182/add1
On May 31, the WTO posted notice that
Australia's Giant African Snail (GAS) Country Action List has been
reviewed to ensure that it reflects current GAS distribution patterns
and the relative risk of GAS entering Australia. The proposed date for
enforcement was August 29, 2005, but this has been changed to July 1,
2006. Comments on the revised AQIS GAS Country Action List were
requested from members in notification G/SPS/N/AUS/182 dated June 2,
2005. The United States Pacific Islands (American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii,
Northern Mariana Island) are specifically mentioned in the GAS Country
Action List. This notice pertains to shipping containers imported into
Australia from GAS host countries that pose a risk of contamination with
GAS.
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June
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- Brazil
Brazil Notifies WTO
on Wood Packaging Material
On June 6, 2005, Brazil officially notified the
WTO that it is establishing requirements for wood packaging material and
dunnage consistent with the international standard ISPM 15. The
effective date of the implementation was 45 days after the publication
of the regulation. The regulation, Ordinance No. 10, was issued on
February 16, 2005 and published in Brazil’s "Diário Oficial da União"
(Federal Official Journal) on February 21, 2005.
- The Brazilian WTO notification
- The text of the document: Ordinance No.
10
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June
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October 2004 |
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- Bolivia
G/SPS/N/BOL/15
On February 24, 2006, Bolivia notified the
WTO that it was amending regulations pertaining to lumber and molding.
At this time, only a Spanish language text is available.
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February 2006 |
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- Bolivia
Bolivia Announces
Wood Packaging Material Regulations
Linked below is the WTO notice that Bolivia provided on July 4, 2005
regarding the importation of wood packaging materials as well as an
unofficial English translation of the Bolivian regulation. The
regulation, which covers both imports and exports, adopted May 24, 2005,
is to become effective 60 days following July 4, 2005. The regulation is
based on the internationally accepted standard ISPM 15 (https://www.ippc.int/servlet/BinaryDownloaderServlet/16259_ISPM_15_English.pdf?filename=1055161712885_ISPM15_e.pdf&refID=16259)
but does vary from that standards somewhat.
Please note the following items that may
be of particular concern to U.S. exporters - Chapter III Article 7
(Importation) requires wood packaging materials to be constructed from
debarked wood and treated and marked to the ISPM 15 standard. Please
note that there apparently is no requirement that the wood be marked as
debarked.
Link to WTO notice:
Bolivia WPM WTO notice 07.04.05.doc
Link to Bolivian regulation on wood
packaging material:
Bolivia WPM regulation May 24 2005 English.doc
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August
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- Bolivia
G/SPS/N/BOL/9
G/SPS/N/BOL9 Text
On July 4, 2005, Bolivia
notified other countries that effect as of May 24, 2005, it has required
that wood packaging materials meet the International Plant Protection
Convention guidelines for wood packaging materials, ISPM 15.
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Bolivian regulations (see link below at page 8 (Spanish only)), require
that for imported wood packaging the wood packaging is to be constructed
from debarked wood and treated and marked according to the ISPM 15
standard. However, there are no requirements that the wood be marked as
manufactured from debarked wood. Wood packaging made from unmarked wood
may be retained and either treated, destroyed or re-exported. If the wood
packaging is marked according to the ISPM 15 standard and infested (or
showing signs of live pests), the officials may take action and notify the
national plant protection agency of the country of origin.
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July
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Bulgaria
G/SPS/N/BGR/24
On February 22, 2006, Bulgaria notified the
WTO that it was amended regulations pertaining to imported wood
packaging materials. Wood packaging materials entering Bulgaria must be
treated and certified in accordance with the standards established in
the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No.15:
"Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International
Trade". The provisions of the amended regulations will enter into force
on June 1, 2006.
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February 2006 |
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- Canada
-G/SPS/N/CAN/163/Rev.2
On August 31, the WTO posted notice
that effective August 1, 2006, Canada was amending its entry
requirements for wood packaging materials produced in all areas other
than the United States. The changes reflect recent changes promulgated
by the International Plant Protection Convention concerning methyl
bromide fumigation under the International Standard for Phytosanitary
Measures (ISPM) #15: Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material
in International Trade.
-G/SPS/N/CAN/163R.1
Importation of Wood Packaging Materials into Canada from all regions except continental United States
-G/SPS/N/CAN/163A.1
-G/SPS/N/CAN/163
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September
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- Canada
G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.15
On August 31, the WTO posted notice
that effective August 24, 2006, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
has revised D-01-01, Appendix I (Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent
the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death into
Canada), to add the genus Nerium to the list of regulated plants on the
basis of a report that P. ramorum has been detected on this genus. The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) also revised D-01-01, Appendix 1
(August 14, 2006), to add genera Distylium, Manglietia, Parakmeria,
Ilex, and Loropetalum to the list of regulated plants on the basis of
reports that P. ramorum has been detected on these plants in Canada.
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September
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- Canada
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.14
On June 2, the WTO posted notice that
the Canadian Food Inspection Agency had issued additional measures
relating to phytosanitary requirements to prevent the entry of
Phytophthora ramorum, associated with sudden oak death into Canada . The
revised Canadian regulation, which became effective May 24, 2006, added
the genera Cinnamomum and Schima to the list of regulated plants on the
basis of reports that Phytophthora ramorum has been detected on these
plants.
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June
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- Canada
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.13
On May 3, 2006, Canada notified the
WTO that it has added Norway to the list of areas regulated for
Phytophthora. ramorum (the cause of sudden oak death (SOD)). This notice
supersedes Canada's prior notice on SOD, G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.12. The
National Plant Protection Organization for Norway has reported in
correspondence that Phytophthora ramorum is present and established in
that country. Products covered by the notice include all plants for
planting and non-propagative plant parts that are hosts of the pathogen
Phytophthora ramorum, such as propagative material, including nursery
stock, of regulated species; wood products with bark of regulated
species; non-propagative material, including cut flowers, branches,
wreaths, greenery, cuttings and prunings of regulated species; soil and
growing media. Regions or countries likely to be affected by the notice
include Norway, Switzerland, United States and the European Union.
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May
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- Canada
G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.11
Canada WTO Notice
on SOD
On February 9, 2006, Canada notified the WTO
that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revised D-01-01,
Appendix 1 (18 January 2006), to add genera Ardisia, Euonymous,
Gaultheria, Prunus, and Osmanthus, to the list of regulated plants to
prevent the entry of Phytophthora ramorum into Canada.
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February 2006 |
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Canada
Canada Notification on
Sudden Oak Death
G/SPS/N/CAN/157Rev.10
On October 31, 2005, Canada notified the World Trade Organization that
acting under emergency measures the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
has revised D-01-01, Appendix 1, to add genera to the list of
regulated plants on the basis of reports that P. ramorum has been
detected on Michelia, Osmorhiza, Torreya and Vancouveria. This
notification relates to all plants for planting and non- propagative
plant parts that are hosts of the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. Propagative
material, including nursery stock, of regulated species; wood products
with bark of regulated species; non-propagative material, including
cut flowers, branches, wreaths, greenery, cuttings and prunings of
regulated species; soil and growing media. This notice supersedes G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.9.).
There is no known production of wood products in the United States
from the species notified in this notice. Michelia consists of about
fifty species of tender, evergreen trees and shrubs belonging to the
family, Magnoliaceae. These plants are natives of tropical and
subtropical Southeast Asia, but may be seen in the United States as
horticultural plantings. Osmorhiza, commonly known as sweet Cicely,
is an herb. There are two species of Torreya found in the United
States. California Torreya is found in the mountains of central and
northern California. Commercial harvesting of California torreya is
believed to be almost nonexistent due to limited availability.
Florida Torreya is restricted to the east bank of the Apalachicola
River in the Panhandle region of Florida. Vancouveria, commonly known
as inside out flower, is a perennial herb.
G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.9
This notification serves to advise
Members that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revised
D-01-01 to add genera to the list of regulated plants on the basis of
reports that Phytophthora ramorum (the virus that causes sudden oak
death) has been detected on Calycanthus (commonly known as sweetshrub,
Carolina allspice, strawberry shrub, pineapple shrub) and Adiantum
(commonly called maidenhair ferns). Erica vulgaris has been added to
the list as a synonym of Calluna vulgaris (heather). Rhus has been
removed because it is no longer considered to be synonymous with
Toxicodendron. This notice supersedes G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.8). An
electronic version of D-01-01 (10th Revision): Phytosanitary
Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora Ramorum can be
downloaded at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-01-01e.shtml
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.3
Canada adds new species to those regulated for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death)
Regulations for exporting wood products to Canada are available here:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-01-01e.shtml#3.1
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.2/Add.2
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.2/Add.1
-G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Rev.2
-List of Species Regulated for Phytophthora Ramorum
-(Sudden Oak Death)
Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death into Canada
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November 2005
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- Chile
-G/SPS/N/CHL/223
-G/SPS/N/CHL/223
Text
On May 29, the WTO posted notice that
Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service is amending Resolution No.
1,827 of 1994 to include the quarantine treatments required for the
importation into Chile of sawn timber and logs, effective June 30, 2006.
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June
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- Chile
-G/SPS/N/CHL/199
On September 15, 2005, Chile notified
the World Trade Organization that acting under emergency measures, it
was (upon publication in its Official Journal) suspending the entry of
sleepers of wood and sawn timber for sleepers of any origin, following
the detection in imported items of pests of the Buprestidae family
exotic to Chile. The Buprestidae family includes wood-boring beetles,
jewel beetles, and flatheaded borers. The Chilean Agriculture and
Livestock Service (SAG) is to conduct a risk analysis in order to
reassess the requirements for authorizing the importation of such
products into Chile. The United States exports only minor amounts of
railroad ties to Chile.
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October 2005 |
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September 2004 |
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- China
-G/SPS/N/CHN/97
-Quarantine Pest List
for Imported Plants
On June 9, the WTO posted notice that
China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and
Quarantine (AQSIQ) has amended the list of quarantine pests for imported
plants on the basis of pest risk analysis. The amended list has reduced
the number of quarantine pests from 452 to 436 species (genus).
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June
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- China
G/SPS/N/CHN/42
G/SPS/N/CHN/42/add1
G/SPS/N/CHN/42/add2
G/SPS/N/CHN/42/Add3
On February 17, 2006, China notified the WTO
that its proposal notified in G/SPS/N/CHN/42 (dated December 8, 2003)
has been adopted as AQSIQ Announcement No.11, 2005 (G/SPS/N/CHN/42/Add.1),
AQSIQ Announcement No.32, 2005 (G/SPS/N/CHN/42/Add.2), and AQSIQ Decree
No.84, and entered into force on January 1, 2006. The notification
pertains to requirements for quarantine treatment and marking of
imported wood packaging material.
G/SPS/N/CHN/42/Add.4
On August 31, the WTO posted notice that the April 2006 modification by
the International Plant Protection Convention of the technical
requirements for methyl bromide treatment stipulated in ISPM No.15,
Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packing Material In International Trade
has been adopted as Announcement No.105, 2006 of the General
Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the
People's Republic of China (AQSIQ).
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September
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January 2005 |
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Costa Rica
-G/SPS/N/CRI/35/Add.2
On October 31, 2005 Costa Rica notified the WTO
that its guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in
international trade (originally notified to the WTO by Costa Rica on
August 20, 2004 as document G/SPS/N/CRI/35), are scheduled to come into
force on March 19, 2006.
-G/SPS/N/CRI/35
Text (Spanish)
-G/SPS/N/CRI/35
Wood packaging material (ISPM 15)
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November 2004 |
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- Dominican Republic
-G/SPS/N/DOM/2
On July 7, the WTO posted notice that
as of July 1, 2006, the Dominican Republic Ministry of Agriculture began
implementing regulations pertaining to wood packaging material used in
international trade. The International Plant Protection Convention
created the international standard ISPM-15 to regulate wood packaging
material in international trade, with a view to preventing the
introduction and/or spread of wood packaging-related pests and diseases.
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Agriculture reports that there are no
differences between ISPM-15 and its Manual of Procedures for Regulating
Wood Packaging in International Trade.
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August
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- Egypt
G/SPS/N/EGY/2
(Unofficial Text) Egypt has notified
the WTO that as of October 1, 2005 it is adopting the ISPM 15 standard
for imports of wood packaging materials . According to the Egyptian
regulations, imported wood packaging materials must be either fumigated
with methyl bromide or heat treated. Such products must be stamped with
the international IPPC stamp (under authorized country programs) on two
sides and carrying either H (heat treated) or B (methyl bromide)
treatment.
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October 2005 |
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European Union
-G/SPS/N/EEC/221/Add.4
On February 13, 2006, the
European Commission notified the WTO that per European Commission
Directive 2006/14/EC of February 6, 2006 it was amending its regulations
pertaining to wood packaging material to provide a delay, until January
1, 2009, in implementing of its debarking requirements.
-G/SPS/N/EEC/221/Add.2
Notification regarding March 1, 2005 entry into force of regulations on wood and wood packaging material
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G/SPS/N/EEC/221 Amendment
-EEC 221 Appendix
The Import Into and Movement Within the European Community of Woods and Wood Products
-G/SPS/N/EEC/221
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February 2006 |
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- India
-G/SPS/N/IND/43
(ms word)
-G/SPS/N/IND/43/Text
(ms word)
On August 10, the WTO posted notice
that as of November 1, 2006, India will begin requiring imported pine
lumber be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for
30 minutes.
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August
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June
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June
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Japan
-G/TBT/N/JPN/111/Add.1
Amendment of the Cabinet Ordinance and the Ministerial Ordinance for the Law for the Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances.
-G/TBT/N/JPN/111
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February 2004 |
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- Jordan
G/SPS/N/JOR/14
On January 12, 2006, Jordan notified
the WTO that as of November 17, 2005 it had implemented Directive No.
(Z/4) Year 2005 "Instructions on Treatment of the Wood Packaging
Materials used in Preparation of Consignments." This notice pertains
to the marking of wood packaging materials in accordance with the
international standard ISPM 15.
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January 2006 |
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- Mexico
-G/SPS/N/MEX.207/Add.2
On October 24, 2005, Mexico notified the WTO
that it is adding a third transitional provision to Mexican Official
Standard NOM-144-SEMARNAT-2004. NOM-144, which was published on January
18, 2005, relates to phytosanitary measures for wood packaging material
used in international trade. Since the use of dunnage and wedges to
protect imported goods and merchandise is extremely widespread, Mexico
is adding a third transitional article, which provides that the
regulations will not apply to dunnage and wedges until July 5, 2006 in
order to give users more time to adopt the phytosanitary measures.
-G/SPS/N/MEX/207
Phytosanitary Measures for Wood Packaging Materials
-G/SPS/N/MEX/207 Text (Spanish)
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November 2005 |
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Mexico
-G/SPS/N/MEX/204
Emergency Mexican Official Standard NOM-EM-144-SEMARNAT-2003 Establishing the Technical Specifications for the Phytosanitary Measure (Treatment) and Use of the Mark Certifying the Application Thereof in Relation to Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.
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February 2004 |
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May
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New Zealand
-G/SPS/N/NZL/344
On February 24, 2006, New Zealand notified
the WTO that it was amending its import health standard for wood
packaging material from all countries. Upon implementation of this
standard, expected May 1, 2006, treatment of all wood packaging will be
mandatory and untreated imported wood packaging will be treated,
reshipped or destroyed. It is important to note that this requirement
applies to both containerized and uncontainerized/break bulk cargo.
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February 2006 |
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New Zealand
-G/SPS/N/NZL/280
New Zealand expands its Fusarium circinatum (pitch canker) quarantine to all USA
-G/SPS/N/NZL/280 Report
Report on the interception of Fusarium circinatum (Pitch Canker) on imported seedlings of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii).
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February 2004 |
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- Oman
-G/SPS/N/OMN/8
On August 2, the WTO posted notice
that as of December 2006, the Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries will apply the international standard (International
Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, ISPM No.15: Guidelines for
Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade – 2002) with
no deviations to imports of wood packaging materials. The ISPM-15
guidelines describe the approved processes and treatment procedures for
wood packing materials to prevent the transmission of pests and to
facilitate verifications of such during inspection at the point of
entry.
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- Paraguay
G/SPS/N/PRY/7
G/SPS/N/PRY/8
On February 8, 2006, Paraguay notified the WTO that it was amending its
National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (SENAVE) Resolution
No. 20 of September 2005 implementing the requirements for the
authorization and registration of plants engaged in the phytosanitary
treatment of timber sleepers for exportation to Chile to comply with
Chilean requirements for imported wood sleepers. On February 8, 2006,
Paraguay notified the WTO that it was amending its National Plant and
Seed Quality and Health Service (SENAVE) Resolution No. 21 of October
2005 providing that applications for prior import authorization for
products subject to Resolution No. 49/01 must take the form of a sworn
statement, and providing for the mandatory submission of a pro forma
invoice as a prerequisite for obtaining prior import authorization") (2
pages, in Spanish). A number of measures are required to be adopted to
improve import control of phytosanitary products: import applications
for phytosanitary products, fertilizers, soil amendments and similar
products for agricultural use must now take the form of a sworn
statement and a pro forma invoice has become a prerequisite for
obtaining prior import authorization.
G/SPS/N/PRY/5
G/SPS/N/PRY/6
G/SPS/N/PRY/9
On February 8, 2006, Paraguay notified the WTO
that it was amending its National Plant and Seed Quality and Health
Service (SENAVE) Resolution No. 10 of September 14, 2005 amending
Article 5 of Resolution No. 43/05 of July 13, 2005, "Implementing
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15:
Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International
Trade"). The notified Resolution (G/SPS/N/PRY/5) provides that firms
engaged in the quarantine treatment of wood packaging material which
apply the chemical treatment established in International Standards for
Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 must comply with existing national
legislation in matters which do not fall strictly within the field of
plant health. Also on February 8, 2006, Paraguay notified the WTO that
it was amending its National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (SENAVE)
Resolution No. 11 of September 14, 2005 authorizing the Operations
Division to register on a temporary basis firms engaged in the
quarantine heat treatment of wood packaging material. The notified
Resolution (G/SPS/N/PRY/6) provides that firms engaged in the quarantine
treatment of wood packaging material, the official calibration
certificates of which are in the process of being issued, may be
registered on a temporary basis. Also on February 8, Paraguay notified
the WTO that it had amended its National Plant and Seed Quality and
Health Service (SENAVE) Resolution No. 46 of November 16, 2005 extending
the deadline for the temporary registration of firms engaged in the
quarantine treatment of wood packaging material. The notified Resolution
(G/SPS/N/PRY/9)extended the deadline for temporary registration until
December 31, 2005.
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July
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- Republic of Korea
-G/SPS/N/KOR/98/Add.13
-G/SPS/N/KOR/98/Add.13
Text
On August 10, the WTO posted notice
that effective August 7, 2006, the Korean National Plant Quarantine
Service has modified its phytosanitary requirements to prevent the
introduction of Phytophthora ramorum, the cause of sudden oak death. The
newly listed host plants include European beech, mountain laurel, and
goat willow.
-G/SPS/N/KOR/98/Add. 8
Additional restrictions due to Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Disease
G/SPS/N/KOR/98/Add. 6
"Tentative
Phytosanitary measures to prevent the introduction of Sudden Oak Death
Disease"
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September
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- Republic of Korea
Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Draft Amendment of Quarantine Pest List for Plants and Plant Materials
-G/SPS/N/KOR/157
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May
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March
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December 2004 |
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Switzerland
-G/SPS/N/CHE/35
International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No 15 on Guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade.
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February 2004 |
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November 2004 |
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- Taiwan
Draft Quarantine Requirements for the importation of plants or plant products to prevent the spread of Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)
-G/SPS/N/TPKM/34
Table of Commodities Subject to Legal Animal & Plant Quarantine
-G/SPS/N/TPKM/30/Add.1
Extends the comment period on Taiwan's new list of wood to be regulated in the future
-G/SPS/N/TPKM/30 Text
-G/SPS/N/TPKM/30
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May
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December 2003 |
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- Trinidad
G/SPS/N/TTO/5
WPM listees: Please note T&T is
in-line with ISPM 15. It appears no variations to ISPM 15 for T&T.
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