The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh melons (Cucumis melo) originating in Costa Rica.1. The shipment must be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate, issued by the national plant protection organization (NPPO), stating in the additional declaration that the plant product has been officially inspected and found free of: Acidovorax citrulli;2. The shipment will be subject to a phytosanitary inspection and sampling for phytosanitary diagnosis at the agricultural quarantine post upon entry into the country.Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary checks by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.