WTO notification · SPS
ColombiaIn force, according to its latest notice
Draft resolution 'Establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing'
Proyecto de resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro de Limonium Statice (Limonium) de origen y procedencia de la República Popular China para uso comercial, siembra y ensayo' (Draft resolution establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing)
Colombia issued an addendum on 29 April 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/383. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 May 2025. The comment period closed on 13 April 2026.
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In vitro statice (Limonium) plants for commercial use, sowing and testing
Latest notice (G/SPS/N/COL/383/Add.2, 29 April 2026)
The latest notice says the measure has entered into force.
ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 'Establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants, originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or planting'
Resolución ICA No. 00007735 del 24 de abril de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium statice (Limonium), de origen y procedencia China, para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for te
Resolución ICA No. 00007735 del 24 de abril de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium statice (Limonium), de origen y procedencia China, para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing. The Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing, and applies to all natural or legal persons importing these products into the country.The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.471 of 24 April 2026 and entered into force the same day.
The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing. These provisions will apply to all natural or legal persons that import in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China into Colombia for commercial use, sowing and testing.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/COL/383/Add.2
ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 'Establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants, originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or planting'
Resolución ICA No. 00007735 del 24 de abril de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium statice (Limonium), de origen y procedencia China, para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for te
Resolución ICA No. 00007735 del 24 de abril de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium statice (Limonium), de origen y procedencia China, para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (ICA Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 00007735 of 24 April 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing. The Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing, and applies to all natural or legal persons importing these products into the country.The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.471 of 24 April 2026 and entered into force the same day.
AddendumG/SPS/N/COL/383/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 13 April 2026
Draft Resolution "By means of which the phytosanitary requirements are established for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar Limonium Statice (Limonium) plants of Chinese origin and provenance for testing, commercial use and/or sowing" (Proyecto de resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium Statice (Limonium) de origen y procedencia China para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra')
Proyecto de resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium Statice (Limonium) de origen y procedencia China para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (Draft Resolution establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing)The Republic of Colombi
Proyecto de resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro y ex agar de Limonium Statice (Limonium) de origen y procedencia China para ensayo, uso comercial y/o siembra' (Draft Resolution establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies an amendment to the draft Resolution establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro and ex agar statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from China, for testing, commercial use and/or sowing. The amendment consists of eliminating the requirement that the phytosanitary certificate of the country of origin include an additional declaration on the absence of Fabavirus alphaviciae (Broad bean wilt virus – BBWV-1) in the mother plants, as verified by laboratory tests (ELISA or PCR) in the country of origin. Having analysed a comment received during the international public consultation and corroborated it with the available scientific evidence, the amendment was deemed to be technically feasible.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/COL/383
Comment deadline: Closed on 7 July 2025
Draft resolution 'Establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing'
Proyecto de resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de plantas in vitro de Limonium Statice (Limonium) de origen y procedencia de la República Popular China para uso comercial, siembra y ensayo' (Draft resolution establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing)
The notified draft Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China, for commercial use, sowing and testing. These provisions will apply to all natural or legal persons that import in vitro statice (Limonium) plants originating in and coming from the People's Republic of China into Colombia for commercial use, sowing and testing.
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