WTO notification · SPS
ColombiaIn force, according to its latest notice
Draft Resolution "By means of which the necessary provisions are established for the compliance with and correct application in the national territory of Andean Community Decision 960 of 2025 and its technical manual, in development of the principle of minimum indispensable complement" (Proyecto de Resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y correcta aplicación en el territorio nacional de la decisión andina 960 de 2025 y su manual técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento mínimo indispensable')
Proyecto de Resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y correcta aplicación en el territorio nacional de la decisión andina 960 de 2025 y su manual técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento mínimo indispensable' (Draft Resolution establishing requirements for compliance with and the correct application throughout national territory of Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual).
Colombia issued an addendum on 19 October 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/422. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 5 May 2026. The comment period closed on 4 July 2026.
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Pharmacological and biological products; ectoparasiticides, insecticides and repellents; antiseptics, disinfectants, sanitizers and detergents for veterinary use, including their raw materials
Latest notice (G/SPS/N/COL/422/Add.2, 19 October 2026)
The latest notice says the measure has entered into force.
Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 'By means of which ICA Resolutions 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and 00018742 of 23 September 2026 are repealed, and other provisions are issued' (Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones)
Resolución No. 00020056 del 13 de octubre de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones' (Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 repealing ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issuing other provisions)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026, which repeals ICA Re
Resolución No. 00020056 del 13 de octubre de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones' (Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 repealing ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issuing other provisions)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026, which repeals ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issues other provisions. The notified Resolution repeals ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026, which establishes the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual, in accordance with the principle of indispensable complement, and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, which postpones the entry into force of ICA Resolution No. 15843 of 6 August 2026.The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.657 of 13 October 2026, and entered into force the same day.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the provisions necessary for the implementation in Colombia of Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and its accompanying Technical Manual, relating to the registration, updating, renewal and control of companies, laboratories and products for veterinary use (pharmacological and biological products; ectoparasiticides, insecticides, disinfectants, etc.). The measure defines administrative procedures, documentary requirements, technical evaluation procedures and timelines for updating registrations, in order to ensure animal health and safety and alignment with the Andean sanitary framework.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/COL/422/Add.2
Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 'By means of which ICA Resolutions 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and 00018742 of 23 September 2026 are repealed, and other provisions are issued' (Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones)
Resolución No. 00020056 del 13 de octubre de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones' (Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 repealing ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issuing other provisions)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026, which repeals ICA Re
Resolución No. 00020056 del 13 de octubre de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se derogan las resoluciones ICA 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 y 00018742 del 23 de septiembre de 2026, y se dictan otras disposiciones' (Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026 repealing ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issuing other provisions)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 00020056 of 13 October 2026, which repeals ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, and issues other provisions. The notified Resolution repeals ICA Resolutions No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026, which establishes the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual, in accordance with the principle of indispensable complement, and No. 00018742 of 23 September 2026, which postpones the entry into force of ICA Resolution No. 15843 of 6 August 2026.The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.657 of 13 October 2026, and entered into force the same day.
AddendumG/SPS/N/COL/422/Add.1
ICA Resolution No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 'Establishing the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and its Technical Manual, in development of the indispensable complement principle'
Resolución ICA No. 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen las disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y aplicación en el territorio nacional de la Decisión Andina 960 de 2025 y su Manual Técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento indispensable' (ICA Resolution No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 establishing the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the as
Resolución ICA No. 00015843 del 6 de agosto de 2026 'Por medio de la cual se establecen las disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y aplicación en el territorio nacional de la Decisión Andina 960 de 2025 y su Manual Técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento indispensable' (ICA Resolution No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 establishing the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual, in accordance with the principle of indispensable complement)The Republic of Colombia hereby announces the issuance of ICA Resolution No. 00015843 of 6 August 2026 establishing the necessary provisions for compliance with, and implementation within the national territory of, Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual, in accordance with the principle of indispensable complement. This measure applies to all natural or legal persons, whether domestic or foreign, engaged in the manufacturing or processing, contract manufacturing or processing, semi-processing, importation or storage of pharmacological and biological products; ectoparasiticides, insecticides and repellents; antiseptics, disinfectants, sanitizers and detergents for veterinary use, including their raw materials, and to laboratories providing quality control services for such products to third parties.This Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53,580…
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/COL/422
Comment deadline: Closed on 4 July 2026
Draft Resolution "By means of which the necessary provisions are established for the compliance with and correct application in the national territory of Andean Community Decision 960 of 2025 and its technical manual, in development of the principle of minimum indispensable complement" (Proyecto de Resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y correcta aplicación en el territorio nacional de la decisión andina 960 de 2025 y su manual técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento mínimo indispensable')
Proyecto de Resolución 'Por medio de la cual se establecen disposiciones necesarias para el cumplimiento y correcta aplicación en el territorio nacional de la decisión andina 960 de 2025 y su manual técnico, en desarrollo del principio de complemento mínimo indispensable' (Draft Resolution establishing requirements for compliance with and the correct application throughout national territory of Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and the associated technical manual).
The notified draft Resolution establishes the provisions necessary for the implementation in Colombia of Andean Community Decision No. 960 of 2025 and its accompanying Technical Manual, relating to the registration, updating, renewal and control of companies, laboratories and products for veterinary use (pharmacological and biological products; ectoparasiticides, insecticides, disinfectants, etc.). The measure defines administrative procedures, documentary requirements, technical evaluation procedures and timelines for updating registrations, in order to ensure animal health and safety and alignment with the Andean sanitary framework.
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WTO notificationSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Colombia issued an addendum on 9 November 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/381. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 May…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/381/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Colombia notified this emergency SPS measure on 2 November 2026. Emergency measures can apply immediately.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/441
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/440Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/439Comments until 25 December 2026
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