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Draft Resolution (Proyecto de Resolución) to regulate the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador
Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Draft Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 8 April 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/348. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 2 February 2026. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
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Fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus)
The comment period closed on 3 April 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO SPS enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/SPS/N/CRI/348/Add.1; it can take them up with Costa Rica.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Latest notice (G/SPS/N/CRI/348/Add.1, 8 April 2026)
Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)Costa Rica hereby announces the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/348, and set forth in Resolution No. 015-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit. The notified Resolution est
Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)Costa Rica hereby announces the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/348, and set forth in Resolution No. 015-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit. The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador.
The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/CRI/348/Add.1
Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)Costa Rica hereby announces the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/348, and set forth in Resolution No. 015-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit. The notified Resolution est
Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)Costa Rica hereby announces the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/348, and set forth in Resolution No. 015-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk Analysis Unit. The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/CRI/348
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 April 2026
Draft Resolution (Proyecto de Resolución) to regulate the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador
Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de tallos frescos de Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originarios de Ecuador (Draft Resolution governing the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador)
The notified draft Resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of fresh stems of Ruscus (Ruscus aculeatus) originating in Ecuador.
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