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Costa RicaUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force
Draft Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain
Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Draft Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain);
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 12 October 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/363. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 5 August 2026. The comment period closed on 4 October 2026.
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Live blueberry plants, including their roots, for propagation
The comment period closed on 4 October 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/363/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/363/Add.1, 12 October 2026)
Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain)Costa Rica hereby notifies the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/363, as set out in Resolution No. 035-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk
Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain)Costa Rica hereby notifies the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/363, as set out in Resolution No. 035-2026-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 rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain.
The notified draft resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/CRI/363/Add.1
Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain)Costa Rica hereby notifies the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/363, as set out in Resolution No. 035-2026-CV-ARP-SFE of the State Phytosanitary Service, Plant Quarantine Department, Pest Risk
Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain)Costa Rica hereby notifies the entry into force of the phytosanitary measures notified in document G/SPS/N/CRI/363, as set out in Resolution No. 035-2026-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 rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/CRI/363
Comment deadline: Closed on 4 October 2026
Draft Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain
Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de plantas con raíz de Arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum) para propagación originarias de España (Draft Resolution regulating the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain);
The notified draft resolution establishes the phytosanitary measures for the importation of rooted blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) plants for propagation, originating in Spain.
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