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TürkiyeCorrected since it was notifiedEmergency
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Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds
Türkiye issued a correction on 1 July 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/TUR/119. The measure was first notified on 10 August 2021.
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Tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum), pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is amending import requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum spp.) and pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) from all countries into Turkey. Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is a harmful virus in many species of Cucurbitacae and Solanaceae family cultivated in Turkey. The agent with a large number of hosts is not known to occur in Turkey. Due to its occurrence in some countries nearby and the presence of a wide range of hosts, it poses a great risk for Turkey. Tomato mottle mosaic virus (TomMV) is a virus that can cause damage to various products, in particular to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and pepper (Capsicum annuum) from Solanaceae family and can be transmitted by seeds. Since it is in the Tobamovirus group, there is a possibility of transmission through seed. The primary host of Tomato apical stunt viroid (TASvd) is actually tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the Solanaceae family, however this agent can also be found in pepper (Capsicum annuum). Columnea latent viroid (CLVd) is harmful to various species of the Solanaceae family, in particular to tomatoes. Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd) is harmful to various species of Solanaceae family, in particular to pepper and tomato. The primary host of Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) is tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the Solanaceae family, and the agent can be found in some ornamental plants. Viroid poses a great risk to Turkey. In view of the…
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CorrigendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3/Corr.2Emergency measure
Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds
In the notification with the symbol G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3, in subparagraph (ii.) of article (b) under the heading 'requirements' announced, the statement 'The product has been analyzed using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) method in terms of ToLCNDV and it has been determined that it is free from the vectors in question.' should be stated as follows: 'It was analyzed for ToLCNDV using the Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) method and found that the product was free of ToLCNDV.'.
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.4Emergency measure
Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato and squash seeds
Within the scope of the SPS notification with the symbol G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3 regarding the import of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and squash (Cucurbita pepo) seeds from all countries: For tomato seeds: In cases where the place of production of seeds harvested before 31 December 2023 is unknown; if the seeds are found to be free of Tomato Planta Macho Viroid (TPMVd) by the exporting country through analysis using the Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTqPCR) method, the Phytosanitary Certificate shall include: 'Seeds were analyzed using the RTqPCR method in terms of TPMVd and were found to be free.'; 'Seeds produced before 31 December 2023.' statements. For squash seeds: In cases where the place of production of seeds harvested before 31 December 2023 is unknown; if the seeds are found to be free of Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus (ToLCNDV) by the exporting country through analysis using the Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTqPCR) method, the Phytosanitary Certificate shall include: 'Seeds were analyzed using the RTqPCR method in terms of ToLCNDV and were found free.'; 'Seeds produced before 31 December 2023.' statements. Accordingly, the import conditions described above shall be valid until 31 March 2024 only for tomato and squash seeds produced before 31 December 2023, provided that the requirements in the SPS notifications G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3 and G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3/Corr.1 are met. On the other hand, as of 1 April 2024, the requirements specified in the…
CorrigendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3/Corr.1Emergency measure
Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and squash seeds
This serves as a correction for a mistaken wording for 'cucurbita pepo' in the SPS notification G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3 dated 13 October 2023. It was incorrectly stated as 'pumpkin' in English; It is corrected as 'squash'.
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3Emergency measure
Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds
Türkiye has introduced the requirement of an additional declaration for the import of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum annuum) and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seeds as of 15 September 2021 to prevent introduction and spread of Tomato apical stunt viroid (TASVd), Columnea latent viroid (CLVd), Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd), Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid(TCDVd), Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) and Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV) and SPS notifications G/SPS/N/TUR/119, G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.1 and G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.2 have been made to inform our trade partners about the changes on necessary conditions. Now there is a need to update the phytosanitary requirements requested from all exporting countries in the import of tomato, pepper, and pumpkin seeds to Türkiye. Additional declaration will also be required for Tomato planta macho viroid (TPMVd) for tomato seeds with this new amendment. If the necessary information about the place of production cannot be obtained because of the fact that the tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds subject to the SPS Notification with the symbol G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.2 were harvested before 15 September 2021, the import conditions for tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds from all countries ends on 31 May 2023, in the phytosanitary certificates following conditions shall be required after 1 December 2023: For tomato seeds, an additional declaration will be requested on the Phytosanitary Certificate stating that: a) They originate…
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.2Emergency measure
Updated emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato and pepper seeds
Emergency phytosanitary measures have been introduced for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds and have been notified through G/SPS/N/TUR/119 and G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.1 in 2021. As a result of the evaluation of comments from sector representatives and exporter countries, amendments have been made to the emergency measures. In this context, if it is not possible to get information about the place of production due to the fact that tomato and pepper seeds were harvested before 15 September 2021, in the import of tomato and pepper seeds from all countries to Turkey until 31 May 2023, an additional declaration will be requested on the Phytosanitary Certificate stating that: For tomato seeds: a) The seeds have been analyzed by the exporting country using the RT-PCR Method for ToMMV, TASVd, CLVd, PCFVd and TCDVd and that the product is free from these agents; and b) Since the seeds were harvested before 15 September 2021, information about the place of production could not be identified. For pepper seeds: a) The seeds have been analyzed by the exporting country using the RT-PCR Method for ToMMV, TASVd and PCFVd and that the product is free from these agents; and b) Since the seeds were harvested before 15 September 2021, information about the place of production could not be identified. Accordingly, these measures will enter into force from the date of this SPS notification.
AddendumG/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.1Emergency measure
Updated emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has amended import requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum spp.) and pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) from all countries into Turkey and notified these measures through G/SPS/N/TUR/119. As a result of evaluation of opinions, certain amendments have been made regarding the measures. TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM) SEEDS FROM ALL COUNTRIES FROM 15 SEPTEMBER 2021 TO 15 NOVEMBER 2021 For the import of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds from all countries from 15 September 2021 to 15 November 2021, an additional declaration will be requested on the Phytosanitary Certificate stating that the seeds have been analyzed by the exporting country using the RT-PCR Method for Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV), Tomato apical stunt viroid (TASVd), Columnea latent viroid (CLVd), Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd), Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) and that the product is free from these agents. PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM) SEEDS FROM ALL COUNTRIES FROM 15 SEPTEMBER 2021 TO 15 NOVEMBER 2021 For the import of pepper (Capsicum annuum) seeds from all countries from 15 September 2021 to 15 November 2021, an additional declaration will be requested on the Phytosanitary Certificate stating that the seeds have been analyzed by the exporting country using the RT-PCR Method for Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV), Tomato apical stunt viroid (TASVd), Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd) and that the product is free from these agents. TOMATO…
Emergency notificationG/SPS/N/TUR/119Emergency measure
Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is amending import requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum spp.) and pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) from all countries into Turkey. Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is a harmful virus in many species of Cucurbitacae and Solanaceae family cultivated in Turkey. The agent with a large number of hosts is not known to occur in Turkey. Due to its occurrence in some countries nearby and the presence of a wide range of hosts, it poses a great risk for Turkey. Tomato mottle mosaic virus (TomMV) is a virus that can cause damage to various products, in particular to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and pepper (Capsicum annuum) from Solanaceae family and can be transmitted by seeds. Since it is in the Tobamovirus group, there is a possibility of transmission through seed. The primary host of Tomato apical stunt viroid (TASvd) is actually tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the Solanaceae family, however this agent can also be found in pepper (Capsicum annuum). Columnea latent viroid (CLVd) is harmful to various species of the Solanaceae family, in particular to tomatoes. Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd) is harmful to various species of Solanaceae family, in particular to pepper and tomato. The primary host of Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) is tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the Solanaceae family, and the agent can be found in some ornamental plants. Viroid poses a great risk to Turkey. In view of the…
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