Resolution No. 528/1 of 2023: Phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry and spread of fruit flies when importing fruit types susceptible to infection.

This Resolution, comprised of six articles, authorizes the importation of fruits from the citrus and almond family, as well as mango, guava, papaya, and figs. However, it is a requirement that these fruits are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate or additional declaration. The certificate must affirm the following: (i) the fruit originates from a country and area free from fruit flies, adhering to the standards set by the International Plant Protection Convention; (ii) the fruit is cultivated on a site under the supervision of the National Plant Protection Organization, with no indications of fruit fly presence in the surrounding areas throughout the entire growth period; (iii) the production site implements integrated agricultural measures for pest risk management of fruit flies; and (iv) before export, the fruit undergoes the prescribed treatments for controlling fruit flies.