The notified Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Nicaragua of non-genetically-modified soy seed for sowing (Glycine max) from Colombia. In order to enter the country, shipments must be covered by an original phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, which contains an additional declaration stating the following: Free from Soybean mosaic virus, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens, and Peronospora manshurica.
Upon their entry into the country, the cuttings must undergo inspection, sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the presence or absence of the pests.
Shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by plant quarantine inspectors from the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection, who will verify compliance with the phytosanitary requirements and decide whether or not to authorize importation, on the basis of the accompanying documents.