Seabird guano

Fija exigencias sanitarias para la internación de guano de aves marinas a Chile y deroga Resolución Exenta Nº 686 de 1991 (Health requirements for the entry into Chile of seabird guano and repeal of Exempt Resolution No. 686 of 1991). Language(s): Spanish. Number of pages: 2

The notified draft measure establishes the following health requirements for the entry into Chile of seabird guano:

1.     The guano must undergo specific treatments to ensure the deactivation of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and Newcastle disease virus and must not subsequently come into contact with sources of these diseases.

2.     The notified draft measure also addresses the conditions of transport, health certification, the container required and the checks and inspections required by SAG upon arrival in the country.

3.     In addition, the provisions of this draft standard are without prejudice to the provisions of the legislation in force, in particular Law No. 21.349, which establishes standards for the composition, labelling and marketing of fertilizers and biostimulants.

4.     Lastly, the notified text repeals Exempt Resolution No. 686 of 1991, which establishes health requirements for the importation of seabird guano.