Colombia has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the publication of Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 00018421. The resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of seedless dried grapes originating in and coming from Argentina, for human consumption and/or processing. Key requirements include the following:
Phytosanitary certificate: Shipments must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by Argentina’s National Plant Protection Organization (ONPF).
New, labelled packaging: The product must be packed in new packaging and properly labelled with the name of the product and the name of the exporter.
Phytosanitary inspection on arrival: Shipments are subject to phytosanitary inspection at the Colombian point of entry.
The resolution was published in Colombia’s official gazette on September 21, 2026, and entered into force the same day.
