Brazil has updated phytosanitary requirements for sunflower grains imported from Bolivia and the United States of America.
Brazil Sets New Phytosanitary Rules for Sunflower Grains
Importers from Bolivia and the US must follow new pest control protocols.
What changed
New pest and pathogen control protocols required for all imports.
Specific standards for grains from Bolivia to prevent invasive pests.
Updated rules for grains from the United States to align with crop health monitoring.
Who it affects
Sunflower grain importers must comply with new pest control protocols.
Producers in Bolivia and the US must implement new pathogen control measures.
Updated Phytosanitary Requirements for Sunflower Grain Imports into Brazil from Bolivia and the United States
Brazil has updated its phytosanitary requirements for the importation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) grains from Bolivia and the United States of America (USA). The updates are outlined in two draft ordinances issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), specifically through its Secretariat of Animal and Plant Health and Inspection (SDA). Both drafts align with international standards under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), particularly ISPM No. 1, 2, and 111, 2.
Key Requirements for Importation
1. Phytosanitary Certificate Mandate
- All consignments of sunflower grains from Bolivia and the USA must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of the country of origin (Bolivia’s NPPO or the USA’s NPPO, respectively)1, 2.
- The certificate must comply with the specific requirements detailed in the draft ordinances.
2. Compliance with International Standards
- The proposed regulations conform to ISPM No. 1 (Phytosanitary Principles for the Protection of Plants and the Application of Phytosanitary Measures in International Trade), ISPM No. 2 (Framework for Pest Risk Analysis), and ISPM No. 11 (Pest Risk Analysis for Quarantine Pests)1, 2.
- The objective is plant protection and preventing damage to Brazilian territory from pests1, 2.
3. Product Category
4. Stakeholder Consultation Period
- The draft ordinances are open for public comments for 60 days from the date of circulation:
- Comments must be submitted to the National Enquiry Point of Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock via email: sps@agro.gov.br1, 2.
5. Implementation Timeline
- The proposed dates of adoption, publication, and entry into force are to be determined1, 2.
- No specific timeline for enforcement is provided in the drafts.
Regulation Analysis
| Regulation | Key Requirement | Deadline/Threshold | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Ordinance for Bolivia1 | Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Bolivia’s NPPO required for sunflower grain imports. | Comments due: 30 August 2026 | MAPA/SDA |
| Draft Ordinance for USA2 | Phytosanitary Certificate issued by USA’s NPPO required for sunflower grain imports. | Comments due: 25 August 2026 | MAPA/SDA |
| ISPM Compliance1, 2 | Regulations align with ISPM No. 1, 2, and 11 for plant protection and pest risk analysis. | Not specified | IPPC (International Standard) |
Summary Answer
Brazil has updated its phytosanitary requirements for sunflower grain imports from Bolivia and the USA, mandating that all consignments be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the respective NPPO1, 2. The draft ordinances align with ISPM No. 1, 2, and 11 and aim to protect Brazil’s plant health and territory from pests1, 2. Public comments are accepted until 30 August 2026 (Bolivia) and 25 August 2026 (USA), with enforcement dates yet to be determined1, 2. For further details, stakeholders may contact sps@agro.gov.br1, 2.
Sources
- ↩ Draft – Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of grains of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in the Plurinational State of Bolivia https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NBRA2504.docx
- ↩ Draft – Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of grains of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in the United States of America https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NBRA2499.docx