Colombia has established phytosanitary requirements for the importation of peanut grain from Paraguay for human consumption, industrial, and commercial use, applying to all importers1. The measures ensure compliance with national health and agricultural standards and are effective immediately1, 2.
Colombia Sets Phytosanitary Rules for Paraguayan Peanuts
Importers must meet new health standards for peanut grain entering the country.
What changed
Phytosanitary requirements mandatory for all imports of peanut grain1.
Imports for human, industrial, and commercial use are now regulated1.
Compliance with Resolution No. 00011120 is required1.
Who it affects
All importers of peanut grain from Paraguay must adhere to the new standards1.
Colombia has finalized and implemented strict phytosanitary requirements for importing maní grain from Paraguay, covering both human consumption and industrial use, to safeguard national food safety and agricultural integrity1. These requirements apply to all natural or legal persons involved in the importation process and are grounded in the formal adoption of Resolution No. 00011120, which entered into force on 10 June 20261. A draft resolution previously proposed similar measures, signaling a formalized regulatory pathway for peanut grain imports from Paraguay, with a comment deadline set for 17 May 20262.
Finalized Phytosanitary Standards
Colombia has issued a formal resolution establishing mandatory phytosanitary requirements for the importation of ground-nuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) from Paraguay for human consumption, industrial, and commercial use, applicable to all importers1.
Draft Regulatory Proposal
A draft resolution was previously published to propose phytosanitary requirements for peanut grain from Paraguay, targeting human consumption and industrial use, with a comment period ending on 17 May 20262.
Sources
- ↩ G/SPS/N/COL/417/Add.1 — Resolución No. 00011120 del 10 de junio de 2026 “Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de grano de maní (Arachis hypogaea L.) de origen y procedencia Paraguay, para consumo humano, uso industrial y/o comercial” https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/SPS/COL/26_03082_00_s.pdf https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/370f5f8f-30c4-460b-b447-0bead784b9d1/2026R00011120.aspx
- ↩ G/SPS/N/COL/417 — Proyecto de resolución "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de grano de Maní (Arachis hypogaea L.) de origen y procedencia Paraguay, para consumo humano, uso industrial y/o comercial" (Draft resolution establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of ground-nuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) originating in and coming from Paraguay for human consumption, and industrial and/or commercial use). https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NCOL417.docx