Colombia has established phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs from the Netherlands and Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) from Israel for testing and/or sowing, ensuring compliance with national plant health standards1, 2.
Colombia Sets New Rules for Imported Flower Bulbs
Importers must meet phytosanitary requirements for Allium and Anemone bulbs.
What changed
Allium bulbs from Netherlands now require phytosanitary compliance for commercial, testing, and planting purposes1.
Anemone tuberous roots from Israel restricted to testing and sowing only under national plant health standards2.
Who it affects
All importers of Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs from Netherlands must comply with phytosanitary requirements1.
All importers of Anemone L. tuberous roots from Israel must meet national plant health standards2.
Colombia has introduced specific phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs originating in the Netherlands for commercial, testing, and planting purposes, applying to all importers1. The country has also implemented formal requirements for Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) from Israel, restricting their importation to testing and sowing only, with full compliance required under national plant health standards2. These measures are part of Colombia’s broader effort to regulate bulb and corm imports through strict phytosanitary controls, ensuring safety and preventing the introduction of pests or diseases1, 2.
Allium sphaerocephalon Bulbs Importation
Colombia has established phytosanitary requirements for the importation into the country of Allium sphaerocephalon L. bulbs originating in and coming from the Netherlands for commercial use, testing, and/or planting, applying to all natural or legal persons importing these products1.
Anemone L. Tuberous Roots Importation
Colombia has established phytosanitary requirements for the importation into the country of Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) originating in and coming from Israel for testing and/or sowing, ensuring safety and compliance with national plant health standards2.
Sources
- ↩ G/SPS/N/COL/431 — Proyecto de resolución "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de bulbos de Allium sphaerocephalon L., de origen y procedencia de los Países Bajos, para uso comercial, ensayo y/o siembra" https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/SPS/COL/26_03724_00_s.pdf https://www.sucop.gov.co/entidades/ica/Normativa?IDNorma=31416
- ↩ G/SPS/N/COL/418/Add.1 — Resolución ICA No. 00009652 del 25 de mayo de 2026 "Por medio de la cual se establecen los requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación a Colombia de raíces tuberosas (bulbos – cormos) de Anemone L., de origen y procedencia Israel, para ensayo y/o siembra" (ICA Resolution No. 00009652 of 25 May 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) originating in and coming from Israel, for testing and/or sowing)The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of ICA Resolution No. 00009652 of 25 May 2026 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) originating in and coming from Israel, for testing and/or sowing. The Resolution establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Colombia of Anemone L. tuberous roots (bulbs – corms) originating in and coming from Israel, for testing and/or sowing, and applies to all natural or legal persons importing these products.The Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.502 of 26 May 2026 and entered into force the same day.https://www.ica.gov.co/getattachment/b0bbae08-4a84-4ca2-98b7-2232dfd114a0/2026R00009652.aspxhttps://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/SPS/COL/26_02818_00_s.pdf https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NCOL418A1.docx