Colombia has established strict phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Dianthus barbatus cuttings and Trachelium caeruleum in vitro plants from India and Ecuador, respectively, and for Limonium statice from China, ensuring plant health and safety standards are met
Colombia Tightens Plant Health Rules for Specialty Imports
New phytosanitary requirements now apply to cuttings and in vitro plants from three countries.
What changed
Dianthus barbatus cuttings from India now require phytosanitary compliance for commercial and sowing use.
Trachelium caeruleum in vitro plants from Ecuador must meet new standards for commercial, testing, and planting purposes.
Limonium statice plants from China (in vitro and ex agar) require phytosanitary approval for testing, commercial, and sowing use.
Who it affects
Plant importers bringing Dianthus cuttings from India must ensure phytosanitary compliance.
Commercial growers importing Trachelium in vitro plants from Ecuador must meet new requirements.
Testing facilities receiving Limonium statice from China must follow phytosanitary protocols.
Key dates
Colombia has implemented comprehensive phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Dianthus barbatus cuttings with or without roots from India, covering both commercial and sowing uses, as part of a broader effort to safeguard agricultural health. The country has also introduced specific requirements for in vitro Trachelium caeruleum plants originating in Ecuador, allowing for commercial, testing, and planting purposes, reinforcing its control over high-risk plant imports. Additionally, Colombia now enforces phytosanitary standards for in vitro and ex agar Limonium statice plants from China, permitting use in testing, commercial operations, and sowing, with the rules officially entering into force on April 24, 2026.
Dianthus barbatus Cuttings Importation
Colombia has proposed phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Dianthus barbatus L. cuttings, with or without roots, originating in India, for commercial use and/or sowing, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
Trachelium caeruleum In Vitro Plants Importation
Colombia has established phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in vitro Trachelium caeruleum L. plants from Ecuador, for commercial use, testing, and/or planting, applying to all importers
Limonium statice In Vitro and Ex Agar Plants Importation
Colombia has issued a formal resolution setting phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in vitro and ex agar Limonium statice plants from China, for testing, commercial use, and/or sowing, with the rules entering into force on April 24, 2026