Restrictions on the entry of Peruvian apples into Ecuador are lifted

As recalled, the restrictive measures consisted of the suspension, by Ecuador, of imports of apples from Peru, due to the presence of pesticide residues that exceeded the maximum permitted limits. Given this, Ecuador did not grant phytosanitary import permits. Through Resolution No. 2253 of February 8, 2022, the SGCAN decided to classify the measures applied by Ecuador as a restriction on intra-subregional trade, as provided in Article 73 of the Cartagena Agreement, since they were not proportional. With this, said country was granted a period of 30 calendar days to withdraw the measures, which became effective on March 10. On that date, Agrocalidad del Ecuador notified the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA), the national health authority, of lifting the suspension of imports of apples originating in Peru. It should be noted that, in this procedure before the General Secretariat of the CAN, the Government of Peru supported the claim ...