Senasa establishes phytosanitary requirements for importing lemon and chia from Bolivia

The National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) of Peru has introduced mandatory phytosanitary conditions for the import of fresh lemons and chia seeds from Bolivia. The regulations, outlined in Directorial Resolution No. D000007-2025-Midagri-Senasa-DSV for lemons and No. D000008-2025-Midagri-Senasa-DSV for chia seeds, published in the Legal Standards bulletin of El Peruano, replace previous resolutions and detail the necessary import conditions. These regulations, effective for two years from their publication date, outline the requirements for fumigation treatments and aeration periods for chia seed shipments, ensuring a set standard for agricultural imports.

The National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) has established mandatory phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh lemon (Citrus limon) and chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) from Bolivia. Fresh lemon The measure was made official through Directorial Resolution No. D000007-2025-Midagri-Senasa-DSV, published on February 24 in the bulletin of Legal Standards of the official newspaper El Peruano. Shipments must be as follows: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2374213-1 Chia The measure was made official by Directorial Resolution No. D000008-2025-Midagri-Senasa-DSV, published on February 24 in the Legal Standards bulletin of the official newspaper El Peruano, where it was also indicated to leave without effect Directorial Resolution No. 0028-2012-AG-Senasa-DSV and Directorial Resolution No. 0053-2015-Minagri-Senasa-DSV. Chia shipments must be as follows: Pre-shipment fumigation treatment with: Phosphamine (use one of the following doses): 3 gr/m³/72h/Tº of 16 ...