Appendix 1: Summary of phytosanitary requirements for fresh pepper and tomato fruit imported from the world

Last updated: October 19, 2022

This document is Appendix 1 of directive D-10-01: General phytosanitary requirements for fresh pepper and tomato fruit imported from the world.

Note: the importation of fresh pepper or tomato fruit from any origin other than the United States and Mexico that is not included on the corresponding list requires prior approval from the CFIA. See Section 5.2 of directive D-10-01 for more details.

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Phytosanitary requirements for imported Capsicum spp. (peppers) fresh fruit

  • A phytosanitary certificate is required
  • If Thaumatotibia leucotreta is present in the country of origin, the following table indicates which phytosanitary requirement(s) the exporting country is eligible to use for export certification
    • See Section 5.4 of directive D-10-01 for additional details on obtaining the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) authorization to use either the pest-free area or systems approach option
  • Additional declarations corresponding to the phytosanitary requirements are presented below the table
Country of origin Status of Thaumatotibia leucotreta (present/absent) Applicable phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and establishment of Thaumatotibia leucotreta
Pest-free area recognized by CFIA – (yes/no) Systems approach accepted by CFIA – (yes/no) CFIA-approved treatment
Belgium Absent
Chile Absent
China Absent
Colombia Absent
Costa Rica Absent
Cuba Absent
Dominican Republic Absent
Egypt Absent
El Salvador Absent
Fiji Absent
Germany Absent
Guatemala Absent
Guyana Absent
Honduras Absent
India Absent
Israel Present Yes Yes Schedule 2
Jamaica Absent
Japan Absent
Montserrat Absent
Morocco Absent
Netherlands Absent
New Zealand Absent
Nicaragua Absent
Panama Absent
Peru Absent
Portugal Absent
South Africa Present No No Schedule 2
Republic of Korea Absent
Spain Absent
Thailand Absent
Trinidad and Tobago Absent
Tunisia Absent
Vietnam Absent

Additional declarations

  • Pest-free area:
    • "The consignment was produced in a CFIA-recognized pest-free area for Thaumatotibia leucotreta."
  • System approach:
    • "The consignment was produced and prepared for export under a CFIA-accepted systems approach and was inspected and found free from Thaumatotibia leucotreta."
  • Treatment:
    • No additional declaration is required. The details of the treatment must appear in the treatment section of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary requirements for imported Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) fresh fruit

  • A phytosanitary certificate is required
  • If Tuta absoluta is present in the country of origin, the following table indicates which phytosanitary requirement(s) the exporting country is eligible to use for export certification
    • See Section 5.4 of directive D-10-01 for additional details on obtaining CFIA's authorization to use either the pest free area or systems approach option
  • Additional declarations corresponding to the phytosanitary requirements are presented below the table
Country of origin Status of Tuta absoluta (present/absent) Applicable phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and establishment of Tuta absoluta
Pest-free area recognized by CFIA – (yes/no) Systems approach accepted by CFIA – (yes/no) CFIA-approved treatment
Belgium Present No No Schedule 8
Chile Present No No Schedule 8
Colombia Present No No Schedule 8
Costa Rica Present No No Schedule 8
Dominican Republic Absent
Guatemala Absent
Honduras Absent
Israel Present No Yes Schedule 8
Italy Present No No Schedule 8
Morocco Present No No Schedule 8
Netherlands Present No No Schedule 8
New Zealand Absent
Peru Present No No Schedule 8
Republic of KoreaTable Note 1 Absent
Spain Present No Yes Schedule 8
Tunisia Present No No Schedule 8
United Kingdom Present No No Schedule 8

Additional declarations:

  • Pest-free area:
    • "The consignment was produced in a CFIA-recognized pest-free area for Tuta absoluta."
  • System approach:
    • "The consignment was produced and prepared for export under a CFIA-accepted systems approach and was inspected and found free from Tuta absoluta."
  • Treatment:
    • No additional declaration is required. The details of the treatment must appear in the treatment section of the phytosanitary certificate.
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