Peru: Chief Resolution No. 0048-2021-MIDAGRI-SENASA – Nationwide Phytosanitary Emergency Due to Fusarium Tropical Race 4

Chief Resolution No. 0048-2021-MIDAGRI-SENASA, published on April 12, 2021, by Peru's National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA), declares a nationwide phytosanitary emergency following the detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4), the pathogen responsible for Fusarium wilt affecting banana and plantain crops. The resolution mandates intensified surveillance, quarantine and pest control measures, prioritizing areas where the pathogen has been confirmed, particularly the outbreak detected in Querecotillo, Sullana Province, Piura Department. Mandatory measures include requiring an Internal Transit Phytosanitary Certificate for the movement of banana and plantain planting material; prohibiting the movement of such material from infested areas; isolating and fencing affected farms; disinfecting tools, equipment, footwear and vehicles; eliminating infected plants; and restricting access and movement to prevent pathogen dissemination. The resolution also establishes a one-year quarantine for affected properties, subject to modification following SENASA's technical assessment. Landowners and occupants must comply with the prescribed phytosanitary and administrative measures, with noncompliance potentially resulting in confiscation, destruction of plant material and sanctions. The intervention seeks to contain and control the pathogen, prevent its spread and protect national banana and plantain production.