Resolution No. 041-2023, establishing the Phytosanitary Import Requirements for fresh apples for human consumption and/or processing, originating from Italy

This resolution sets mandatory phytosanitary import requirements for fresh apples from Italy entering Panama. It establishes conditions for pest-free shipments, packaging standards, container sanitation, mandatory phytosanitary certification with specific additional declarations, and inspection and sampling procedures upon arrival. It also requires importers to notify the Panamanian Food Agency in advance and bear laboratory analysis costs, ensuring that imports comply with national quarantine regulations and prevent the introduction of regulated pests.