The plan, developed by the Phytosanitary Service (SFE), will be implemented in June and July and seeks to remove an existing restriction to export plants larger than 45 centimeters to the United States.

From Elfinancierocr.com: “This plan includes a set of phytosanitary best practices, harvesting procedures, packing plants, inspection procedures, phytosanitary certifications for exporting and corrective measures”.

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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Large Ornamental Plants Can Go to U.S.

June 2012

The U.S. government has lifted the restriction on imports from Costa Rica of dracaenas with foliage larger than 18 inches.

From a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Trade;

Costa Rica is the only country that can export ornamental plants larger than 18 inches to the United States.

Certification for Ornamental Plant Exporters

August 2011

Costa Rican exporters sending ornamental plants of the species Dracena spp to the U.S.A must be certified.

In addition to the certification issued by the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the United States Department of Agriculture, producers must also enroll in the Healthy Propagative Material Program.

Costa Rica May Export Larger Sized Plants

June 2010

Costa Rica and the U.S. will sign a work plan document to enable the export of large-sized ornamental plants.

It includes topics such as good plant health practices, production locations, harvesting procedures, packaging plants, and phytosanitary certifications for exporting, among others.

Market for Ornamental Plants Expands

June 2009

The United States will allow entry of Costa Rican ornamental plants with stems over 18 inches and up to 54 inches high.

This potential market opening occurred as a result of the "Clean Stock Program” for the export of Dracaena to the Unites States, which culminated in April 2009.