Argentina has announced that new control measures and related inspections for the prevention of Asian Gypsy Moth started on 12 April 2021.
Specifically, vessels that have called Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Pacific Russian ports within the May to September period up to 24 months before arrival in Argentina must have a “Certificate of Vessel free of Asian Gypsy Moth” issued by the Sanitary Authority of the affected port of call.
Any ship that cannot produce this certificate will be inspected. In addition, around 35% of vessels holding certificates will also be inspected.
Inspections will take place alongside, in daylight hours, and should not delay a vessel´s operation.
