Herbaceous species
Country
European Union (EU)
Group
Nursery stock
End use
Cuttings
NPPO Details
European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure the consignment is exported within 14 days of inspection and the phytosanitary certificate is issued within 14 days of the consignment being exported from Australia.
Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.
Plants permanently prohibited
Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure the consignment is exported within 14 days of inspection and the phytosanitary certificate is issued within 14 days of the consignment being exported from Australia.
Refer to the departure date and inspection date in the Request for Permit.
Herbaceous plant is a plant that has no persistent woody stem above ground. An herbaceous plant may be annual, biennial or perennial.
Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 Annex VII of 28 November 2019, this ICR only applies to plants that have been grown in nurseries.
Key infomation regarding exporting plants and plant products into EU
Plants permanently prohibited
This ICR does not apply to following species, which are permanently prohibited under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072;
| Abies spp | Castanea spp | Cedrus spp |
| Chaenomeles spp unless dormant | Chamaecyparis spp | Citrus spp |
| Crataegus spp unless dormant | Cydonia spp unless dormant | Fortunella spp |
| Juniperis spp | Larix spp | Malus spp unless dormant |
| Picea spp | Pinus spp | Poncirus spp |
| Populus spp | Prunus spp unless dormant | Pseudotsuga spp |
| Pyrus spp unless dormant | Quercus spp | Rosa spp unless dormant |
| Solanaceae | Tsuga spp | Vitis spp |
| The family Graminacae, other than the following exceptions, are also permanently prohibited. The exceptions are:
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Plants provisionally prohibited
From December 14, 2019 the following plants will be provisionally prohibited entry to the EU under the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, pending import risk assessment..
From December 14, 2019 the following plants will be provisionally prohibited entry to the EU under the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, pending import risk assessment..
| Acacia spp. | Acer spp. | Albizia spp. |
| Alnus spp. | Annona spp. | Bauhinia spp. |
| Berberis spp. | Betula spp. | Caesalpinia spp |
| Cassia spp. | Castanea spp. | Cornus spp |
| Corylus spp. | Crataegus spp. | Diospyros spp |
| Fagus spp. | Ficus carica | Fraxinus spp |
| Hamamelis spp | Jasminum spp | Juglans spp. |
| Ligustrum spp. | Lonicera spp. | Malus spp. |
| Nerium spp. | Persea spp. | Populus spp. |
| Prunus spp. | Quercus spp. | Robinia spp. |
| Salix spp. | Sorbus spp. | Taxus spp. |
| Tilia spp. | Ulmus spp. | Ullucus tuberosus |
Plants requiring special conditions
The following species are permitted entry into the EU subject to compliace with the additional conditions specified in the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. If you are sending a plant or plant product from the list below please check the import conditions with NPPO of the importing country and then contact MicorPlants@aff.gov.au and horticultureexports@aff.gov.au.
| Aegle spp | Aeglopsis spp | Afraegle spp | Amelanchier spp |
| Amyris spp | Araceae | Atalantia spp | Balsamocitrus spp |
| Bambusoideae | Beta vulgaris | Bonsai plants | Bouteloua spp |
| Brahea spp | Buchloe spp | Burkillanthus spp | Butia spp |
| Calamogrostis spp | Calodendrum spp | Caryophyllaceae | Casimiroa spp |
| Chaenomeles spp | Chamaerops spp | Choisya spp | Citropsis spp |
| Clausena spp | Coniferales | Cortaderia spp | Cotoneaster spp |
| Cydonia sp | Dendranthema spp | Dianthus spp | Eremocitrus spp |
| Eriobotrya spp | Esenbeckia spp | Ficus spp | Fragaria spp |
| Glyceria spp | Glycosmis spp | Hakenochloa spp | Hibiscus spp |
| Humulus lupulus | Hystrix spp | Jubaea spp | Limonia spp |
| Livistona spp | Marantaceae | Merillia spp | Mespilus spp |
| Microcitrus spp | Molinia spp | Murraya spp | Musaceae |
| Narangi spp | Pamburus spp | Panicoideae | Pelargonium spp |
| Phalaris spp | Phoenix spp | Photinia davidiana | Pyracantha spp |
| Pyrus spp | Ribes spp | Rubus spp | Sabal spp |
| Severinia spp | Shibataea spp | Spartina spp | Stipa spp |
| Streliziaceae | Swinglea spp | Syagrus spp | Tetradium spp |
| Toddalia spp | Trachycarpus spp | Triphasia spp | Trithrinax spp |
| Uniola spp | Vepris spp | Washingtonia spp | Zanthoxylum spp |
Exporters are required to check the EU list of plant species on the Commission database of Xylella fastidiosa host plants.
For Xylella fastidiosa host species:
- The European Union has implemented measures to prevent the introduction and spread of Xylella fastidiosa. See Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1201 of 14 August 2020 for further information.
- Exporters wishing to export Xylella host species are to contact Horticulture Exports Program.
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 requirements for the certification of Plants / Cuttings in respect to having been inspected at appropriate times are:
An official examination carried out in accordance with the following provisions:- They shall extend to the relevant plants or plant products grown, produced or used by the producer or otherwise present on their premises as well as to the growing medium used there;
- They shall be made on the premises, preferably at the place of production;
- They shall be made regularly at appropriate times at least once a year, and at least by visual observation, without prejudice to the special requirements listed in Annex IV.
Appropriate times shall be that when the pest / disease is most prevalent / active.
Official examination may be undertaken by a person who has suitable qualifications to perform the inspection and make an official declaration. eg: State Department of Agriculture employee; Department of Primary Industry employee; Crop monitor; Company employed entomologist or agronomist.
Official examination may be undertaken by a person who has suitable qualifications to perform the inspection and make an official declaration. eg: State Department of Agriculture employee; Department of Primary Industry employee; Crop monitor; Company employed entomologist or agronomist.
Area freedom - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
Production Area freedom - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection.
Treated - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection and details of treatment to be stated on the Phytosanitary certificate.
Treated - Appropriate evidence to be presented to the Authorised Officer at time of inspection and details of treatment to be stated on the Phytosanitary certificate.
Note:
- To meet requirements stated in 1) Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) the “registered established name and number” (ABC / XXXX) must be added in the additional product description field of the Request For Permit (RFP) to export.
For Area Freedom - when attesting to point 4 (a) the following needs to be typed in the additional product description field.
- The plants originate in the State of (name the state without brackets), established in Australia by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as being free from Thrips palmi in accordance with relevant ISPM.
OR
For Place of Production - when attesting to point 4 (b) the following needs to be typed in the additional product description field.
- The plants originate in (name place of production without brackets), established in Australia by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry , as being free from Thrips palmi in accordance with relevant ISPM.
Note: If additional product description field on the RFP is not active then the exporter or the RFP provider must submit a request to the EXDOC Plant Program via (EXDOCPlantPrograms@aff.gov.au) to activate the field to add the above statements.
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the Phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 2432)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072- Plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area, established in the country of origin by the national plant protection service of that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and plants originate in areas known to be free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the Union quarantine pests,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 2433)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’, and declared free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and plants originate in areas known to be free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the Union quarantine pests,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 2434)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and immediately prior to export, plants have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Melon thrips (Thrips palmi), the details of which have been indicated on the phytosanitary certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, and have been officially inspected and found free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi),
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and plants originate in areas known to be free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the Union quarantine pests,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 2459)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area, established in the country of origin by the national plant protection service of that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants originate in the site of production, the site of production has been found free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the relevant Union quarantine pests on official inspections carried out at appropriate times to detect the pest,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 2460)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’, and declared free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants originate in the site of production, the site of production has been found free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the relevant Union quarantine pests on official inspections carried out at appropriate times to detect the pest,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 2461)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and immediately prior to export, plants have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Melon thrips (Thrips palmi), the details of which have been indicated on the phytosanitary certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, and have been officially inspected and found free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi),
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants originate in the site of production, the site of production has been found free from Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and other vectors of the relevant Union quarantine pests on official inspections carried out at appropriate times to detect the pest,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 7 (EXDOC Endorsement 6151)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area, established in the country of origin by the national plant protection service of that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants have been subjected to an effective treatment ensuring the eradication of Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and the other vectors of the Union quarantine pests and have been found free thereof prior to export,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.
Option 8 (EXDOC Endorsement 6152)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031 under the rubric ‘Additional declaration’, and declared free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi) on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export,
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants have been subjected to an effective treatment ensuring the eradication of Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and the other vectors of the Union quarantine pests and have been found free thereof prior to export,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Option 9 (EXDOC Endorsement 6153)
1) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 2.1 (a-b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - Plants have been grown in nurseries, which are registered and supervised by the national plant protection organization of the country of origin and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export.
2) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 4 (c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and immediately prior to export, plants have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Melon thrips (Thrips palmi), the details of which have been indicated on the phytosanitary certificates referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, and have been officially inspected and found free from Melon thrips (Thrips palmi),
3) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 7 (b.c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - No symptoms of the relevant Union quarantine pests have been observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation and the plants have been subjected to an effective treatment ensuring the eradication of Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and the other vectors of the Union quarantine pests and have been found free thereof prior to export,
4) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 8 (a) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants have been grown in nurseries and originate in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures which is mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate referred to in Article 71 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/2031, under the rubric ‘Additional declaration;
5) Consignment complies with Annex VII, point 10 (a-c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 - The plants are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits, have been grown in nurseries and have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms,
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 dated 28 November 2019.
19/06/2025 - Update to include Horticulture Export contact.
16/01/2025 - Updated general requirements to remove statement for Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa).
01/12/2023 - Update to general requirements, note added on how to enable the product description field.
05/12/2022 - Updated general requirements for additional product description field and amended text for endorsements 2432, 2433, 2434, 2459, 2460, 2461,6151, 6152, 6153.
08/10/2021 - Endorsements 2433, 2460 and 6152 updated based on NPPO requirements.
16/01/2025 - Updated general requirements to remove statement for Vegetable leaf miner fly (Liriomyza sativae) and Blotch leaf miner (Amauromyza maculosa).
01/12/2023 - Update to general requirements, note added on how to enable the product description field.
05/12/2022 - Updated general requirements for additional product description field and amended text for endorsements 2432, 2433, 2434, 2459, 2460, 2461,6151, 6152, 6153.
08/10/2021 - Endorsements 2433, 2460 and 6152 updated based on NPPO requirements.
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