× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Guidance on terms related to the production and source of CITES regulated plants Document type Decision Reference number 20.156 Date Dec 5, 2025 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to PartiesParties are encouraged to: a) use the Guidance on terms related to the artificial propagation of CITES-regulated plants, including on the use of source code Y, and the Guide to the application of CITES source codes and to provide feedback and information to the Secretariat; and b) verify and document the legal origin of parental stock for specimens produced under source codes A or Y, and make this information available to range States, upon request.