Commission Directive 96/76/EC amending Directive 92/76/EEC recognizing protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 317, 6 December 1996, pp. 20 and 21. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Directive came into force on 7 December 1996. Abstract The present Directive amends article 1 of Commission Directive 92/76/EEC the Annex of which recognizes specific zones within the Community as protected zones with respect to certain harmful organisms. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Amends Commission Directive 92/76/EEC recognizing protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community. Legislation | European Union | 1992 Keyword: Plant protection, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by European Communities (Introduction of Organisms Harmful to Plants or Plant Products)(Prohibition) (Amendment) Regulations, 1997. Legislation | Ireland | 1997 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Inspection, Vegetables/legumes Source: FAO, FAOLEX