Decree-Law No. 517/99 amending Decree-Law No. 14/99 on protective measures against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Pesticides Vegetables/legumes Hygiene/sanitary procedures Plant production Fruits/edible nuts Pests/diseases International trade

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree-Law amends Decree-Law No. 14/99 on protective measures against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products within national or EC countiries (including protected areas). Amended annexes establish new standards, sanitary requirements to be met and sanitary controls to be carried out by the competent authority. Prohibitions and sanctions to be paid for illegal activity are specified in the text. Annexes list harmful organisms; specific requirements and sanitary conditions to be met by imported/exported plants, in particular vegetables and fruits.

Full text

Portuguese

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 14/99 updating protective measures against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products within national or EC countiries.

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Vegetables/legumes, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Plant production, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 154/2005 ruling on national phytosanitary system.

Legislation | Portugal | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Registration, Prohibited crops, Vegetables/legumes, Plant production, Plant protection, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Inspection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX