Ministerial Decree laying down phitosanitary measures for the import of strawberry plants originating in Argentina.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection International trade Fruits/edible nuts Inspection

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

By way of derogation from Ministerial Decree of 31 January 1996, strawberry plants (Fragaria L.) intended for plantation and originating in Argentina may be introduced into the Italian territory from 1 June 2001 until 30 September 2002, with the exception of seeds. Imports shall be authorized by the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies, under the conditions established by article 2 of the Decree. The strawberry plants shall be accompanied by a phitosanitary certificate containing: (a) indications on the last treatments before exporting; (b) the variety name; (c) the certifying programme related to the mother plant. Furthermore, the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies shall instruct the regional phitosanitary services as regards laboratory analysis and inspections to be carried out.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Amends

Ministerial Decree establishing measures against the introduction into the territory of the Republic of Italy of organisms harmful to plants or plant products.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Plant protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Planting material/seeds, Institution, Fruits/edible nuts, Standards, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX