Ministerial Decree laying down provisional measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Community of Pepino mosaic virus as regards tomato plants, intended for planting.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Pests/diseases Vegetables/legumes Inspection Data collection/reporting International trade

Geographical area

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

Abstract

The Ministerial Decree aims at implementing Commission Decision 2001/536/EC. The introduction into and the transport within the Community of Lycopersicon lycospersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw tomato plants, intended for planting, are prohibited when such plants are contaminated by Pepino mosaic virus. Tomato plants originating in third countries must meet the requirements established by point 1 or point 2 of the Annex to this Decree. They shall as well be subject to inspections on entry into the Community for the presence of Pepino mosaic virus, in accordance with Ministerial Decree of 31 January 1996. Plants of tomato originating in the Community, on the other hand, may be moved from the place of production only if they fulfill the conditions set out by point 3 or point 4 of the Annex to this Decree. Furthermore, the regional phytosanitary services shall conduct official surveys. The results shall then be submitted to the Ministry of Agricultural Policies.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

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