Ministerial Decree No. 128416 on the parallel import of plant protection products. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 1654, Part II, 29 November 2005, pp. 22775-22780. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Authorization/permit Fertilizers/nutrients International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pesticides Plant protection Plant production Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract Aim of the present Decree is the simplification of procedures for the facilitation of parallel import from EU countries in Greece of plant protection products (article 1). Article 2 lays down definitions, and specifies an “identical plant product” as the product to be imported that is considered the same with the reference product when certain requirements occur. In order to be allowed the parallel import and marketing of plant protection products, the interested parties must submit the application form A1 (attached to this Decree) accompanied by other documentation as specified in article 3. In case the imported plant protection product is “identical” with the reference product an authorization of parallel import is granted, with Decision by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Rural Development and Foodstuffs (article 4). Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Amended by Ministerial Decree No. 123044 amending Ministerial Decree No. 128416 regarding parallel imports of plant protection products. Legislation | Greece Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX