Order No. 253/2000 amending Order No. 270/96 (approving additional measures on phytosanitary protection regarding potato imports from Egypt). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 109/2000 (I-B), 11 May 2000, p. 2085. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Vegetables/legumes International trade Pests/diseases Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Order amends Order No. 270/96 on phytosanitary protection regarding potato imports from Egypt in order to combat the disease 'Pseudomonas solanacearum' (Smith). It specifies that tuber of 'Solanum tuberosum L.', except those destined to be planted, originating from Egypt may be imported into national territory only if satisfy specific conditions established in EC Commission No. 99/842 of 30 November. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 1999/842/EC amending Decision 96/301/EC and authorizing Member States temporarily to take emergency measures against the dissemination of Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith as regards Egypt. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Vegetables/legumes, Plant protection, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Order No. 270/96 approving additional measures on phytosanitary protection regarding potato imports from Egypt. Legislation | Portugal | 1996 Keyword: Plant protection, Vegetables/legumes, Authorization/permit, International trade, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 1192/2001, amending Order No. 278/96, 19 July, authorising the adoption of temporary phytosanitary protection measures regarding import of Egyptian potatoes. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, Prohibited crops, Vegetables/legumes, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1113/2000 amending Order No. 253/2000 on sanitary measures for potato imports from Egypt. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Plant protection, Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX