Order on taking measures to prevent the spread and to control the Mediterranean fruit fly – Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Fruits/edible nuts Monitoring Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 19 May 2023) and it shall remain in force until 31 December 2024. Abstract This Order prescribes measures aimed to prevent the spread and to control the harmful organism known as Mediterranean fruit fly - Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). The host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, in the sense of this Order, are: Acca sellowiana - feijoa, Citrus reticulata - mandarin, Citrus reticulata x Citrus aurantium - clementine, Citrus sinensis - orange, Citrus paradisi - grapefruit, Diospyros kaki - persimmon, Eryobotria japonica - nettle, Ficus carica - fig, Fortunella japonica - kumquat, Malus domestica - apple, Prunus armeniaca - apricot, Prunus domestica - plum, Prunus persica - peach and nectarine, Prunus salicina - Japanese plum, Pyrus communis – pear, Pyrus pyrifolia – nashi. Measures to prevent the spread and control of the Mediterranean fruit fly in threatened areas are laid down in article 4. Measures to prevent the spread and control of the Mediterranean fruit fly in an area of special economic importance are determined in article 5. Article 9 sets out the inspection supervision rules. Full text Croatian Website sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr References - Legislation Implements Plant health Law (2019). Legislation | Croatia | 2019 Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Plant protection, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Protection of environment, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Liability/compensation, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on measures for the prevention of spread and for the control of Mediterranean fruit fly-Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). Legislation | Croatia | 2018 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Fruits/edible nuts, Monitoring, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX