Phytosanitary measures Programme for 2021.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Hygiene/sanitary procedures Plant production Plant protection Planting material/seeds GMO Pesticides Pests/diseases Policy/planning Monitoring Inspection Certification International trade Biotechnology

Geographical area

Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This text entered into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 27 July 2021).

Abstract

This Programme, based on the provisions of the Montenegrin Law on plant health protection, Law on genetically modified organisms, Law on agricultural plant seeds, Law on planting material, and Law on plant nutrition products, determines measures for: performing activities of public interest for plant health; plant protection products; plant nutrition products; agricultural plant seed and planting material; GMO; plant genetic resources; laboratory tests; business holders and the manner of performing related activities. The goal of this Programme is: stable health status of plants on the territory of Montenegro, prevention of introduction, timely detection, control of the occurrence and spread and eradication of harmful organisms of plants, plant products and objects under control, in a timely, proper, successful and rational implementation of phytosanitary measures in practice, prevention or reduction of yield losses in crop production and creation of necessary preconditions for preserving plant health as a key factor for sustainable and competitive agriculture, but also environmental protection. This text creates preconditions for harmonization of plant health with EU requirements, which relate to obtaining and maintaining the health status of certain harmful organisms on the basis of which Montenegro may issue international certificates on ealth status of plants for export (phytosanitary certificates).

Full text

Montenegrin

Website

www.sluzbenilist.me

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on plant health protection.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Plant protection, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on agricultural plant seeds.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2006

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Processing/handling, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Plant variety, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2008

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Processing/handling, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Registration, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on plant nutrition products.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2007

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on planting material.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2006

Keyword: Plant production, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Registration, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX