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Regulation on fight against Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.)

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 30660, 19th of January, 2019.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Alien species Inspection Pests/diseases Plant protection Precautionary principle Traceability/product tracing
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down protective measures to prevent the introduction and spread of, as well as, to eradicate Xylella fastidiosa. To this end, this Regulation sets forth provisions on detection or suspected presence of the specified organism, surveys of the specified organism, establishment of demarcated areas, prohibition concerning the planting of host plants in infected zones, eradication and containment measures, movement of specified plants, traceability and official checks on movements of specified plants and reporting on measures. Administrative sanctions specified in article 38 of Law No. 5996 shall apply in case of violation of the provisions of this Regulation. This Regulation is drafted in line with the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/789 of 18 May 2015 as regards measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Union of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.)

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX