Regulation on the composition, method of appointment, scope and method of work of the Expert Council for plant health. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Hazards Institution Risk assessment/management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation prescribes the composition, method of appointing of members, scope and method of work of the Expert Council for Plant Health. The Council is an expert advisory body in the field of plant health and performs the following tasks: a) giving advice on the introduction of measures to prevent the introduction, spread and suppression of harmful organisms; b) proposing special surveillance programs in BiH and reviewing reports on the implementation of these programs; c) proposing scientific and educational activities in the field of plant health; d) monitoring systemic and developmental issues in the field of plant health and proposing priority tasks; e) proposing an assessment of priority risks from harmful organisms; f) proposing development plans in the field of plant health; g) cooperation in creating the basis for the preparation of legal regulations; h) giving comments and answers to the request of EPPO and IPPC for the regulation of certain harmful organisms; i) performs other professional tasks in the field of plant health in accordance with regulations and at request of the Director. Full text Bosnian Website www.sluzbenilist.ba References - Legislation Implements Law on plant health protection. Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Plant protection, Plant variety, Inspection, Institution, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Public participation, Education, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX