Resolution No. 602 of 2017 of Georgian Government on Control Procedures for Potato Brown Rot Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Crops/grasses Vegetables/legumes Pests/diseases Plant protection Quarantine Hygiene/sanitary procedures Agricultural commodities Inspection Internal trade International trade Monitoring Processing/handling Research Transport/storage Business/industry/corporations Planting material/seeds Plant production Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Resolution enters into force on 1 September 2018. Abstract The Resolution lays down technical regulations for control procedures for potato brown rot in Georgia. Specifically, it aims to control Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al. (Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith) - the harmful organism causing potato brown rot. The regulation consists of seven chapters: Purpose and definition of terms (I); Measures for detection of the harmful organism (II); Diagnosis, detection and identification of the harmful organism (III); Detailed methods for detection of brown rot in potato tubers, potatoes, tomatoes or other host plants with symptoms of the harmful organism (IV); Methods for detection and identification of the harmful organism (V); Methods for detection and identification of the harmful organism in water (VI); and Methods for detection and identification of the harmful organism in soil (VII). The purposes of the regulation are to undertake systematic research for determining the occurrence and spread of the harmful organism; to prevent occurrence, introduction and spread; and, if found, to prevent its spread and to control it with the aim of eradication. The regulation applies to the business operators which undertake primary production, processing and distribution of edible or seed potatoes in Georgia. Full text Georgian Website www.matsne.gov.ge References - Legislation Implements Food Products/Animal Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Code of Georgia (No. 6155-IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Pesticides, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Biosecurity, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Consumer protection, Agricultural commodities, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Governance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Drugs, Quarantine, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX