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The Plant Health (Official Controls and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No 241/2019).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
International relations/cooperation International trade Plant production Plant protection Vegetables/legumes Authorization/permit Certification Pests/diseases Inspection Integrated management Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Risk assessment/management Genetically modified organism (GMO) Genetic resources Biotechnology
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations give effect to Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Part 1 contains introductory and interpretation provisions. Under Part 2 the Scottish Minister is designated as the competent authority responsible for the organization and performance of official controls and other official activities in Scotland for plant health purposes. Part 3 contain provisions on official controls on controlled consignments from third countries and other official controls on goods from third countries (plants, plant products and other objects). Part 4 regulates official activities to prevent the establishment or spread of plant pests. Part 5 contains temporary national measures, in addition to measures at the EU level, to prevent the entry of certain plant pests into Scotland. Part 6 regulates registration of professional operators and grant or issue of authorizations, licenses and certificates. Part 7 concerns measures related to specific species implementing Council Directive 69/464/EEC on control of Potato Wart Disease; Council Directive 93/85/EEC on the control of potato ring rot; etc. Part 8 notification, Part 9 inspectors' powers, Part 11 penalties and offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Repeals

Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 2707 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Planting material/seeds, Forest management/forest conservation, Plant protection, International trade, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX