Regulation No. 356 establishing measures for the fight in Italy against fire blight bacteria (Erwinia amylovora). País/Territorio Italia Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 243, 15 October 1999. Materia Cultivos Palabra clave Protección vegetal Plagas/enfermedades Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Europa Meridional Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 16 October 1999. Resumen In order to prevent the introduction and the diffusion in Italy of Erwinia amylovora bacterium its fight is compulsory. The Regulation establishes the conditions for tests and analyses to be carried out by the entitled organisms in order to detect the presence of the bacterium in the plants potentially subject to such disease. The results of the tests should be communicated every year to the Central Plant protection service. A compulsory and immediate notification of the suspected presence of Erwinia amylovora to the competent authority must be ensured. Texto completo Italiano