Maltese Laws

PART A

HARMFUL ORGANISMS WHOSE INTRODUCTION INTO, AND SPREAD WITHIN, MALTA SHALL BE BANNED IF THEY ARE PRESENT ON CERTAIN PLANTS OR PLANT PRODUCTS

Section I

HARMFUL ORGANISMS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE COMMUNITY AND RELEVANT FOR THE

ENTIRE COMMUNITY

(a) Insects, mites and nematodes, at all stages of their development

Species

Subject of contamination

1. Aculops fuchsiae Keifer

2. Aleurocantus spp.

3. Anthonomus bisignifer

(Schenkling)

4. Anthonomus signatus (Say)

5. Aonidella citrina Coquillet

6. Aphelenchoïdes besseyi

Christie (*)

7. Aschistonyx eppoi Inouye

8. Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhere) Nickle et al.

9. Carposina niponensis

Walsingham

10. Diaphorina citri Kuway

11. Enarmonia packardi

(Zeller)

12. Enarmonia prunivora Walsh

13. Eotetranychus lewisi

McGregor

14. Eotetranychus orientalis

Klein

15. Grapholita inopinata

Heinrich

16. Hishomonus phycitis

17. Leucaspis japonica Ckll.

18. Listronotus bonariensis

(Kuschel)

19. Margarodes, non-European species, such as:

(a) Margarodes vitis (Phillipi) (b) Margarodes vredendalensis

de Klerk

(c) Margarodes prieskaensis

Plants of Fuchsia L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Plants of Fragaria L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Plants of Fragaria L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Seeds of Oryza spp.

Plants of Juniperus L., other than fruit and seeds, originating in non-European countries

Plants of Abies Mill., Cedrus Trew, Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr. and Tsuga Carr., other than fruit and seeds, and wood of conifers (Coniferales), originating in non-European countries

Plants of Cydonia Mill., Malus Mill., Prunus L. and Pyrus L., other than seeds,

originating in non-European countries

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, and

Murraya König, other than fruit and seeds

Plants of Cydonia Mill., Malus Mill., Prunus L. and Pyrus L., other than seeds, originating in non-European countries

Plants of Crataegus L., Malus Mill., Photinia Ldl., Prunus L. and Rosa L., intended for planting, other than seeds, and fruit of Malus Mill. and Prunus L., originating in

non-European countries

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf. and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Plants of Cydonia Mill., Malus Mill., Prunus L. and Pyrus L., other than seeds, originating in non-European countries

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than

fruit and seeds

Seeds of Cruciferae, Gramineae and Trifolium spp., originating in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, New Zealand and Uruguay

Plants of Vitis L., other than fruit and seeds

PART B

HARMFUL ORGANISMS WHOSE INTRODUCTION INTO, AND WHOSE SPREAD WITHIN, CERTAIN PROTECTED ZONES SHALL BE BANNED IF THEY ARE PRESENT ON CERTAIN PLANTS OR PLANT

PRODUCTS

(a) Insect mites and nematodes, at all stages of their development

Species

Subject of

contamination

Protected zone(s)

1. Anthonomus

grandis (Boh.)

2. Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug)

3. Dendroctonus micans Kugelan

Seeds and fruits

(bolls) of

Gossypium spp. and unginned cotton Plants of Larix

Mill., intended for planting, other than seeds

Plants of Abies

Mill., Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L. and Pseudotsuga Carr., over 3 m in height, other than fruit and seeds, wood of conifers (Coniferales) with bark, isolated bark of conifers

EL, E (Andalucia, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia, Valencia)

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)

EL, IRL, UK (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey, England: the following counties, districts and unitary authorities:

Barnsley, Bath and North East Somerset, Bedfordshire, Bournemouth, Bracknell Forest,

Bradford, Bristol, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Calderdale, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Cumbria, Darlington, Devon, Doncaster, Dorset, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gateshead, Greater London, Hampshire, Hartlepool, Hertfordshire, Kent, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Luton, Medway Council, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Tyneside, North West Somerset, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Redcar and Cleveland, Rotherham, Rutland, Sheffield, Slough, Somerset, Southend, Southampton, South Tyneside, Stockton- on-Tees, Suffolk, Sunderland, Surrey, Swindon, Thurrock, Torbay, Wakefield, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, York, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Isles of Scilly, and the following parts of counties, districts and unitary authorities;

(e) Ips typographus

Heer

7. Sternochetus mangiferae Fabricius

8. Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. and Schiff.)

Picea A. Dietr. and

Pinus L., over 3 m

in height, other than fruit and seeds, wood of conifers

(Coniferales) with

bark, isolated bark of conifers

Plants of Abies Mill., Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L. and Pseudotsuga Carr., over 3 m in height, other than fruit and seeds, wood of conifers (Coniferales) with bark, isolated bark of conifers

Seeds of Mangifera spp. originating in third countries

Plants of Pinus L.,

intended for planting, other than fruit and seeds

IRL, UK

E (Granada and Malaga), P (Alentejo, Algarve and Madeira) E (Ibiza)

(b) Bacteria

Species

Subject of

contamination

Protected zone(s)

1. Curtobacterium

flaccumfaciens pv.

flaccumfaciens (Hedges) Collins and Jones

2. Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al.

Seeds of Phaseolus

vulgaris L. and

Dolichos Jacq.

Parts of plants, other than fruit, seeds and plants intended for planting, but including live pollen for pollination of Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L. other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers. and

Stranvaesia Lindl.

EL, E, P

E, F (Corsica), IRL, I (Abruzzi; Apulia; Basilicata; Calabria; Campania; Emilia-Romagna: provinces of Forlí-Cesena, Parma, Piacenza and Rimini; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Lazio; Liguria; Lombardy; Marche; Molise; Piedmont; Sardinia; Sicily; Tuscany; Trentino-Alto Adige: autonomous provinces of Bolzano and Trento; Umbria; Valle d'Aosta; Veneto: except in the province of Rovigo the communes Rovigo, Polesella, Villamarzana, Fratta Polesine, San Bellino, Badia Polesine, Trecenta, Ceneselli, Pontecchio Polesine, Arquà Polesine, Costa di Rovigo, Occhiobello, Lendinara, Canda, Ficarolo, Guarda Veneta, Frassinelle Polesine, Villanova del Ghebbo, Fiesso Umbertiano, Castelguglielmo, Bagnolo

di Po, Giacciano con Baruchella, Bosaro, Canaro, Lusia, Pincara, Stienta, Gaiba, Salara, and in the province of Padova the communes Castelbaldo, Barbona, Piacenza d'Adige, Vescovana, S. Urbano, Boara Pisani, Masi, and in the province of Verona the communes of Palù, Roverchiara, Legnago, Castagnaro, Ronco all'Adige, Villa Bartolomea, Oppeano, Terrazzo, Isola Rizza, Angiari), A (Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Tirol (administrative district Lienz), Styria, Vienna), P, FI, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands)’

(c) Fungi

Species

Subject of

contamination

Protected zone(s)

1. Glomerella

gossypii Edgerton

2. Gremmeniella abietina (Lag.) Morelet

3. Hypoxylon mammatum (Wahl.) J. Miller

Seeds and fruits

(bolls) of Gossypium spp. Plants of Abies Mill., Larix Mill.,

Picea A. Dietr.,

Pinus L. and Pseudotsuga Carr., intended for planting, other than seeds

Plants of Populus L., intended for planting, other than seeds

EL

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland)

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland)

(d) Virus and virus-like organisms

Species

Subject of

contamination

Protected zone(s)

Citrus tristeza virus

(European isolates)

Fruits of Citrus L.,

Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, with leaves and

peduncles

EL, F (Corsica), I, P

PART A

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS THE INTRODUCTION OF WHICH SHALL BE PROHIBITED IN MALTA

Description

Country of origin

1. Plants of Abies Mill., Cedrus

Trew, Chamaecyparis Spach,

Juniperus L., Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr. and Tsuga Carr., other

than fruit and seeds

2. Plants of Castanea Mill., and Quercus L., with leaves, other than fruit and seeds

3. Plants of Populus L., with leaves, other than fruit and seeds

4. Isolated bark of conifers

(Coniferales)

5. Isolated bark of Castanea

Mill.

6. Isolated bark of Quercus L., other than Quercus suber L.

7. Isolated bark of Acer saccharum Marsh.

8. Isolated bark of Populus L.

9. Plants of Chaenomeles Ldl., Cydonia Mill., Crateagus L., Malus Mill., Prunus L., Pyrus L., and Rosa L., intended for planting, other than dormant plants free from leaves, flowers and fruit

9.1. Plants of Photinia Ldl., intended for planting, other than dormant plants free from leaves, flowers and fruit

10. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L., seed potatoes

11. Plants of stolon- or tuber- forming species of Solanum L.

or their hybrids, intended for

planting, other than those tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. as specified under Schedule III A (10)

12. Tubers of species of Solanum L., and their hybrids, other than those specified in points 10 and 11

Non-European countries

Non-European countries North American countries Non-European countries

Third countries

North American countries

North American countries

Countries of the American continent

Non-European countries

USA, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of

Korea

Third countries other than Switzerland

Third countries

Without prejudice to the special requirements applicable to the potato tubers listed in Schedule IV, Part A Section I, third countries other than Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Switzerland, Tunisia and Turkey, and other than European third countries which are either recognised as being free from Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al., in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) in EU Directive 2000/29, or in which provisions

13. Plants of Solanaceae intended for planting, other than seeds and those items covered

by Schedule III A (10), (11) or

(12)

14. Soil and growing medium as such, which consists in whole or

in part of soil or solid organic

substances such as parts of plants, humus including peat or bark, other than that composed entirely of peat

15. Plants of Vitis L., other than fruits

16. Plants of Citrus L.,

Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

17. Plants of Phoenix spp. other than fruit and seeds

18. Plants of Cydonia Mill.,

Malus Mill., Prunus L. and Pyrus L. and their hybrids, and Fragaria L., intended for planting, other than seeds

19. Plants of the family

Graminacae, other than plants of ornamental perennial grasses of the subfamilies Bambusoideae and Panicoideae and of the genera Buchloe, Bouteloua Lag., Calamagrostis, Cortaderia Stapf., Glyceria R. Br., Hakonechloa Mak. ex Honda, Hystrix, Molinia,

Phalaris L., Shibataea, Spartina Schreb., Stipa L. and Uniola L., intended for planting, other than seeds

recognised as equivalent to the Community provisions on combating Clavibacter

michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al. in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) in EU Directive 2000/29, have been complied with

Third countries, other than European and Mediterranean countries

Turkey, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Russia, Ukraine and third countries not belonging to continental Europe, other than the following: Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

Third countries

Third countries

Algeria, Morocco

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III A (9), where appropriate, non-European countries, other than Mediterranean countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the continental states of the USA

Third countries, other than European and Mediterranean countries

PART B

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS THE INTRODUCTION OF WHICH SHALL BE PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PROTECTED ZONES

Description

Protected zone(s)

1. Without prejudice to the

prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III A (9) and (18), where appropriate, plants and live pollen for pollination of: Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill.,

E, F (Corsica), IRL, I (Abruzzi; Apulia; Basilicata; Calabria; Campania; Emilia-Romagna: provinces of

Forlí-Cesena, Parma, Piacenza and Rimini; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Lazio; Liguria; Lombardy; Marche; Molise; Piedmont; Sardinia; Sicily; Tuscany; Trentino-Alto Adige: autonomous provinces of Bolzano and

Trento; Umbria; Valle d'Aosta; Veneto: except in the province of Rovigo the communes Rovigo, Polesella, Villamarzana, Fratta Polesine, San Bellino, Badia Polesine, Trecenta, Ceneselli, Pontecchio Polesine, Arquà Polesine, Costa di Rovigo, Occhiobello, Lendinara, Canda, Ficarolo, Guarda Veneta, Frassinelle Polesine,

Villanova del Ghebbo, Fiesso Umbertiano, Castelguglielmo, Bagnolo di Po, Giacciano con Baruchella, Bosaro, Canaro, Lusia, Pincara, Stienta, Gaiba, Salara, and in the province of Padova the communes Castelbaldo, Barbona, Piacenza d'Adige, Vescovana, S. Urbano, Boara Pisani, Masi, and in the province

of Verona the communes of Palù, Roverchiara, Legnago, Castagnaro, Ronco all'Adige, Villa Bartolomea,

PART A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE FULFILLED FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND MOVEMENT OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS INTO AND

WITHIN MALTA

Section I

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS ORIGINATING OUTSIDE THE

COMMUNITY

Plants, plant products and other objects

Special requirements

1.1. Wood of conifers (Coniferales), except that of Thuja L., other than wood in the form of:

— chips, particles, wood waste, or scrap obtained in whole or part from these conifers,

— packing cases, crates or drums,

— pallets, box pallets or other load boards,

— dunnage, spacers and bearers,

but including that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

There shall be evidence by application of an indicator system, approved in accordance with the procedure lais down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29, applied to the wood, that it has undergone an appropriate heat treatment to achieve a minimum wood core temperature of 56°C for 30 minutes.

1.2. Wood of conifers (Coniferales), in

the form of chips, particles, wood waste or scrap obtained in whole or part from

these conifers, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

(a) Official statement that the product has undergone an appropriate fumigation

shipboard or in a container prior to shipment and

(b) that the product shall be shipped in sealed containers or in such a way as to prevent any reinfestation.

1.3. Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

except that of Thuja L., in the form of packing cases, crates, drums, pallets,

box pallets or other load boards, dunnage, spacers and bearers including

that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

The wood shall be stripped of its bark, and shall be free from grub holes, caused by the

genus Monochamus (non-European spp.), defined for this purpose as those which are larger than 3 mm across, and shall have a moisture content expressed as a percentage of

dry matter, of less than 20%, achieved at the time of manufacture.

1.4. Wood of Thuja L., including that

which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China,

Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

The wood shall be stripped of its bark, and shall be free from grub holes, caused by the

genus Monochamus (non-European spp.), defined for this purpose as those which are larget than 3 mm across.

1.5. Wood of conifers (Coniferales),

other than wood in the form of chips, particles wood waste or scrap obtained in whole or part from these conifers, but

including that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in non-European countries, other than

Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and USA

(a) The wood shall be stripped of its bark, and shall be free from grub holes, caused by

the genus Monochamus (non-European spp.), defined for this purpose as those which are larger than 3 mm across

or

(b) there shall be evidence by a mark 'Kiln-dried', or 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

2.1. Wood of Acer saccharum Marsh.,

including wood which has not kept its natural round suface, other than wood

intended for the production of veneer, originating in North American countries

There shall be evidence by a mark 'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally

recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content,

expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule,

2.2. Wood of Acer saccharum Marsh.,

other than wood listed in 2.1, originating in North American countries

There shall be evidence by the appropriate accompanying documents, or some other

means that the wood is intended for the production of veneer sheets.

3. Wood of Castanea Mill. and Quercus

L. including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in North American countries

The wood shall be stripped of its bark, and

(a) either be squared so as to remove entirely the rounded surface or

(b) official statement that the water content of the wood does not exceed 20% expressed

as a percentage of the dry matter or

(c) official statement that the wood has been disinfected by an appropriate hot-air or hotwater treatment, or in the case of sawn wood with or without residual bark attached,

there shall be evidence by a mark 'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a

percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

4. Wood of Castanea Mill.

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plant products listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(3),

(a) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from

Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr or

(b) the wood shall be stripped of its bark,

5. Wood of Platanus L., including wood

which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in the USA or

Armenia

There shall be evidence by a mark 'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally

recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content,

expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

6. Wood of Populus L., originating in

countries of the American continent

The wood shall be stripped of its bark.

7. Wood in the form of chips, particles,

wood waste or scrap and obtained in whole or part from Acer saccharum Marsh. Castanea Mill., Platanus L., Populus L. and Quercus L., originating in non-European countries, and conifers (Coniferales) originating in non- European countries other than Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

The product shall have been produced exclusively from wood which was stripped of its

bark or which has undergone either kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule of fumigation shipboard or in a container prior to shipment, and shall be shipped in sealed containers or in such a way as to prevent any

re-infestation.

8.1. Plants of conifers (Coniferales),

other than fruit and seeds, originating in non-European countries

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(1), where appropriate, official statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Pissodes spp. (non-European).

8.2. Plants of conifers (Coniferales),

other than fruit and seeds, over 3 m in height, originating in non-European countries

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(1), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), where appropriate, official statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Scolytidae spp. (non-European).

9. Plants of Pinus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), official statement that no symptoms of Scirrhia acicola (Dearn.) Siggers or Scirrhia pini Funk and Parker have been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

10. Plants of Abies Mill., Larix Mill.,

Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L. Pseudotsuga

Carr. and Tsuga Carr., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2) or (9), where appropriate, official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of

production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

11.1. Plants of Castanea Mill. and

Quercus L., other than fruit and seeds:

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(2),.

(a) originating in non-European

countries

official statement that no symptoms of Cronartium spp. (non-European) have been

observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the

last complete cycle of vegetation

(b) originating in North American

countries

official statement that the plants originate in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis

fagacearum (Bretz) Hunt

11.2. Plants of Castanea Mill. and

Quercus L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(2)

and IV(A)(I)(11.1), official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica

(Murrill) Barr;

or

(b) no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

11.3. Plants of Corylus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in

Canada and the United States of

America

Official statement that the plants have been grown in nurseries and:

(a) originate in an area, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations under the rubric “Additional declaration”,

or

(b) originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Anisogramma anomala

(Peck) E. Müller on official inspections carried out at the place of production or its

immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last three complete cycles of vegetation, in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations under the rubric “Additional declaration” and declared free from Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller’

12. Plants of Platanus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in the USA or Armenia

Official statement that no symptoms of Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter have

been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

13.1. Plants of Populus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(3), official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

13.2. Plants of Populus L., other than

fruit and seeds, originating in countries of the American continent

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(3)

and IV(A)(I)(13.1), official statement that no symptoms of Mycosphaerella populorum G. E. Thompson have been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

14. Plants of Ulmus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in

North American countries

Official statement that no symptoms of Elm phlöem necrosis mycoplasm have been

observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

15. Plants of Chaenomeles Lindl.,

Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya

Lindl., Malus Mill., Prunus L. and Pyrus L., intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in non-European countries

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(9), (18) and Schedule III(B)(1), where appropriate, official statement that:

— the plants originate in a country known to be free from Monilinia fructicola (Winter) Honey;

or

— the plants originate in an area recognised as being free from Monilinia fructicola (Winter) Honey, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 and no symptoms of Monilinia fructicola (Winter) Honey have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

16. From 15 February to 30 September,

fruits of Prunus L., originating in non- European countries

Official statement:

— the fruits originate in a country known to free from Monilinia fructicola (Winter) Honey or

— the fruits originate in an area recognised as being free from Monilinia fructicola (Winter) Honey, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 or

— the fruits have been subjected to appropriate inspection and treatment procedures

prior to harvest and/or export to ensure freedom from Monilinia spp.

16.1. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, originating in third countries

The fruits shall be free from peduncles and leaves and the packaging shall bear an

appropriate origin mark.

16.2. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the fruits in Schedule IV(A)(I)(16.1),

(16.3), (16.4) and (16.5), official statement that:

(a) the fruits originate in a country recognised as being free from Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 or

(b) the fruits originate in an area recognised as being free from Xanthomonas campestris

(all strains pathogenic to Citrus) in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article

18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 and mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations,

or

(c) either,

— in accordance with an official control and examination regime, no symptoms of

Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus) have been observed in the field of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last cycle of

vegetation and

none of the fruits harvested in the field of production has shown symptoms of

Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), and

the fruits have been subjected to treatment such as sodium orthophenylphenate, mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations, and

the fruits have been packed at premises or dispatching centres registered for this purpose, or

— any certification system, recognised as equivalent to the above provisions in

accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29, has been complied with.

16.3. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf. and their hybrids, originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the fruits in Schedule IV(A)(I)(16.1),

(16.2), (16.4) and (16.5), official statement that:

(a) the fruits originate in a country recognised as being free from Cercospora angolensis Carv. et Mendes in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 or

(b) the fruits originate in an area recognised as being free from Cercospora angolensis Carv. et Mendes, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 and mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations or

(c) no symptoms of Cercospora angolensis Carv. et Mendes have been observed in the field of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation, and none of the fruits harvested in the field of production has shown, in appropriate official examination, symptoms of this organism.

16.4. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruits of Citrus

aurantium L., originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the fruits in Schedule IV(A)(I)(16.1),

(16.2), (16.3) and (16.5), official statement that:

(a) the fruits originate in a country recognised as being free from Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 or

(b) the fruits originate in an area recognised as being free from Guignardia citricarpa

Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), in accordance with the procedure laid down in

Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 , and mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations or

(c) no symptoms of Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), have

been observed in the field of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation, and none of the fruits harvested in the field of production has shown, in appropriate official examination, symptoms of this organism,

or

(d) the fruits originate in a field of production subjected to appropriate treatments against Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), and

none of the fruits harvested in the field of production has shown, in appropriate official

examination, symptoms of this organism.

16.5. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the fruits in Schedule III(B)(2), (3),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(16.1), (16.2) and (16.3), official statement that:

(a) the fruits originate in areas known to be free from the relevant organism; or, if this

where Tephritidae (non-European) are

known to occur on these fruits

requirement cannot be met

(b) no signs of the relevant organism have been observed at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, on

official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting, and none of the fruits harvested at the place of production has shown, in

appropriate official examination, signs of the relevant organism, or if this requirement can also not be met;

(c) the fruits have shown, in appropriate official examination on representative samples,

to be free from the relevant organism in all stages of their development; or, if this requirement can also not be met;

(d) the fruits have been subjected to an appropriate treatment, any acceptable vapour

heat treatment, cold treatment, or quick freeze treatment, which has been shown to be efficient against the relevant organism without damaging the fruit, and, where not availaible, chemical treatment as far as it is acceptable by Community legislation.

17. Plants of Chaenomeles Lindl.,

Cotoneaster Ehrh. Crataegus L.,

Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L. other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers. and Stranvaesia Lindl. intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(9),

(18), Schedule III(B)(1) or Schedule IV(A)(I)(15), where appropriate, official statement: (a) that the plants originate in countries recognised as being free from Erwinia

amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article

18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29; or

(b) that the plants in the field of production and in its immediate vicinity, which have shown symptoms of Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al., have been rogued out.

18. Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds and

plants of Araceae, Marantaceae,

Musaceae, Persea spp. and

Strelitziaceae, rooted or with growing medium attached or associataed

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(16), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in countries known to be free from Radopholus citrophilus

Huettel et al. and Radopholus similis (Cobb) Thorne;

or

(b) representative samples of soil and roots from the place of production have been subjected, since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation, to official nematological testing for at least Radopholus citrophilus Huettel et al. and Radopholus similis (Cobb) Thorne and have been found, in these tests, free from those harmful organisms.

19.1. Plants of Crataegus L. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where Phyllosticta solitaria

Ell. and Ev. is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(9),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15) and (17), official statement that no symptoms of Phyllosticta solitaria Ell. and Ev. have been observed on plants at the place of production since the

beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

19.2. Plants of Cydonia Mill., Fragaria

L., Malus Mill., Prunus L., Pyrus L.,

Ribes L., Rubus L. intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries

where the relevant harmvul organisms are known to occur on the genera

concerned

The relevant harmful orgtanisms are

— on Fragaria L.:

— Phytophtora fragariae

Hickman, var. fragariae,

— Arabis mosaic virus,

— Raspberry ringspot virus,

— Strawberry crinkle virus,

— Strawberry latent ringspot virus,

— Strawberry mild yellow edge virus,

— Tomato black ring virus,

— Xanthomonas fragariae

Kennedy et King;

— on Malus Mill.:

— Phyllosticta solitaria Ell. and

Ev.;

— on Prunus L.:

— Apricot chlorotic leafroll mycoplasm,

— Xanthomonas campestris pv.

pruni (Smith) Dye,

— on Prunus persica (L.) Batsch:

— Pseudomonas syringae pv.

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants where appropriate listed in

Schedule III(A)(9) and (18), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15) and (17), official statement that no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been observed

on the plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

persicae (Prunier et al.) Young et al.;

— on Pyrus L.:

— Phyllosticta solitaria Ell. and

Ev.;

— on Rubus L.:

— Arabis mosaic virus,

— Raspberry ringspot virus,

— Strawberry latent ringspot virus,

— Tomato black ring virus,

— on all species:

non-European viruses and virus-like organisms.

20. Plants of Cydonia Mill. and Pyrus L.

intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where Pear

decline mycoplasm is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(9)

and (18), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15), (17) and (19.2) official statement that plants at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity, which have shown symptoms giving

rise to the suspicion of contamination by Pear decline mycoplasm, have been rogued out at that place within the last three complete cycles of vegetation.

21.1. Plants of Fragaria L. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where the relevant harmful

organisms are known to occur

The relevant harmful organisms are:

— Strawberry latent 'C' virus,

— Strawberry vein banding virus,

— Strawberry witches' broom mycoplasm

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(18),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(19.2), official statement that:

(a) the plants, other than those raised from seed, have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and

subjected to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organisms, or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected, within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators

or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organisms,

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been

observed on plants at the place of production, or on susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

21.2. Plants of Fragaria L. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where Aphelenchoides besseyi

Christie is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(18),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(19.2) and (21.1), official statement that:

(a) either no symptoms of Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie have been observed on plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

or

(b) in the case of plants in tissue culture the plants have been derived from plants which complied with section (a) of this item or have been officially tested by appropriate

nematological methods and have been found free from Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie.

21.3. Plants of Fragaria L., intended for

planting, other than seeds.

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(18),

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(19.2), (21.1) and (21.2), official statement that the plants originate in an area known to be free from Anthonomus signatus Say and Anthonomus

bisignifer (Schenkling).

22.1. Plants of Malus Mill. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where the relevant harmful

organisms are known to occur on Malus

Mill.

The relevant harmful organisms are:

— Cherry rasp leaf virus (American),

— Tomato ringspot virus,

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants, listed in Schedule III(A)(9)

and (18), Schedule III(B)(1) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15), (17) and (19.2), official statement that:

(a) the plants have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and

subjected to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these test, from those

harmful organisms, or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and subjected, within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to

official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organisms;

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been observed on plants at the place of production, or on susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

22.2. Plants of Malus Mill., intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where apple proliferation

mycoplasm is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants, listed in Schedule III(A)(9)

and (18), Schedule III(B)(1) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15), (17), (19.2) and (22.1), official statement that

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from apple proliferation mycoplasm;

or

(b) (aa) the plants, other than those raised from seeds, have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and

subjected to official testing for at least Apple proliferation mycoplasm using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from that harmful organism,

or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and subjected, within the last six complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for at least Apple proliferation mycoplasm using appropriate indicators or

equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from the harmful organism, (bb) no symptoms of diseases caused by Apple proliferation mycoplasm have been observed on plants at the place of production, or on susceptible plants in its immediative

vicinity, since the beginning of the last complete three cycles of vegetation.

23.1. Plants of following species of

Prunus L., intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries

where Plum pox virus is known to occur:

— Prunus amygdalus Batsch,

— Prunus armeniaca L.,

— Prunus blireiana Andre,

— Prunus brigantina Vill.,

— Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.,

— Prunus cistena Hansen,

— Prunus curdica Fenzl and Fritsch.,

— Prunus domestica ssp. domestica L.,

— Prunus domestica ssp. insititia (L.) C.K. Schneid.,

— Prunus domestica ssp. italica

(Borkh.) Hegi.,

— Prunus glandulosa Thunb.,

— Prunus holosericea Batal.,

— Prunus hortulana Bailey,

— Prunus japonica Thunb.,

— Prunus mandshurica (Maxim.) Koehne,

— Prunus maritima Marsh.,

— Prunus mume Sieb and Zucc.,

— Prunus nigra Ait.,

— Prunus persica (L.) Batsch,

— Prunus salicina L.,

— Prunus sibirica L.,

— Prunus simonii Carr.,

— Prunus spinosa L.,

— Prunus tomentosa Thunb.,

— Prunus triloba Lindl.,

— other species of Prunus L. susceptible to Plum pox virus.

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants, listed in Schedule III(A)(9)

and (18), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(15) and (19.2), official statement that:

(a) the plants, other than those raised from seed, have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and

subjected to official testing for, at least, Plum pox virus using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from that harmful organism, or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected, within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for at least Plum pox virus using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from that harmful organism;

(b) no symptoms of disease caused by Plum pox virus have been observed on plants at the place of production or on susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last three complete cycles of vegetation

(c) plants at the place of production which have shown symptoms of disease caused by other viruses or virus-like pathogens, have been rogued out.

23.2. Plants of Prunus L., intended for

planting (a) originating in countries where the relevant harmful organisms are known to occur on Prunus L.

(b) other than seeds, originating in

countries where the relevant harmful organisms are known to occur

(c) other than seeds, originating in non-

European countries where the relevant harmful organisms are known to occur The relevant harmful organisms are:

— for the case under (a):

— Tomato ringspot virus;

— or the case under (b):

— Cherry rasp leaf virus

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants, where appropriate listed in

Schedule III(A)(9) and (18) or Schedule IV(A)(I)(15), (19.2) and (23.1), official statement that

(a) the plants have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and

subjected to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those

harmful organisms, or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions

and has been subjected, within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organisms,

(American),

— Peach mosaic virus (American),

— Peach phony rickettsia,

— Peach rosette mycoplasm,

— Peach yellows mycoplasm,

— Plum line pattern virus

(American),

— Peach X-disease mycoplasm;

— or the case under (c):

— Little cherry pathogen.

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been

observed on plants at the place of production or on susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last three complete cycles of vegetation.

24. Plants of Rubus L., intended for

planting:

(a) originating in countries where harmful organisms are known to occur

on Rubus L.

(b) other than seeds, originating in countries where the relevant harmful

organisms are known to occur

The relevant harmful organisms are:

— in the case of (a):

— Tomato ringspot virus,

— Black raspberry latent virus,

— Cherry leafroll virus,

— Prunus necrotic ringspot virus,

— in the case of (b):

— Raspberry leaf curl virus

(American)

— Cherry rasp leaf virus

(American)

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants, listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(19.2),

(a) the plants shall be free from aphids, including their eggs

(b) official statement that: (aa) the plants have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate

conditions and subjected to official testing for at least the relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organism,

or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected, within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at

least once, to official testing for at least relevant harmful organisms using appropriate indicators for equivalent methods and has been found free, in these tests, from those harmful organism

(bb) no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been observed on plants at the place of production, or on susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last complete cycles of vegetation.

25.1. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

originating in countries where Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival is known to occur

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the tubers listed in Schedule

III(A)(10), (11) and (12), official statement that:

(a) the tubers originate in areas known to be free from Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival (all races other than Race 1, the common European race), and no symptoms of Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival have been observed

either at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of an adequate period;

or

(b) provisions recognised as equivalent to the Community provisions on combating Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29 have been complied with, in the country of origin

25.2. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.

Without prejudice to the provisions listed in Schedule (A)(10), (11) and (12) and

Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1), official statement that:

(a) the tubers originate in countries known to be free from Clavibacter michiganensis

ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al.;

or

(b) provisions recognised as equivalent to the Community provisions on combating

Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al., have been complied with, in the country of origin.

25.3. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

other than early potatoes, originating in countries where Potato spindle tuber

viroid is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the tubers listed in Schedule

III(A)(10), (11) and (12) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1) and (25.2), suppression of the faculty of germination

25.4. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

intended for planting

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the tubers listed in Schedule

III(A)(10), (11) and (12) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1), (25.2) and (25.3), official statement that the tubers originate from a field known to be free from Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Behrens and Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens and

(aa) either, the tubers originate in areas in which Pseudomanas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is known not to occur; or

(bb) in areas where Pseudomanas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is known to occur, the

tubers originate from a place of production found free from Pseudomanas solanacearum (Smith) Smith, or considered to be free thereof, as a consequence of the implementation of an appropriate procedure aiming at eradicating Pseudomanas solanacearum (Smith) Smith which shall be determined pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29, and

(cc) either the tubers originate in areas where Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen are known not to occur; or

(dd) in areas where Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and

Meloidogyne fallax Karssen are known to occur,

— either the tubers originate from a place of production which has been found free from Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations), and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen based on an annual survey of host crops by visual inspection of host plants at

appropriate times and by visual inspection both externally and by cutting of tubers after harvest from potato crops grown at the place of production, or

— the tubers after harvest have been randomly sampled and, either checked for the

presence of symptoms after an appropriate method to induce symptoms, or laboratory tested, as well as inspected visually both externally and by cutting the tubers, at appropiate times and in all cases at the time of closing of the packages or containers before marketing according to the provisions on closing in Council Directive

66/403/EEC of 14 June 1996 on the marketing of seed potatoes and no symptoms of Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen have been found.

25.5. Plants of Solanaceae, intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where Potato stolbur mycoplasm is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to tubers listed in Schedule III(A)(10),

(11), (12) and (13), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1), (25.2), (25.3) and (25.4), official statement that no symptoms of Potato stolbur mycoplasm have been observed on the plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

25.6. Plants of Solanaceae, intended for

planting, other thans tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. and other than seeds of

Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw., originating in countries where Potato spindle tuber viroid is known to

occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(11),

(13), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.5), where appropriate, official statement that no symptoms of Potato spindle tuber viroid have been observed on plants at the place of

production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

25.7. Plants of Capsicum annuum L.,

Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw., Musa L., Nicotiana L. and Solanum melongena L., intended for planting other than seeds, originating in countries where Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is known to occur

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(11)

and (13), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.5) and (25.6), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas which have been found free from Pseudomonas

solanacearum (Smith) Smith;

or

(b) no symptoms of Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith have been observed on the plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of

vegetation.

25.8. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

other than those intended for planting

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to tubers listed in Schedule III(A)(12) and

Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1), (25.2) and (25.3), official statement that the tubers originate in areas in which Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is not known to occur.

26. Plants of Humulus lupulus L.

intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Verticillium albo-atrum Reinke and Berthold

and Verticillum dahliae Klebahn have been observed on hops at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

27.1. Plants of Dendranthema (DC.)

Des Moul., Dianthus L. and

Pelargonium l'Hérit. ex Ait., intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) no signs of Heliothis armigera Hubner, or Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of

vegetation or

(b) the plants have undergone appropriate treatment to protect them from the said organisms.

27.2. Plants of Dendranthema (DC.)

Des Moul., Dianthus L. and

Pelargonium l'Hérit. ex Ait., other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(27.1),

(a) no signs of Spodoptera eridiana Cramer, Spodoptera frugiperda Smith, or

Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation or

(b) the plants have undergone appropriate treatment to protect them from the said

organisms.

28. Plants of Dendranthema (DC.) Des

Moul., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(27.1) and (27.2), official statement that:

(a) the plants are no more than third generation stock derived from material which has been found to be free from Chrysanthemum stunt viroid during virological tests, or are

directly derived from material of which a representative sample of at least 10% has been found to be free from Chrysanthemum stund viroid during an official inspection carried out at the time of flowering;

(b) the plants or cuttings:

— have come from premises which have been officially inspected at least monthly, during the three months prior to dispatch and on which no symptoms of Puccinia

horiana Hennings have been known to have observed during that period, and in the immediate vicinity of which no symptoms of Puccinia horiana Hennings have been

known to have occurred during the three months prior to export, or

— have undergone appropriate treatment against Puccinia horiana Hennings;

(c) in the case of unrooted cuttings, no symptoms of Didymella ligulicola (Baker, Dimock and Davis) v. Arx were observed either on the cuttings or on the plants from which the cuttings were derived, or that, in case of rooted cuttings, no symptoms of Didymella ligulicola (Baker, Dimock and Davis) v. Arx were observed either on the cuttings or on the rooting bed.

29. Plants of Dianthus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(27.1) and (27.2), official statement that:

— the plants have been derived in direct line from mother plants which have been found free from Erwinia chrysanthemi pv. dianthicola (Hellmers) Dickey, Pseudomonas

caryophylli (Burkholder) Starr and Burkholder and Phialophora cinerescens (Wollenw.) Van Beyma on officially approved tests, carried out at least once within the two

previous years,

— no symptoms of the above harmful organisms have been observed on the plants.

30. Bulbs of Tulipa L. and Narcissus L.,

other than those for which there shall be evidence by their packaging, or by other

means, that they are intended for sale to final consumers not involved in

professional cut flower production

Official statement that no symptoms of Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev have been

observed on the plants since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

31. Plants of Pelargonium L'Hérit. ex

Ait., intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where

Tomato ringspot virus is known to occur:

(a) where Xiphinema americanum Cobb sensu lato (non-European populations) or other vectors of Tomato ringspot virus are not known to occur

(b) where Xiphinema americanum Cobb sensu lato (non-European populations) or other vectors of Tomato ringspot

virus are known to occur

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(27.1 and) (27.2),

official statement that the plants:

(a) are directly derived from places of production known to be free from Tomato ringspot virus;

or

(b) are of no more than fourth generation stock, derived from mother plants found to be free from Tomato ringspot virus under an official approved system of virological testing.

official statement that the plants:

(a) are directly derived from places of production known to be free from Tomato ringspot virus in the soil or plants;

or

(b) are of no more than second generation stock, derived from mother plants found to be free from Tomato ringspot virus under an officially approved system of virological

testing.

32.1. Plants of herbaceous species,

intended for planting, other than:

— bulbs,

— corms,

— plants of the family Gramineae,

— rhizomes,

— seeds,

— tubers,

originating in third countries where

Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch) are known to occur

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Schedule IV, Part A,

Section I(27.1), (27.2), (28) and (29), where appropriate, official statement that the plants have been grown in nurseries and:

(a) originate in an area, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch) in accordance with relevant International Standards

for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations under the rubric “Additional declaration”,

or

(b) originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Liriomyza sativae

(Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch) in accordance with relevant

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations, and declared free from Liriomyza sativae

(Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch) on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export,

or

(c) immediately prior to export, have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against

Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch) and have been

officially inspected and found free from Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza

maculosa (Malloch). Details of the treatment shall be mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations.

32.2. Cut flowers of Dendranthema

(DC) Des. Moul., Dianthus L.,

Gypsophila L. and Solidago L., and

leafy vegetables of Apium graveolens L. and Ocimum L.

Official statement that the cut flowers and the leafy vegetables:

— originate in a country free from Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch),

or

— immediately prior to their export, have been officially inspected and found free from

Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) and Amauromyza maculosa (Malloch).

32.3. Plants of herbaceous species,

intended for planting, other than:

— bulbs,

— corms,

— plants of the family Gramineae,

— rhizomes,

— seeds,

— tubers,

originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Schedule IV, Part A,

Section I(27.1), (27.2), (28), (29) and (32.1), official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in an area known to be free from Liriomyza huidobrensis

(Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess), or

(b) either no signs of Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) have been observed at the place of production, on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting,

or

(c) immediately prior to export, the plants have been officially inspected and found free from Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) and have been

subjected to an appropriate treatment against Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and

Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess)

33. Plants with roots, planted or

intended for planting, grown in the open air

Official statement that the place of production is known to be free from Clavibacter

michiganensis ssp. sependoniscus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al., Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens, Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Behrens and

Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival.

34. Soil and growing medium, attached

to or associated with plants, consisting in whole or in part of soil or solid

organic substances such as parts of plants, humus including peat or bark or

consisting in part of any solid inorganic substance, intended to sustain the vitality of the plants, originating in:

—Turkey,

— Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine,

— non-European countries, other than

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

Official statement that:

(a) the growing medium, at the time of planting, was:

— either free from soil, and organic matter, or

— found free from insects and harmful nematodes and subjected to appropriate

examination or heat treatment or fumigation to ensure that it was free from other harmful organisms,

or

— subjected to appropriate heat treatment or fumigation to ensure freedom from harmful organisms, and

(b) since planting:

— either appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that the growing medium has been maintained free from harmful organisms,

or

— within two weeks prior to dispatch, the plants were shaken free from the medium leaving the minimum amount necessary to sustain vitality during transport, and, if

replanted, the growing medium used for that purpose meets the requirements laid down in (a).

35.1. Plants of Beta vulgaris L. intended

for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Beet curly top virus (non-European isolates)

have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

35.2. Plants of Beta vulgaris L. intended

for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries where Beet leaf

curl virus is known to occur

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(35.1), official statement that:

(a) Beet leaf curl virus has not been known to occur in the area of production;

and

(b) no symptoms of Beet leaf curl virus have been observed at the place or production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

36.1. Plants, intended for planting, other

than:

— bulbs,

— corms,

— rhizomes,

— seeds,

— tubers,

originating in third countries

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Schedule IV, Part A,

Section I(27.1), (27.2), (28), (29), (31), (32.1) and (32.3), official statement that the plants have been grown in nurseries and:

(a) originate in an area, established in the country of export by the national plant

protection service in that country, as being free from Thrips palmi Karny in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regaulations,

or

(b) originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national

plant protection service in that country, as being free from Thrips palmi Karny in

accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations and declared free from

Thrips palmi Karny on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export,

or

(c) immediately prior to export, have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against

Thrips palmi Karny and have been officially inspected and found free from Thrips palmi

Karny. Details of the treatment shall be mentiond on the certificates referred to in these regulations

36.2. Cut flowers of Orchidaceae and

fruits of Momordica L. and Solanum melongena L., originating in third

countries

Official statement that the cut flowers and the fruits:

— originate in a country free from Thrips palmi Karny, or

— immediately prior to their export, have been officially inspected and found free from

Thrips palmi Karny.

37. Plants of Palmae intended for

planting other than seeds, originating in non-European countries

Without prejudice to the prohibitions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(17), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) either the plants originate in an area known to be free from Palm lethal yellowing mycoplasm and Cadang-Cadang viroid, and no symptoms have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation;

or

(b) no symptoms of Palm lethal yellowing mycoplasm and Cadang-Cadang viroid have been observed on the plants since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation,

and plants at the place of production which have shown symptoms giving rise to the suspicion of contamination by the organisms have been rogued out at that place and the

plants have undergone appropriate treatment to rid them of Myndus crudus Van Duzee; (c) in the case of plants in tissue culture, the plants were derived from plants which have met the requirements laid down in (a) or (b)

38.1. Plants of Camellia L. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in non-European countries

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Ciborinia camelliae Kohn;

or

(b) no symptoms of Ciborinia camelliae Kohn have been observed on plants in flower on the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

38.2. Plants of Fuchsia L. intended for

planting, other than seeds, originating in the USA or Brazil

Official statement that no symptoms of Aculops fuchsiae Keifer have been observed at

the place of production and that immediately prior to export the plants have been inspected and found free from Aculops fuchsiae Keifer.

39. Trees and shrubs, intended for

planting, other than seeds and plants in tissue culture, originating in third

countries other than European and

Mediterranean countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(a)(1),

(2), (3), (9), (13), (15), (16), (17), (18), Schedule III(B)(1) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), (11.1), (11.2), (12), (13.1), (13.2), (14), (15), (17), (18), (19.1), (19.2),

(20), (22.1), (22.2), (23.1), (23.2), (24), (25.5), (25.6), (26), (27.1), (27.2), (28), (29), (32.1), (32.2), (33), (34), (36.1), (36.2), (37), (38.1) and (38.2), where appropriate,

official statement that the plants:

— are clean (i.e. free from plant debris) and free from flowers and fruits,

— have been grown in nurseries,

— have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

40. Deciduous trees and shrubs,

intended for planting, other than seeds and plants in tissue culture, originating

in third countries other than European and Mediterranean countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(2),

(3), (9), (15), (16), (17) and (18), Schedule III(B)(1) and Schedule IV(A)(I), (11.1), (11.2), (11.3), (12), (13.1), (13.2), (14), (15), (17), (18), (19.1), (19.2), (20), (22.1),

(22.2), (23.1), (23.2), (24), (33), (36.1), (38.1), (38.2), (39) and (45.1) where appropriate, official statement that the plants are dormant and free from leaves

41. Annual and biennial plants. other

than Gramineae, intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries

other than European and Mediterranean countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants, where appropriate, listed in

Schedule III(A)(11), (13), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.5), (25.6), (32.1), (32.2), (32.3), (33), (34), (35.1) and (35.2) official statement that the plants:

— have been grown in nurseries,

— are free from plant debris, flowers and fruits,

— have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export, and

— found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and

— either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and

fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

42. Plants of the family Gramineae of

ornamental perennial grasses of the subfamilies Bambusoideae, Panicoideae

and of the genera Buchloe, Bouteloua

Lag., Calamagrostis, Cortaderia Stapf., Glyceria R. Br., Hakonechloa Mak. ex

Honda, Hystrix, Molinia, Phalaris L., Shibataea, Spartina Schreb., Stipa L. and

Uniola L. intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in countries other than European and Mediterranean countries

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants, where appropriate, listed

in Schedule IV(A)(I)(33) and (34), official statement that the plants:

— have been grown in nurseries, and

— are free from plants debris, flowers and fruits,

and

— have been inspected and prior to export, and

— found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and

— either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

43. Naturally or artificially dwarfed

plants intended for planting other than seeds, originating in non-European

countries

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1),

(2), (3), (9), (13), (15), (16), (17), (18), Schedule III(B)(1), and Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (9), (10), (11.1), (11.2), (12), (13.1), (13.2), (14), (15), (17), (18), (19.1), (19.2), (20),

(22.1), (22.2), (23.1), (23.2), (24), (25.5), (25.6), (26), (27.1), (27.2), (28), (32.1), (32.2), (33), (34), (36.1), (36.2), (37), (38.1), (38.2), (39), (40) and (42), where appropriate,

official statement that:

(a) the plants, including those collected directly from natural habitats, shall have been grown, held and trained for at least two consecutive years prior to dispatch in officially registered nurseries, which are subject to an officially supervised control regime,

(b) the plants on the nurseries referred to in (a) shall: (aa) at least during the period referred to in (a):

— be potted, in pots which are placed on shelves at least 50 cm above ground,

— have been subjected to appropriate treatments to ensure freedom from non-European rusts: the active ingredient, concentration and date of application of these treatments

shall be mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate provided for in these regulations under the rubric 'disinfestation and/or disinfection treatment'.

— have been officially inspected at least six times a year at appropriate intervals for the presence of harmful organisms of concern, which are those in the Schedulees to the Regulation. These inspections, which shall also be carried out on plants in the immediate vicinity of the nurseries referred to in (a), shall be carried out at least by visual

examination of each row in the field or nursery and by visual examination of all parts of the plant above the growing medium, using a random sample of at least 300 plants from a given genus where the number of plants of that genus is not more than 3 000 plants, or

10% of the plants if there are more than 3 000 plants from that genus,

— have been found free, in these inspections, from the relevant harmful organisms of concern as specified in the previous indent. Infested plants shall be removed. The

remaining plants, where appropriate, shall be effectively treated, and in addition shall be held for an appropriate period and inspected to ensure freedom from such harmful organisms of concern,

— have been planted in either an unused artificial growing medium or in a natural growing medium, which has been treated by fumigation or by appropriate heat treatment and has been of any harmful organisms,

— have been kept under conditions which ensure that the growing medium has been maintained free from harmful organisms and within two weeks prior to dispatch, have been:

— shaken and washed with clean water to remove the original growing medium and kept bare rooted, or

— shaken and washed with clean water to remove the original growing medium and

replanted in growing medium which meets the conditions laid down in (aa) fifth indent, or

— subjected to appropriate treatments to ensure that the growing medium is free from

harmful organisms, the active ingredient, concentration and date of application of these treatments shall be mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate provided for in these regulations under the rubric 'disinfestation and/or disinfection treatment'.

(bb) be packed in closed containers which have been officially sealed and bear the

registration number of the registered nursery; this number shall also be indicated under the rubric additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate provided for in these regulations, enabling the consignments to be identified.

44. Herbaceous perennial plants,

intended for planting, other than seeds, of the families Caryophyllaceae (except

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to plants, where appropriate, listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(32.1), (32.2), (32.3), (33) and (34) official statement that the plants:

— have been grown in nurseries, and

Dianthus L.), Compositae (except

Dendranthema (DC.) Des Moul.), Cruciferae, Leguminosae and Rosaceae

(except Fragaria L.), originating in third countries, other than European and

Mediterranean countries

— are free from plant debris, flowers and fruits, and

— have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export, and

— found free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and

— either found free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and

fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

45.1. Plants of herbaceous species and

plants of Ficus L. and Hibiscus L., intended for planting, other than bulbs,

corms, rhizomes, seeds and tubers, originating in non-European countries

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Schedule IV, Part A,

Section I(27.1), (27.2), (28), (29), (32.1), (32.3) and (36.1), official statement that the plants:

(a) originate in an area, established in the country of export by the national plant protection service in that country, as being free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non- European populations) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these

regulations under the rubric “Additional declaration”, or

(b) originate in a place of production, established in the country of export by the national

plant protection service in that country, as being free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non- European populations) in accordance with relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, and which is mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations under the rubric “Additional declaration”, and declared free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations) on official inspections carried out at least once each three weeks during the nine weeks prior to export,

or

(c) in cases where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations) has been found at the place of production, are held or produced in this place of production and have

undergone an appropriate treatment to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non- European populations) and subsequenly this place of production shall have been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations) as a consequence of the

implementation of appropriate procedures aiming at eradicating Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations), in both official inspections carried out weekly during the nine weeks prior to export and in monitoring procedures throughout the said period.

Details of the treatment shall be mentioned on the certificates referred to in these regulations

45.2. Cut flowers of Aster spp.,

Eryngium L., Gypsophila L., Hypericum

L., Lisianthus L., Rosa L., Solidago L.,

Trachelium L., and leafy vegetables of Ocimum L., originating in non-European countries

Official statement that the cut flowers and leafy vegetables:

— originate in a country free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations), or

— immediately prior to their export, have been officially inspected and found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-European populations)

45.3. Plants of Lycopersicon

lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw. Intended for planting, other than seeds,

originating in countries where Tomato yellow leaf curl virus is known to occur

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to plants listed in Schedule III(A)(13)

and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.5), (25.6) and 25.7 where appropriate

(a) Where Bemisia tabaci Genn. is not

known to occur

Official statement that no symptoms of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus have been

observed on the plants

(b) Where Bemisia tabaci Genn. is

known to occur

Official statement that:

(a) no symptoms of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus have been observed on the plants, and

(aa) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn., or

(bb) the place of production has been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export;

or

(b) no symptoms of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus have been observed on the place of production and the place of production has been subjected to an appropriate treatment

and monitoring regime to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

46. Plants intended for planting, other

than seeds, tubers, corms, rhizomes, originating in countries where the

relevant harmful organisms are known to occur.

The relevant harmful organisms are:

— Bean golden mosaic virus,

— Cowpea mild mottle virus,

— Lettuce infectious yellow virus,

— Pepper mild tigre virus,

— Squash leaf curl virus,

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

III(A)(13) and Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.5) (25.6), (32.1), (32.2), (32.3), (35.1), (35.2), (44), (45), (45.1), (45.2) and (45.3) where appropriate

— other viruses transmitted by Bemisia

tabaci Genn.

(a) Where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-

European populations) or other vectors of the relevant harmful organisms are not known to occur

Official statement that no symptoms of the relevant harmful organisms have been

observed on the plants during their complete cycle of vegetation

(b) Where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (non-

European populations) or other vectors of the relevant harmful organisms are

known to occur

Official statement that no symptoms of the relevant harmful organisms have been

orbserved on the plants during an adequate period, and

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. and other vectors of the relevant harmful organisms;

or

(b) the place of production has been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. and other vectors of the relevant harmful organisms on official inspections carried out at appropriate times;

or

(c) the plants have been subjected to an appropriate treatment aimed at eradicating

Bemisia tabaci Genn.

47. Seeds of Helianthus annuus L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni;

or

(b) the seeds, other than those seeds that have been producted on varieties resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni present in the area of production, have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni.

48. Seeds of Lycopersicon lycopersicum

(L.) Karsten ex Farw.

Official statement that the seeds have been obtained by means of an appropriate acid

extraction method or an equivalent method approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29,

and

(a) either the seeds originate in areas where Clavibacter michiganensis ssp.

michiganensis (Smith) Davis et al., Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria (Doidge) Dye and Potato spindle tuber viroid are not known to occur; or

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by those harmful organisms have been observed on the plants at the place of production during their complete cycle of vegetation; or

(c) the seeds have been subjected to official testing for at least those harmful organisms,

on a representative sample and using appropriate methods, and have been found, in these tests, free from those harmful organisms.

49.1. Seeds of Medicago sativa L.

Official statement that:

(a) no symptoms Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation and no

Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev has been revealed by laboratory tests on a representative sample;

or

(b) fumigation has taken place prior to export.

49.2. Seeds of Medicago sativa L.,

originating in countries where

Clavibacter michiganensis ssp.

insidiosus Davis et al. is known to occur

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(I)(49.1), official statement that:

(a) Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al. has not been known to occur on the farm or in the immediate vicinity since the beginning of the past 10 years;

(b) either

— the crop belongs to a variety recognised as being highly resistant to Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al., or

— it had not yet started its fourth complete cycle of vegetation from sowing when the seed was harvested and there was not more than one preceding seed harvest from the crop,

or

— the content of inert matter which has been determined in accordance with the rules applicable for the certification of seed marketed in the Community, does not exceed

0,1% by weight;

(c) no symptoms of Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al. have been observed at the place of production, or on any Medicago sativa L. crop adjacent to it, during the last complete cycle of vegetation or, where appropriate, the last two cycles of vegetation;

(d) the crop has been grown on land on which no previous Medicago sativa L. crop has

been present during the last three years prior to sowing.

50. Seeds of Oryza sativa L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds have been officially tested by appropriate nematological tests and have been found free from Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie;

or

(b) the seeds have been subjected to an appropriate hot water treatment or other appropriate treatment against Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie.

51. Seeds of Phaseolus L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Xanthomonas campestris pv.

phaseoli (Smith) Dye;

or

(b) a representative sample of the seeds has been tested and found free from

Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli (Smith) Dye in these tests.

52. Seeds of Zea mais L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Erwinia stewartii (Smith) Dye;

or

(b) a representative sample of the seeds has been tested and found free from Erwinia stewartii (Smith) Dye in this test.

53. Seeds of the genera Triticum, Secale

and X Triticosecale from Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa and the USA where Tilletia indica Mitra is known to occur.

Official statement that the seeds originate in an area where Tilletia indica Mitra is

known not to occur. The name of the area shall be mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate provided for in Article 7.

54. Grain of the genera Triticum, Secale

and X Triticosecale from Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan,

South Africa and the USA where

Tilletia indica Mitra is known to occur.

Official statement that either,

(i) the grain originates in an area where Tilletia indica Mitra is known not to occur. The name of the area or areas shall be mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate provided

for in these regulations, or

(ii) no symptoms of Tilletia indica Mitra have been observed on the plants at the place of production during their last complete cycle of vegetation and representative samples

of the grain have been taken both at the time of harvest and before shipment and have been tested and found free from Tilletia indica Mitra in these tests; the latter shall be mentioned on the phytosanitary certificate provided for in Article 7, in the rubric 'name of produce' as 'tested and found free from Tilletia indica Mitra'.

PART A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST FOLLOWED FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND MOVEMENT OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS INTO AND WITHIN

MALTA

Section II

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS ORIGINATING IN THE COMMUNTIY

Plants, plant products and other objects

Special requirements

1. Wood of Castanea Mill.

(a) Official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from

Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr;

or

(b) the wood shall be stripped of its bark.

2. Wood of Platanus L., including wood

which has not kept its natural round surface

(a) Official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis

fimbriata f.sp. platani Walter;

or

(b) there shall be evidence by a mark 'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that is has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

3. Isolated bark of Castanea Mill.

Official statement:

(a) that the bark originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica

(Murrill) Barr;

or

(b) that the consignment has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr.

4. Plants of Pinus L. intended for

planting, other than seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Scrirrhia pini Funk and Parker have been observed

at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

5. Plants of Abies Mill., Larix Mill.,

Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga

Carr. and Tsuga Carr., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(4), where appropriate, official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate

vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

6. Plants of Populus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed

at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

7. Plants of Castanea Mill. and Quercus

L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr

or

(b) no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

8. Plants of Platanus L., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in an area known to be free from Ceratocystis fimbriata f.sp. platani

Walter

or

(b) no symptoms of Ceratocystis fimbriata f.sp. platani Walter have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

9. Plants of Chaenomeles Lindl.,

Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L.,

Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers. and Stranvaesia Lindl., intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement:

(a) the plants originate in zones recognised as being free from Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive

2000/29;

or

(b) that the plants in the field of production and its immediate vicinity, which have shown symptoms of Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al., have been rogued out.

10. Plants of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, other than fruit and seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Spiroplasma citri Saglio et al., Phoma tracheiphila (Petri), Kanchaveli and Gikashvili, Citrus vein enation woody gall and Citrus tristeza virus (European strains);

or

(b) the plants derive from a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected to official individual testing for, at least, Citrus tristeza virus (European strains) and Citrus vein enation woody gall, using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods, approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive

2000/29, and have been growing permanently in an insectproof glasshouse or in an isolated cage on which no symptoms of Spiroplasma citri Saglio et al., Phoma tracheiphila

(Pandri) Kanchaveli and Gikashvili, Citrus tristeza virus (European strains) and Citrus vein

enation woody gall have been observed;

or

(c) the plants:

— have been derived from a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and has been

subjected to official individual testing for, at least Citrus vein enation woody gall and

Citrus tristeza virus (European strains), using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods,

approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive

2000/29 and has been found in these tests, free from Citrus tristeza virus (European strains), and certified free from at least Citrus tristeza virus (European strains) in official

individuals tests carried out according to the methods mentioned in this indent,

and

— have been inspected and no symptoms of Spiroplasma citri Saglio et al., Phoma tracheiphila (Pandri) Kanchaveli et Gikashvili, and of Citrus vein enation woody gall and Citrus tristeza virus have been observed since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

11. Plants of Araceae, Marantaceae,

Musaceae, Persea spp. and Strelitziaceae, rooted or with growing medium attached or associated

Official statement that:

(a) no contamination by Radopholus similis (Cobb) Thorne has been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation;

or

(b) soil and roots from suspected plants have been subjected since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation to official nematological testing for at least Radopholus

similis (Cobb) Thorne and have been found, in these tests, free from that harmful organism.

12. Plants of Fragaria L., Prunus L. and

Rubus L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from the relevant harmful organisms;

or

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by the relevant harmful organisms have been observed on plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

The relevant harmful organisms are:

— on Fragaria L.:

— Phytophthora fragariae Hickman var. fragariae

— Arabis mosaic virus

— Raspberry ringspot virus

— Strawberry crinkle virus

— Strawberry latent ringspot virus

— Strawberry mild yellow edge virus

— Tomato black ring virus

— Xanthomonas fragariae Kennedy and King

— on Prunus L.:

— Apricot chlorotic leafroll mycoplasm

— Xanthomonas campestris pv. pruni (Smith) Dye

— on Prunus persica (L.) Batsch:

Pseudomonas syringae pv. persicae (Prunier et al.) Young et al.,

— on Rubus L.:

— Arabis mosaic virus

— Raspberry ringspot virus

— Strawberry latent ringspot virus

— Tomato black ring virus.

13. Plants of Cydonia Mill., and Pyrus

L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to plants listed in Schedule IV(A)(II)(9),

official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Pear decline mycoplasm;

or

(b) the plants at the place of production and in its immediate vicinity, which have shown symptoms giving rise to the suspicion of contamination by Pear decline mycoplasm, have been rogued out at that place within the last three complete cycles of vegetation.

14. Plants of Fragaria L., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(12) official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie;

or

(b) no symptoms of Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie have been observed on the plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation:

or

(c) in the case of plants in tissue culture, the plants have been derived from plants complying with section (b) of this item or have been officially tested by appropriate nematological methods and have been found free from Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie.

15. Plants of Malus Mill., intended for

planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(9), official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Apple proliferation mycoplasm;

or

(b) (aa) the plants, other than those raised from seed, have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate

conditions and subjected to official testing for at least Apple proliferation mycoplasm using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found, in these tests, free from that harmful organism,

or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected, within the last six complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for, at least, Apple proliferation

mycoplasm using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found, in these tests, free from that harmful organism;

(bb) no symptoms of diseases caused by Apple proliferation mycoplasm have been

observed on the plants at the place of production, or on the susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last three complete cycles of vegetation.

16. Plants of the following species of

Prunus L., intended for planting, other than seeds:

— Prunus amygdalus Batsch,

— Prunus armeniaca L.,

— Prunus blireiana Andre,

— Prunus brigantina Vill.,

— Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.,

— Prunus cistena Hansen,

— Prunus curdica Fenzl and Fritsch.,

— Prunus domestica ssp. domestica L.,

— Prunus domestica ssp. insititia (L.) C.K. Schneid,

— Prunus domestica ssp. italica

(Borkh.) Hegi.,

— Prunus glandulosa Thunb.,

— Prunus holosericea Batal.,

— Prunus hortulana Bailey,

— Prunus japonica Thunb.,

— Prunus mandshurica (Maxim.) Koehne,

— Prunus maritima Marsh.,

— Prunus mume Sieb. and Zucc.,

— Prunus nigra Ait.,

— Prunus persica (L.) Batsch,

— Prunus salicina L.,

— Prunus sibirica L.,

— Prunus simonii Carr.,

— Prunus spinosa L.,

— Prunus tomentosa Thunb.,

— Prunus triloba Lindl. other species of

Prunus L. susceptible to Plum pox virus

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(12), official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Plum pox virus;

or

(b) (aa) the plants, other than those raised from seed, have been:

— either officially certified under a certification scheme requiring them to be derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate

conditions and subjected to official testing for, at least, plum pox virus using appropriate indicators or equivalent methods and has been found, in these tests,

free from that harmful organism,

or

— derived in direct line from material which is maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected within the last three complete cycles of vegetation, at least once, to official testing for at least Plum pox virus using appropriate

indicators for equivalent methods and has been found, in these tests, free from that harmful organism;

(bb) no symptoms of disease caused by Plum pox virus have been observed on plants at the place of production or on the susceptible plants in its immediate vicinity, since the beginning of the last three complete cycles of vegetation;

(cc) plants at the place of production which have shown symptoms of disease caused by other viruses or virus-like pathogens, have been rogued out.

17. Plants of Vitis L., other than fruit

and seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Grapevine Flavescence dorée MLO and Xylophilus

ampelinus (Panagopoulos) Willems et al. have been observed on the mother-stock plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last two complete cycles of vegetation.

18.1. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

intended for planting

Official statement that:

(a) the Community provisions to combat Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival have been complied with;

and

(b) either the tubers originate in an area known to be free from Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al. or the Community provisions to combat Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al. have been complied with;

and

(c) the tubers originate from a field known to be free from Globodera rostochiensis

(Wollenweber) Behrens and Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens;

and

(d) (aa) either, the tubers originate in areas in which Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is known not to occur; or

(bb) in areas where Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith is known to occur, the tubers originate from a place of production found free from Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith, or considered to be free thereof, as a consequence of the implementation of an appropriate procedure aiming at eradicating Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith;

and

(e) either, the tubers originate in areas in which Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen are known not to occur, or in areas where Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen are known to occur:

— either, the tubers originate from a place of production which has been found free from

Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen based on an annual survey of host crops by visual inspection of host plants at appropriate

times and by visual inspection both externally and by cutting of tubers after harvest from potato crops grown at the place of production, or

— the tubers after harvest have been randomly sampled and, either checked for the presence of symptoms after an appropriate method to induce symptoms or laboratory

tested, as well as inspected visually both externally and by cutting the tubers, at appropriate

times and in all cases at the time of closing of the packgages or containers before marketing according to the provisions on closing in Council Directive 66/403/EEC, and no symptoms of Meloidogyne chitwoodi Golden et al. (all populations) and Meloidogyne fallax Karssen have been found.

18.2. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

intended for planting, other than tubers of those varieties officially accepted in

one or more Member States pursuant to

Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29

September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural

plant species

Without prejudice to the special requirements applicable to the tubers listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(18.1), official statement that the tubers:

— belong to advanced selections such a statement being indicated in an appropriate way on the document accompanying the relevant tubers,

— have been produced within the Community,

and

— have been derived in direct line from material which has been maintained under appropriate conditions and has been subjected within the Community to official quarantine testing in accordance with appropriate methods and has been found, in these tests, free

from harmful organisms.

18.3. Plants of stolon or tuber-forming

species of Solanum L., or their hybrids, intended for planting, other than those tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. specified in Schedule IV(A)(II)(18.1) or (18.2), and other than culture maintenance material being stored in gene banks or genetic stock collections

(a) The plants shall have been held under quarantine conditions and shall have been found

free of any harmful organisms in quarantine testing;

(b) the quarantine testing referred to in (a) shall:

(aa) be supervised by the Plant Health Department and executed by scientifically trained staff of that organisation or of any officially approved body;

(bb) be executed at a site provided with appropriate facilities sufficient to contain harmful organisms and maintain the material including indicator plants in such a way as to eliminate any risk of spreading harmful organisms;

(cc) be executed on each unit of the material,

— by visual examination at regular intervals during the full length of at least one vegetative cycle, having regard to the type of material and its stage of development during the testing programme, for symptoms caused by any harmful organisms,

— by testing, in accordance with appropriate methods to be submitted to the

Committee referred to in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29:

— in the case of all potato material at least for

— Andean potato latent virus,

— Arracacha virus B. oca strain,

— Potato black ringspot virus,

— Potato spindle tuber viroid,

— Potato virus T,

— Andean potato mottle virus,

— common potato viruses A, M, S, V, X and Y (including Yo, Yn and

Yc) and Potato leaf roll virus,

— Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and

Kotthoff) Davis et al.,

— Pseudomonas solanaceanum (Smith) Smith;

— in the case of true seed potato of least for the viruses and viroid listed above;

(dd) by appropriate testing on any other symptom observed in the visual examination in order to identify the harmful organisms having caused such symptoms;

(c) any material, which has not been found free, under the testing specified under (b) from harmful organisms as specified under (b) shall be immediately destroyed or subjected to procedures which eliminate the harmful organism(s);

(d) each organisation or research body holding this material shall inform their official

Member State plant protection service of the material held.

18.4. Plants of stolon, or tuber-forming

species of Solanum L., or their hybrids, intended for planting, being stored in

gene banks or genetic stock collections

Each organisation or research body holding such material shall inform the Plant Health

Department of the material held.

18.5. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.,

other than those mentioned in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(18.1), (18.2), (18.3) or (18.4)

There shall be evidence by a registration number put on the packaging, or in the case of

loose-loaded potatoes transported in bulk, on the vehicle transporting the potatoes, that the potatoes have been grown by an officially registered producer, or originate from officially

registered collective storage or dispatching centres located in the area of production, indicating that the tubers are free from Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith and that

(a) the Community provisions to combat Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival;

and

(b) where appropriate, the Community provisions to combat Clavibacter michiganensis

ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al. are complied with.

18.6. Plants of Solanaceae intended for

planting, other than seeds and other than plants mentioned in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(18.4) or (18.5)

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants, listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(18.1), (18.2) and (18.3), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Potato stolbur mycoplasm;

or

(b) no symptoms of Potato stolbur mycoplasm have been observed on the plants at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

18.7. Plants of Capsicum annuum L.,

Lycopersicum lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw., Musa L., Nicotiana L., and

Solanum melongena L., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

V(A)(II)(18.6) where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas which have been found free from Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith; or

(b) no symptoms of Pseudomonas solanacearum (Smith) Smith have been observed on the plants at place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

19. Plants of Humulus lupulus L.

intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that no symptoms of Verticillium albo-atrum Reinke and Berthold and of

Verticillium dahliae Klebahn have been observed on hops at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

20. Plants of Dendranthema (DC) Des

Moul., Dianthus L. and Pelargonium

l'Hérit, ex Ait. intended for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) no signs of Heliothis armgera Hübner or Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation;

or

(b) the plants have undergone appropriate treatment to protect them from the said organisms.

21.1. Plants of Dendranthema (DC) Des

Moul. intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(20), official statement that:

(a) the plants are no more than third generation stock derived from material which has been found to be free from Chrysanthemum stunt viroid during virological tests, or are directly derived from material of which a representative sample of at least 10% has been found to

be free from Chrysanthemum stunt viroid during an official inspection carried out at the time of flowering;

(b) the plants or cuttings have come from premises:

— which have been officially inspected at least monthly, during the three months prior to dispatch and on which no symptoms of Puccinia horiana Hennings have been observed

during that period, and in the immediate vicinity of which no symptoms of Puccinia

horiana Hennings have been known to have occurred during the three months prior to marketing,

or

— the consignment has undergone appropriate treatment against Puccinia horiana

Hennings;

(c) in the case of unrooted cuttings no symptoms of Didymella ligulicola (Baker, Dimock and Davis) v. Arx were observed either on the cuttings or on the plants from which the cuttings were derived, or that, in the case of rooted cuttings, no symptoms of Didymella ligulicola (Baker, Dimock and Davis) v. Arx were observed either on the cuttings or on the rooting bed.

21.2. Plants of Dianthus L. intended for

planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(20), official statement that:

— the plants have been derived in direct line from mother plants which have been found free from Erwinia chrysanthemi pv. dianthicola (Hellmers) Dickey, Pseudomonas caryophylli (Burkholder) Starr and Burkholder and Phialophora cinerescens (Wollenw.) van Beyma on officially approved tests carried out at least once within the two previous years,

— no symptoms of the above harmful organisms have been observed on the plants.

22. Bulbs of Tulipa L. and Narcissus L.,

other than those for which there shall be evidence by their packaging, or by other

means, that they are intended for sale to final consumers not involved in professional cut-flower production

Official statement that no symptoms of Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev have been

observed on the plants since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

23. Plants of herbaceous species,

intended for planting, other than:

— bulbs,

— corms,

— plants of the family Gramineae,

— rhizomes,

— seeds,

— tubers

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants in Schedule IV, Part A,

Section II(20), (21.1) or (21.2), official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in an area known to be free from Liriomyza huidobrensis

(Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess),

or

(b) either no signs of Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) have been observed at the place of production, on official inspections carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to harvesting,

or

(c) immediately prior to marketing, the plants have been officially inspected and found free from Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) and have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) and Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess)

24. Plants with roots, planted or

intended for planting, grown in the open air

There shall be evidence that the place of production is known to be free from Clavibacter

michiganensis ssp. sepedonicus (Spieckermann and Kotthoff) Davis et al., Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens, Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Behrens and Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival.

25. Plants of Beta vulgaris L., intended

for planting, other than seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Beet leaf curl virus;

or

(b) Beet leaf curl virus has not been known to occur in the area of production and no symptoms of Beet leaf curl virus have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation.

26. Seeds of Helianthus annuus L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni;

or

(b) the seeds, other than those seeds that have been produced on varieties resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni present in the area of production, have been subjected to an appropriate treatment against Plasmopara halstedii (Farlow) Berl. and de Toni.

26.1. Plants of Lycopersicon

lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants, where appropriate, listed in

Schedule IV(a)(II)(18.6) and (23) official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Tomato yellow leaf curl virus;

or

(b) no symptoms of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus have been observed on the plants;

and

(aa) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn;

or

(bb) the place of production has been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. on official inspections carried out at least

monthly during the three months prior to export;

or

(c) no symptoms of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus have been observed on the place of production and the place of production has been subjected to an appropriate treatment and monitoring regime to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

27. Seeds of Lycopersicon lycopersicum

(L.) Karsten ex Farw.

Official statement that the seeds have been obtained by means of an appropriate acid

extraction method or an equivalent method approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18(2) of EU Directive 2000/29;

and

(a) either the seeds originate in areas where Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. michiganensis (Smith) Davis et al. or Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria (Doidge) Dye are not known to occur;

or

(b) no symptoms of diseases caused by those harmful organisms have been observed on the plants at the place of production during their last complete cycle of vegetation;

or

(c) the seeds have been subjected to official testing for at least those harmful organisms, on a representative sample and using appropriate methods, and have been found, in these tests, to be free from those harmful organisms.

28.1. Seeds of Medicago sativa L.

Official statement that:

(a) no symptoms of Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev have been observed at the place of production since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation and that no Ditylenchus dipsaci (Kühn) Filipjev has been revealed by laboratory tests on a representative sample;

or

(b) that fumigation has taken place prior to marketing.

28.2. Seeds of Medicago sativa L.

Without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(28.1), official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Clavibacter michiganensis spp.

insidiosus Davis et al.;

or

(b) — Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al. has not been known to occur on the farm or in the immediate vicinity since the beginning of the past 10 years,

and

— the crop belongs to a variety recognised as being highly resistant to

Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al., or

— it had not yet started its fourth complete cycle of vegetation from sowing when the seed was harvested, and there was not more than one preceding seed harvest from the crop,

or

— the content of inert matter which has been determined in accordance with the rules applicable for certification of seed was marketed in the Community, does not exceed 0,1% by weight,

— no symptoms of Clavibacter michiganensis ssp. insidiosus Davis et al. have been

observed at the place of production or on any Medicago sativa L. crop adjacent to it, during

the last complete cycle of vegetation or, where appropriate, the last two cycles of vegetation,

— the crops has been grown on land on which no previous Medicago sativa L. crop has been present during the last three years prior to sowing.

29. Seeds of Phaseolus L.

Official statement that:

(a) the seeds originate in areas known to be free from Xanthomonas campestris pv.

phaseoli (Smith) Dye;

or

(b) a representative sample of the seeds has been tested and found free from Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli (Smith) Dye in these tests.

30.1. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella

Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids

The packaging shall bear an appropriate origin mark.

PART B

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH SHALL FOLLOWED FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND MOVEMENT OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS INTO AND WITHIN

CERTAIN PROTECTED ZONES

Plants, plant products and

other objects

Special requirements

Protected zone(s)

1. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in Schedule IV(A)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate:

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelan;

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

EL, IRL, UK (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey,

England: the following counties, districts and unitary authorities: Barnsley, Bath and North East Somerset, Bedfordshire, Bournemouth, Bracknell Forest, Bradford, Bristol, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Calderdale, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Cumbria, Darlington, Devon, Doncaster, Dorset, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gateshead, Greater London, Hampshire, Hartlepool, Hertfordshire, Kent, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Luton, Medway Council, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle

upon Tyne, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North

Tyneside, North West Somerset, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Redcar and Cleveland,

Rotherham, Rutland, Sheffield, Slough, Somerset, Southend, Southampton, South Tyneside, Stockton-on- Tees, Suffolk, Sunderland, Surrey, Swindon, Thurrock,

Torbay, Wakefield, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, York, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Isles of Scilly, and the following parts of

counties, districts and unitary authorities; Derby City: that part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A52(T) road together with that

part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A6(T) road; Derbyshire: that part of the county which lies to the north of the northern

boundary of the A52(T) road, and that part of the county which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A6(T) road; Gloucestershire: that part of the county which

lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way Roman road; Leicestershire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way

Roman road, together with that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the B4114 road, and that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the M1 motorway; North Yorkshire:

the whole county, except that part of the county which comprises the district of Craven; South Gloucestershire: that part of the unitary authority which lies to the south of

the southern boundary of the M4 motorway;

Staffordshire: that part of the county which lies to the east

of the eastern boundary of the A52(T) road and that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern

boundary of the A523 road; Warwickshire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of

the Fosse Way Roman road; Wiltshire: that part of the county which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4 motorway, and that part of the county which lies

to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way

Roman road)

2. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate, and

Schedule IV(B)(1),

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlbergh;

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on

the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying

to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

EL, IRL, UK

3. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate, and

Schedule IV(B)(1) and (2):

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer;

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on

the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content,

expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature

schedule.

IRL, UK

4. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate, and

Schedule IV(B)(1), (2), (3):

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

EL, F (Corsica), IRL, UK

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhof;

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on

the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying

to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature

schedule.

5. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in

Schedule IV(A,)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate, and

Schedule IV(B)(1), (2), (3), (4):

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ips cembrae Heer:

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in

accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content,

expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature

schedule.

EL, IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

6. Wood of conifers

(Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the wood listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(1.1), (1.2), (1.3), (1.4), (1.5), (7), where appropriate, and

Schedule IV(B)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5):

(a) the wood shall be stripped of its bark;

or

(b) official statement that the wood originates in areas known to be free from Ips sexdentatus Börner;

or

(c) there shall be evidence by a mark

'Kiln-dried', 'KD' or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved

through an appropriate time/temperature schedule.

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

7. Plants of Abies Mill.,

Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L. and

Pseudotsuga Carr., over 3 m in height, other than

fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10) and Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5), where appropriate, official statement that the place of production is free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelan.

EL, IRL, UK (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey,

England: the following counties, districts and unitary authorities: Barnsley, Bath and North East Somerset,

Bedfordshire, Bournemouth, Bracknell Forest, Bradford, Bristol, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire,

Calderdale, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Cumbria, Darlington, Devon, Doncaster, Dorset, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gateshead,

Greater London, Hampshire, Hartlepool, Hertfordshire, Kent, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Luton, Medway Council,

Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Tyneside, North West Somerset, Nottingham City,

Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Redcar and Cleveland, Rotherham, Rutland, Sheffield, Slough, Somerset,

Southend, Southampton, South Tyneside, Stockton-on- Tees, Suffolk, Sunderland, Surrey, Swindon, Thurrock, Torbay, Wakefield, West Sussex, Windsor and

Maidenhead, Wokingham, York, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Isles of Scilly, and the following parts of counties, districts and unitary authorities; Derby City: that

part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A52(T) road together with that part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the

northern boundary of the A6(T) road; Derbyshire: that part of the county which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A52(T) road, and that part of the county

which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A6(T) road; Gloucestershire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way

Roman road; Leicestershire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way Roman road, together with that part of the county which

lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the B4114 road, and that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the M1 motorway; North Yorkshire: the whole county, except that part of the county which

comprises the district of Craven; South Gloucestershire: that part of the unitary authority which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4 motorway;

Staffordshire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the A52(T) road and that part

of the county which lies to the east of the eastern

boundary of the A523 road; Warwickshire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of

the Fosse Way Roman road; Wiltshire: that part of the

county which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4 motorway, and that part of the county which lies

to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way

Roman road)

8. Plants of Abies Mill.

Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr. and Pinus L., over

3 m in height, other than

fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5), and Schedule IV(B)(7), where appropriate, official statement that the place of production is free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg.

EL, IRL, UK

9. Plants of Abies Mill.,

Larix Mill., Picea A., Dietr., Pinus L. and

Pseudotsuga Carr., over 3 m in height, other than fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule

IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5) and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), where appropriate, official statement that the place of

IRL, UK

production is free from Ips typographus

Heer.

10. Plants of Abies Mill.,

Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., and Pinus L. over

3 m in height, other than

fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5), and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), where appropriate, official statement that the place of production is free from Ips amitinus Eichhof.

EL, F (Corsica), IRL, UK

11. Plants of Abies Mill.,

Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L.,

Pseudotsuga Carr., over 3 m in height, other than fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule

IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5), and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), where appropriate, official statement that the place of production is free from Ips cembrae Heer.

EL, IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

12. Plants of Abies Mill.,

Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr. and Pinus L., over

3 m in height, other than

fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4), (5), and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), where appropriate, official statement that the place of production is free from Ips sexdentatus Börner.

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

14.1. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the prohibitions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule

III(A)(4), official statement that the consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelan.

EL, IRL, UK (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey,

England: the following counties, districts and unitary authorities: Barnsley, Bath and North East Somerset,

Bedfordshire, Bournemouth, Bracknell Forest, Bradford, Bristol, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Calderdale, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Cumbria,

Darlington, Devon, Doncaster, Dorset, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gateshead, Greater London, Hampshire, Hartlepool, Hertfordshire,

Kent, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Luton, Medway Council, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle

upon Tyne, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Tyneside, North West Somerset, Nottingham City,

Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Redcar and Cleveland, Rotherham, Rutland, Sheffield, Slough, Somerset,

Southend, Southampton, South Tyneside, Stockton-on- Tees, Suffolk, Sunderland, Surrey, Swindon, Thurrock, Torbay, Wakefield, West Sussex, Windsor and

Maidenhead, Wokingham, York, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Isles of Scilly, and the following parts of counties, districts and unitary authorities; Derby City: that

part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A52(T) road together with that part of the unitary authority which lies to the north of the

northern boundary of the A6(T) road; Derbyshire: that part of the county which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the A52(T) road, and that part of the county which lies to the north of the northern boundary of the

A6(T) road; Gloucestershire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way Roman road; Leicestershire: that part of the county which

lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way Roman road, together with that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the B4114 road,

and that part of the county which lies to the east of the

eastern boundary of the M1 motorway; North Yorkshire:

the whole county, except that part of the county which comprises the district of Craven; South Gloucestershire: that part of the unitary authority which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4 motorway;

Staffordshire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of the A52(T) road and that part

of the county which lies to the east of the eastern

boundary of the A523 road; Warwickshire: that part of the county which lies to the east of the eastern boundary of

the Fosse Way Roman road; Wiltshire: that part of the county which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4 motorway, and that part of the county which lies

to the east of the eastern boundary of the Fosse Way

Roman road)

14.2. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule

III(A)(4), Schedule IV(B)(14.1), official statement that the consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhof.

EL, F (Corsica), IRL, UK

14.3. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule

III(A)(4), Schedule IV(B)(14.1), (14.2), official statement that the consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Ips cembrae Heer.

EL, IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

14.4. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule III(A)(4), Schedule IV(B)(14.1), (14.2), (14.3), official statement that the consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg.

EL, IRL, UK

14.5. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule

III(A)(4), Schedule IV(B)(14.1), (14.2), (14.3), (14.4), official statement that the

consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Ips sexdentatus Börner.

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man)

14.6. Isolated bark of

conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the bark listed in Schedule

III(A)(4), Schedule IV(B)(14.1), (14.2),

IRL, UK

(14.3), (14.4), (14.5), official statement

that the consignment:

(a) has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles;

or

(b) originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer.

15. Plants of Larix Mill.,

intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(5) and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), official statement that the plants have been

produced in nurseries and that the place of production is

free from Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug.)

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)

16. Plants of Pinus L.,

Picea A. Dietr., Larix

Mill., Abies Mill. and

Pseudotsuga Carr., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule

IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9),

Schedule IV(A)(II)(4) and Schedule

IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (15), where appropriate, official

statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries and that the place

of production is free from

Gremmeniella abiedina (Lag.) Morelet.

IRL, UK (Northern Ireland)

17. Plants of Pinus L.,

intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (9), Schedule IV(A)(II)(4) and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (16), official statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production and its immediate vicinity is free from Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. and Schiff.).

E (Ibiza)

18. Plants of Picea A.

Dietr., intended for planting, other than seeds

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(1), Schedule IV(A)(I)(8.1), (8.2), (10), Schedule IV(A)(II)(5) and Schedule IV(B)(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (16), official statement that the plants have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Gilpinia hercyniae (Hartig).

EL, IRL, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)

19. Plants of Eucalyptus

l'Herit, other than fruit and seeds

Official statement that:

(a) the plants are free from soil, and have been subjected to a treatment against Gonipterus scutellatus Gyll.;

or

(b) the plants originate in areas known to be free from Gonipterus scutellatus Gyll.

EL, P (Azores)

20.1. Tubers of Solanum

tuberosum L., intended for planting

Without prejudice to the provisions

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule III(A)(10), (11), Schedule IV(A)(I)(25.1), (25.2), (25.3), (25.4), (25.5), (25.6), Schedule IV(A)(II)(18.1),

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

(18.2), (18.3), (18.4), (18.6), official

statement that the tubers:

(a) were grown in an area where Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) is known not to occur;

or

(b) were grown on land, or in growing media consisting of soil that is known to be free from BNYVV, or officially

tested by appropriate methods and found free from BNYVV;

or

(c) have been washed free from soil.

20.2. Tubers of Solanum

tuberosum L., other than those mentioned in

Schedule IV(B)(20.1)

(a) The consignment or lot shall not

contain more than 1 % by weight of soil,

or

(b) the tubers are intended for processing at premises with officially approved waste disposal facilities which ensures that there is no risk of spreading BNYVV

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

20.3. Tubers of Solanum

tuberosum L.

Without prejudice to the requirements

listed in Schedule IV(A)(II)(18.1), (18.2), (18.5), official statement that provisions are complied with in respect of Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens and Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Behrens which are in accordance with those laid down in Council Directive 69/465/EEC of 8

December 1969 on control of Potato

Cyst Eelworm.

FI

21. Plants and live pollen

for pollination of: Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L. other than Sorbus intermedia

(Ehrh.) Pers., Stranvaesia

Lindl., other than fruit and seeds

Without prejudice to the prohibitions

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule III(A)(9), (18), and Schedule III(B)(1), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in the protected zones E, F (Corsica), IRL, I (Abruzzi; Apulia; Basilicata; Calabria; Campania; Emilia-Romagna: provinces of Forlí- Cesena, Parma, Piacenza and Rimini; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Lazio; Liguria; Lombardy; Marche; Molise; Piedmont; Sardinia; Sicily; Tuscany; Trentino-Alto Adige: autonomous provinces of Bolzano and Trento; Umbria; Valle d'Aosta; Veneto: except in the province of Rovigo the communes Rovigo, Polesella, Villamarzana, Fratta

Polesine, San Bellino, Badia Polesine, Trecenta, Ceneselli, Pontecchio Polesine, Arquà Polesine, Costa di

Rovigo, Occhiobello, Lendinara, Canda,

Ficarolo, Guarda Veneta, Frassinelle Polesine, Villanova del Ghebbo, Fiesso Umbertiano, Castelguglielmo, Bagnolo di Po, Giacciano con Baruchella, Bosaro, Canaro, Lusia, Pincara, Stienta, Gaiba, Salara, and in the province of Padova the communes Castelbaldo, Barbona, Piacenza d'Adige, Vescovana,

E, F (Corsica), IRL, I (Abruzzi; Apulia; Basilicata;

Calabria; Campania; Emilia-Romagna: provinces of Forlí- Cesena, Parma, Piacenza and Rimini; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Lazio; Liguria; Lombardy; Marche; Molise; Piedmont; Sardinia; Sicily; Tuscany; Trentino-Alto

Adige: autonomous provinces of Bolzano and Trento; Umbria; Valle d'Aosta; Veneto: except in the province of

Rovigo the communes Rovigo, Polesella, Villamarzana, Fratta Polesine, San Bellino, Badia Polesine, Trecenta, Ceneselli, Pontecchio Polesine, Arquà Polesine, Costa di

Rovigo, Occhiobello, Lendinara, Canda, Ficarolo, Guarda Veneta, Frassinelle Polesine, Villanova del Ghebbo, Fiesso Umbertiano, Castelguglielmo, Bagnolo di Po,

Giacciano con Baruchella, Bosaro, Canaro, Lusia, Pincara, Stienta, Gaiba, Salara, and in the province of Padova the communes Castelbaldo, Barbona, Piacenza

d'Adige, Vescovana, S. Urbano, Boara Pisani, Masi, and in the province of Verona the communes of Palù,Roverchiara, Legnago, Castagnaro, Ronco all'Adige, Villa Bartolomea, Oppeano, Terrazzo, Isola

Rizza, Angiari), A (Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Tirol (administrative district Lienz), Styria, Vienna), P, FI, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and

Channel Islands)

S. Urbano, Boara Pisani, Masi, and in

the province of Verona the communes of Palù, Roverchiara, Legnago,

Castagnaro, Ronco all'Adige, Villa

Bartolomea, Oppeano, Terrazzo, Isola

Rizza, Angiari), A (Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Tirol (administrative district Lienz), Styria, Vienna), P, FI, UK (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

or

(b) the plants have been produced or, if moved into a 'buffer zone' maintained, for a period of at least one year, on a field:

(aa) located in an officially designated

'buffer zone' covering at least 50 km2 i.e. an area where host plants are

subjected to an officially approved and supervised control regime with the

object of minimising the risk of Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. being spread from the plants grown there

(bb) which has been officially approved before the start of the last complete cycle of vegetation, for the cultivation

of plants under the requirements laid down in this point;

(cc) which, as well as the other parts of the 'buffer zone', has been found free from Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation:

— at official inspections carried out at least twice in the field, as well as in the surrounding zone of a radius of at least

250 m, i.e. once during July/August and once during September/October,

and

— at official spot checks carried out in the surrounding zone of a radius of at least 1 km, at least once during July to October, in selected appropriate places, in particular where appropriate indicator plants are present,

and

— at official tests carried out in accordance with an appropriate

laboratory method on samples officially drawn, since the start of the last complete cycle of vegetation, from plants having shown symptoms of

Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. on the field or in other parts of the

'buffer zone',

and

(dd) from which, as well as from the other parts of the 'buffer zone' no host plants showing symptoms of Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. have been removed without prior official investigation or approval.

22. Plants of Allium

porrum L., Apium L.,

Beta L., other than those mentioned in Schedule

(a) The consignment or lot shall not

contain more than 1 % by weight of soil,

or

DK, F (Britanny), IRL, P (Azores), FI, S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

IV(B)(25) and those

intended for animal fodder, Brassica napus

L., Brassica rapa L.,

Daucus L., other than plants intended for

planting

(b) the plants are intended for

processing at premises with officially approved waste disposal facilities which

ensures that there is no risk of spreading

BNYVV

23. Plants of Beta

vulgaris L., intended for planting, other than seeds

(a) Without prejudice to the

requirements applicable to the plants listed in Schedule IV(A)(I)(35.1),

(35.2), Schedule IV(A)(II)(25) and Schedule IV(B)(22), official statement that the plants:

(aa) have been officially individually tested and found free from Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV);

or

(bb) have been grown from seeds complying with the requirements listed in Schedule IV(B)(27.1) and (27.2), and

— grown in areas where BNYVV is known not to occur,

or

— grown on land, or in growing media, officially tested by appropriate methods and found free from BNYVV,

and

— sampled, and the sample tested and found free from BNYVV;

(b) the organisation or research body holding the material shall inform their official Member State plant protection service of the material held.

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

24.1. Unrooted cuttings

of Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd.,

intended for planting

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the plants listed in

Schedule IV(A)(I)(45.1), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the unrooted cuttings originate in an area known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations),

or

(b) no signs of Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) have been observed either on the cuttings or on the plants from which the cuttings are derived and held or produced at the place of production on official inspections carried out at least each

three weeks during the whole

production period of these plants on this place of production,

or

(c) in cases where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) has been found at the place of production, the cuttings and the plants from which the cuttings are derived and held or produced in this place of production have undergone an appropriate treatment to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) and subsequently this

place of production shall have been

IRL, P (Alentejo, Azores, Beira Interior, Beira Litoral,

Entre Douro e Minho, Madeira, Ribatejo e Oeste and

Trás-os-Montes), FI, S, UK

found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

(European populations) as a consequence of the implementation of

appropriate procedures aiming at eradicating Bemisia tabaci Genn.

(European populations), in both official inspections carried out weekly during the three weeks prior to the movement

from this place of production and in monitoring procedures throughout the said period. The last inspection of the

above weekly inspections shall be carried out immediately prior to the above movement

24.2. Plants of Euphorbia

pulcherrima Willd., intended for planting, other than:

— seeds,

— those for which there shall be

evidence by their packing or their

flower (or bract)

development or by other means that they are

intended for sale to

final consumers not involved in

professional plant

production,

— those specified in 24.1

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule IV(A)(I)(45.1), where appropriate official statement that:

(a) the plants originate in an area known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations),

or

(b) no signs of Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) have been observed on plants at the place of production on official inspections carried out at least once each three weeks during the nine weeks prior to marketing,

or

(c) in cases where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) has been found at the place of production, the plants, held or produced in this place of production have undergone an appropriate treatment to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) and subsequently this

place of production shall have been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

(European populations) as a consequence of the implementation of appropriate procedures aiming at

eradicating Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations), in both official inspections carried out weekly during

the three weeks prior to the movement from this place of production and in monitoring procedures throughout the

said period. The last inspection of the above weekly inspections shall be carried out immediately prior to the

above movement,

and

(d) evidence is available that the plants have been produced from cuttings which:

(da) originate in an area known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

(European populations), or

(db) have been grown at a place of

production where no signs of Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) have been

IRL, P (Alentejo, Azores, Beira Interior, Beira Litoral,

Entre Douro e Minho, Madeira, Ribatejo e Oeste and

Trás-os-Montes), FI, S, UK

observed on official inspections

carried out at least once each three weeks during the whole

production period of these plants, or

(dc) in cases where Bemisia tabaci

Genn. (European populations) has been found at the place of

production, have been grown on plants held or produced in this place of production having

undergone an appropriate treatment to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) and subsequently this

place of production shall have been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) as a

consequence of the implementation of appropriate procedures aiming at eradicating Bemisia tabaci

Genn. (European populations), in both official inspections carried out weekly during the

three weeks prior to the movement from this place of production and

in monitoring procedures throughout

the said period. The last inspection of the above weekly inspections shall be

carried out immediately prior to

the above movement

24.3. Plants of Begonia

L., intended for planting, other than seeds, tubers and corms, and plants of Ficus L. and Hibiscus L., intended for planting, other than seeds, other than those for which there shall be evidence by their packing or their flower development or by other means that they are intended for sale to final consumers not involved

in professional plant production

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the plants listed in Schedule IV(A)(I)(45.1), where appropriate, official statement that:

(a) the plants orginate in an area known to be free from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations),

or

(b) no signs of Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) have been observed on plants at the place of production on official inspections carried out at least once each three weeks during the nine weeks prior to marketing,

or

(c) in cases where Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) has been found at the place of production, the plants, held or produced in this place of production have undergone an appropriate treatment to ensure freedom from Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations) and subsequently this

place of production shall have been found free from Bemisia tabaci Genn.

(European populations) as a consequence of the implementation of

appropriate procedures aiming at eradicating Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations), in both official

inspections carried out weekly during the three weeks prior to the movement from this place of production and in

monitoring procedures throughout the

IRL, P (Alentejo, Azores, Beira Interior, Beira Litoral,

Entre Douro e Minho, Madeira, Ribatejo e Oeste and

Trás-os-Montes), FI, S, UK

said period. The last inspection of the

above weekly inspections shall be carried out immediately prior to the

above movement

25. Plants of Beta

vulgaris L., intended for industrial processing

Official statement that:

(a) the plants are transported in such a manner as to ensure that there is no risk of spreading BNYVV, and are intended to be delivered to a processing plant with officially approved waste disposal facilities, which ensures that there is no risk of spreading BNYVV,

or

(b) the plants have been grown in an area where BNYVV is known not to occur

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), , S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

26. Soil from beet and

unsterilised waste from beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

Official statement that soil or waste:

(a) has been treated to eliminate contamination with BNYVV,

or

(b) is intended to be transported for disposal in an officially approved manner,

or

(c) comes from Beta vulgaris plants grown in an area where BNYVV is known not to occur

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), , S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

27.1. Seeds and fodder

beet seed of the species

Beta vulgaris L.

Without prejudice to the provisions of

Council Directive 66/400/EEC of 14

June 1966 on the marketing of beet seed, where applicable, official

statement that:

(a) the seed of the categories 'basic seed' and 'certified seed' satisfies the conditions laid down in Schedule

I(B)(3) to Directive 66/400/EEC; or

(b) in the case of 'seed not finally certified',

the seed:

— satisfies the conditions laid down in Article (15)(2) of

Directive 66/400/EEC, and

— is intended for processing that will satisfy the conditions laid down in Schedule I(B) to Directive 66/400/EEC and delivered to a processing enterprise with

officially approved controlled waste disposal, ,to prevent

the spread of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV);

(c) the seed has been produced from a crop grown in an area where BNYVV is known not to occur.

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), , S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

27.2. Vegetable seed of

the species Beta vulgaris

L.

Without prejudice to the provisions of

Council Directive 70/458/EEC of 29

September 1970 on the marketing of vegetable seed, where applicable,

official statement that:

(a) the processed seed contains no more

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), , S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

than 0,5% by weight of inert matter, in

the case of pelleted seed this standard shall be met prior to pelleting; or

(b) in the case of non-processed seed, the seed:

— shall be officially packed in such a manner as to ensure that there is no risk of spread of BNYVV, and

— is intended for processing that will satisfy the conditions laid down in (a) and delivered to a processing enterprise with officially approved controlled waste disposal, to prevent the spread of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV);

or

(c) the seed has been produced from a crop grown in an area where BNYVV is

,known not to occur.

28. Seeds of Gossypium

spp.

Official statement that:

(a) the seed has been acid-delinted,

and

(b) no symptoms of Glomerella gossypii

Edgerton have been observed at the place of production since the beginning

of the last complete cycle of vegetation, and that a representative sample has been tested and has been found free

from Glomerella gossypii Edgerton in those tests.

EL

28.1. Seeds of Gossypium

spp.

Official statement that the seed has been

acid-delinted.

EL, E (Andalucia, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia,

Valencia)

29. Seeds of Mangifera

spp.

Official statement that the seeds

originate in areas known to be free from

Sternochetus mangiferae Fabricius.

E (Granada and Malaga), P (Alentejo, Algarve and

Madeira)

30. Used agricultural

machinery

(a) The machinery shall be cleaned and

free from soil and plant debris when brought in on places of production

where beets are grown,

or

(b) the machinery shall come from an area where BNYVV is known not to occur

DK, F (Britanny), FI, IRL, P (Azores), S (with the

exception of the District Council areas of Bromölla, Hässleholm, Kristianstad and Östra Göinge in the county

of Skåne), UK (Northern Ireland)

31. Fruits of Citrus L.,

Fortunella Swingle,

Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids originating in E and F (except Corsica)

Without prejudice to the requirements

applicable to the fruit in Schedule

IV(A)(II)(30.1):

(a) the fruits shall be free from leaves and peduncles; or

(b) in the case of fruits with leaves or peduncles, official statement that the fruits are packed in closed containers which have been officially sealed and shall remain sealed during their transport through a protected zone, recognised for these fruits, and shall bear a distinguishing mark to be reported on the passport.

EL, F (Corsica), I, P

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS WHICH MUST BE SUBJECT TO A PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION -AT THE PLACE OF PRODUCTION IF ORIGINATING IN

THE COMMUNITY, BEFORE BEING MOVED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY – IN THE

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OR THE CONSIGNOR COUNTRY, IF ORIGINATING OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY- BEFORE BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER COMMUNITY

PART A

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS ORIGINATING IN THE COMMUNITY

I. Plants, plant products and other objects which are potential carriers of harmful organisms of relevance for the entire Community and which must be accompanied by a plant passport

1. Plants and plant products

1.1. Plants, intended for planting other than seeds, of the genera Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh.,

Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Prunus L., other than Prunus laurocerasus L. and Prunus lusitanica L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers., and Stranvaesia Lindl.

1.2. Plants of Beta vulgaris L. and Humulus lupulus L., intended for planting, other than seeds.

1.3. Plants of stolon- or tuber-forming species of Solanum L. or their hybrids, intended for planting.

1.4. Plants of Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids and Vitis L., other than fruit and seeds.

1.5. Without prejudice to point 1.6, plants of Citrus L. and their hybrids other than fruit and seeds.

1.6. Fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf. and their hybrids with leaves and peduncles.

1.7. Wood within the meaning of the first subparagraph of Article 2(2), where it:

(a) has been obtained in whole or part from one of the following genera:

- Castanea Mill, excluding wood which has been stripped of bark,

- Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface

and

(b) meets one of the following descriptions laid down in Annex I, Part II to Council Regulation (EEC)

NO. 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs

Tariff:

2. Plants, plant products and other objects produced by producers whose production and sale is authorised

to persons professionally engaged in plant production, other than those plants, plant products and other objects which are prepared and ready for sale to the final consumer, and for which it is ensured by the responsible official bodies of the Member States, that the production thereof is clearly separate from that of other products

2.1. Plants intended for planting other than seeds of the genera Abies Mill., Apium graveolens L.,

Argyranthemum spp., Aster spp., Brassica spp., Castanea Mill., Cucumis spp., Dendranthema (DC) Des Moul., Dianthus L. and hybrids Exacum spp., Fragaria L., Gerbera Cass., Gypsophila L., all varieties of New Guinea hybrids of Impatiens L., Lactuca spp., Larix Mill., Leucanthemum L., Lupinus L.,

Pelargonium l'Hérit. ex Ait., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L., Platanus L., Populus L., Prunus laurocerasus L.,

Prunus lusitanica L., Pseudotsuga Carr., Quercus L., Rubus L., Spinacia L., Tanacetum L., Tsuga Carr. and Verbena L. and other plants of herbaceous species, other than plants of the family Gramineae, intended for planting, and other than bulbs, corms, rhizomes, seeds and tubers.

2.2. Plants of Solanaceae, other than those referred to in point 1.3 intended for planting, other than seeds.

2.3. Plants of Araceae, Marantaceae, Musaceae, Persea spp. and Strelitziaceae, rooted or with growing

medium attached or associated

2.4. Seeds and bulbs of Allium ascalonicum L., Allium cepa L. and Allium schoenoprasum L. intended for

planting and plants of Allium porrum L. intended for planting.

3. Bulbs and corms intended for planting, produced by producers whose production and sale is authorised

to persons professionally engaged in plant production, other than those plants, plant products and other objects which are prepared and ready for sale to the final consumer, and for which it is ensured by the responsible official bodies of the Member States, that the production thereof is clearly separate from that of other products of Camassia Lindl., Chionodoxa Boiss., Crocus flavus Weston 'Golden Yellow', Galanthus L., Galtonia candicans (Baker) Decne., miniature cultivars and their hybrids of the genus Gladiolus Tourn. ex L., such as Gladiolus callianthus Marais, Gladiolus colvillei Sweet, Gladiolus nanus hort., Gladiolus ramosus hort. and Gladiolus tubergenii hort., Hyacinthus L., Iris L., Ismene Herbert, Muscari Miller, Narcissus L., Orinthogalum L., Puschkinia Adams, Scilla L. Tigridia Juss. and Tulipa L.

II. Plants, plant products and other objects which are potential carriers of harmful organisms of relevance for certain protected zones, and which must be accompanied by a plant passport valid for

the appropriate zone when introduced into or moved within that zone

Without prejudice to the plants, plant products and other objects listed in Part I.

1. Plants, plant products and other objects

1.1. Plants of Albies Mill., Larix Mill., Picea A. Dietr., Pinus L. and Pseudotsuga Carr.

1.2. Plants intended for planting, other than seeds, of Populus L. and Beta vulgaris L.

1.3. Plants, other than fruit and seeds, of Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia

Mill, Eriobotrya Lindl., Eucalyptus l'Hérit., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L.,

Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers. and Stranvaesia Lindl.

1.4. Live pollen for pollination of Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill.,

Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers. and Stranvaesia Lindl.

1.5. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L., intended for planting.

1.6. Plants of Beta vulgaris L., intended for industrial processing

1.7. Soil from beet and unsterilised waste from beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

1.8. Seeds of Beta vulgaris L., Dolichos Jacq., Gossypium spp. and Phaseolus vulgaris L.

1.9. Fruits (bolls) of Gossypium spp. and unginned cotton

1.10. Wood within the meaning of the first subparagraph of Article 2(2), where it

(a) has been obtained in whole or part from conifers (Coniferales), excluding wood which has been

stripped of bark;

and

(b) meets one of the following descriptions laid down in Annex I, Part II to Regulation (EEC) No.

2658/87:

CN code

Description

4401 10 00

4401 21 00 ex 4401 30

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms

Wood in chips or particles

Wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

4403 20

ex 4404 10 00

4406 10 00

ex 4407 10

ex 4415 10 ex 4415 20

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared:

- other than treated with paint, stains creosote or other preservatives

Split poles: piles pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise

Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties):

- not impregnated

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger- jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm (in particular, beams, planks, flitches, boards, laths)

Packing cases, crates, drums

Pallets, box pallets and other load boards:

- other than pallets and box pallets where they satisfy the standard set up for 'UIC

pallets' and are marked accordingly

1.11. Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales).

2. Plants, plant products and other objects produced by producers whose production and sale is authorised

to persons professionally engaged in plant production, other than those plants, plant products and other objects which are prepared and ready for sale to the final consumer, and for which it is ensured by the responsible official bodies of the Member States, that the production thereof is clearly separate from that of other products

2.1. Plants of Begonia L., intended for planting, other than corms, seeds, tubers, and plants of Euphorbia

pulcherrima Willd., Ficus L. and Hibiscus L., intended for planting, other than seeds

PART B

PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND OTHER OBJECTS ORIGINATING IN TERRITORIES, OTHER

THAN THOSE TERRITORIES REFERRED TO IN PART A

I. Plants, plant products and other objects which are potential carriers of harmful organisms of relevance for the entire Community

1. Plants, intended for planting, other than seeds but including seeds of Cruciferae Gramineae, Trifolium

spp., originating in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, New Zealand and Uruguay, genera Triticum, Secale and X Triticosecale from Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa and the USA. Capsicum spp. Helianthus annuus L., Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karsten ex Farw., Medicago

sativa L., Prunus L., Rubus L., Oryza spp., Zea mais L., Allium ascalonicum L., Allium cepa L., Allium

porrum L., Allium schoenoprasum L. and Phaseolus L.

2. Parts of plants, other than fruits and seeds of:

— Castanea Mill., Dendranthema (DC) Des. Moul., Dianthus L., Gypsophila L., Pelargonium l'Herit. ex

Ait, Phoenix spp., Populus L., Quercus L., Solidago L. and cut flowers of Orchidaceae,

— conifers (Coniferales),

— Acer saccharum Marsh., originating in North American countries,

— Prunus L., originating in non-European countries,

— Cut flowers of Aster spp., Eryngium L., Hypericum L., Lisianthus L., Rosa L. and Trachelium L.,

originating in non-European countries,

— leafy vegetables of Apium graveolens L. and Ocimum L.

3. Fruits of:

—Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, Momordica L. and Solanum melongena

L.

— Annona L., Cydonia Mill., Diospyros L., Malus Mill., Mangifera L., Passiflora L., Prunus L., Psidium

L., Pyrus L., Ribes L. Syzygium Gaertn., and Vaccinium L., originating in non-European countries.

4. Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.

5. Isolated bark of:

— conifers (Coniferales),

— Acer saccharum Marsh, Populus L., and Quercus L. other than Quercus suber L.

6. Wood within the meaning of the first subparagraph of Article 2(2), where it:

(a) has been obtained in whole or part from one of the order, genera or species as described hereafter:

— Castanea Mill.,

— Castanea Mill., Quercus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in

North American countries,

— Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface,

— Conifers (Coniferales), other than Pinus L., originating in non-European countries, including wood

which has not kept its natural round surface,

— Pinus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface,

— Populus L., originating in countries of the American continent,

— Acer saccharum Marsh., including wood which has not kept its natural surface, originating in North

American countries,

and

b) meets one of the following descriptions laid down in Annex I, Part II to Regaulation (EEC) No

2658/87:

CN code

Description

4401 10 00

ex 4401 21

00

4401 22

ex 4401 30 ex 4403 20

4403 91 00

4403 99

ex 4404 10

00

ex 4404 20

00

4406 10 00 ex 4407 10

ex 4407 91 ex 4407 99

ex 4415 10 ex 4415 20 ex 4416 00

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms

Wood in chips or particles

— coniferous originating in non-European countries

Wood in chips or particles

— non-coniferous

Wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets, or similar forms

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood or roughly squared

— other than treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives, coniferous originating in non-European countries

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood or squared:

— other than treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

— oak (Quercus spp.)

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or squared:

— other than treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives,

— other than coniferous, of oak (Quercus spp.) or of beech (Fagus spp.)

Split poles: piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise:

— coniferous, originating in non-European countries

Split poles: piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise:

— non-coniferous

Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood:

— not impregnated

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards, laths:

— coniferous originating in non-European countries

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards, laths:

— of oak (Quercus spp.)

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards, laths:

— other than coniferous, of tropical woods, of oak (Quercus spp.) or of beech (Fagus spp.) Packing cases, crates and drums of wood originating in non-European countries

Pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood originating in non-European countries

Barrels of wood, including staves, of oak (Quercus spp.)

Pallets and box pallets (CN code ex 4415 20) are also exempted where they satisfy the standard set up for

'UIC pallets' and are marked accordingly.

7. (a) Soil and growing medium as such, which consists in whole or in part of soil or solid organic

substances such as parts of plants, humus including peat or bark, other than that composed entirely of peat.

(b) Soil and growing medium, attached to or associated with plants, consisting in whole or in part of

material specified in (a) or consisting in part of any solid inorganic substance, intended to sustain the vitality of the plants, originating in:

—Turkey,

— Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine,

— non-European countries, other than Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

8. Grain of the genera Triticum, Secale and X Triticosecale originating in Afghanistan, India, Iraq,

Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa and the USA.

II. Plants, plant products and other objects which are potential carriers of harmful organisms of relevance for certain protected zones

Without prejudice to the plants, plant products and other objects listed in I.

1. Plants of Beta vulgaris L., intended for industrial processing

2. Soil from beet and unsterilised waste from beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

3. Live pollen for pollination of Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill.,

Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers., and Stranvaesia Lindl.

4. Parts of plants, other than fruit and seeds of Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L.,

Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L., other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers., and Stranvaesia Lindl.

5. Seeds of Dolichos Jacq., Magnifera spp., Beta vulgaris L. and Phaseolus vulgaris L.

6. Seeds and fruits (bolls) of Gossypium spp. and unginned cotton.

7. Wood within the meaning of the first subparagraph of Article 2(2), where it

(a) has been obtained in whole or part from conifers (Coniferales), other than Pinus L., originating in

European third countries; and

(b) meets one of the following descriptions laid down in Annex I, Part II to Regaulation (EEC) No

2658/87:

CN code

Description

4401 10 00

4401 21 00 ex 4401 30

4403 20

ex 4404 10 00

4406 10 00

ex 4407 10

4415 10

4415 20

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms

Wood in chips or particles

Wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared:

— other than treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

Split poles: piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise

Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties):

— not impregnated

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger- jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards, laths

Packing cases, crates and drums

Pallets, box pallets and other load boards

Pallets and box pallets (CN code ex 4415 20) are also exempted where they satisfy the standards set up for

'UIC pallets' and are marked accordingly.

8. Parts of plants of Eucalyptus l'Hérit.

ZONES IN THE COMMUNITY RECOGNISED AS «PROTECTED ZONES», IN RESPECT OF HARMFUL ORGANISM(S) LISTED AGAINST THEIR NAMES

1. HARMFUL ORGANISMS

2. PROTECTED ZONES: TERRITORY OF

(a) Insects, mites and nematodes, at all stages of their development

1. Anthonomus grandis (Boh.)

Greece, Spain (Andalusia, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia, Valencia)

2. Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations)

Ireland, Portugal (Alentejo, Azores, Beira Interior, Beira Litoral, Entre Douro e Minho, Madeira, Ribatejo e Oeste and Trás-os-Montes), Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom

3. Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug.)

Ireland, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)

GOVERNMENT OF MALTA

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Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment

Plant Health Department

Lija – Malta

PLANT HEALTH CLEARANCE DOCUMENT

No.

PART A

1. Name and address of exporter

2. Phytosanitary Certificate No.

issued by the plant protection organisation of on _(date)

3. Name and address of importer

4. Official registration No. of importer

3. Name and address of importer

5. Place of origin

6. Declared means of conveyance

7. Declared point of entry

6. Declared means of conveyance

8. Expected date and time of arrival

8.Distinguishing marks, number and description of packages, name of produce, botanical name of plants and Taric

9. Quantity declared

10. This consignment contains produce of phytosanitary relevance.

11. I hereby declare that the information above is correct. I hereby allow the use of information within this document for internal purposes of the Department.

Signature ID No. Date

PART B

TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED PLANT HEALTH INSPECTOR

Date

Name and signature of authorized officer

Stamp of Plant Health Department

GOVERNMENT OF MALTA

1. Plant Health Department

Lija – Malta

Phytosanitary Certificate No. EXPORT

2. Declared name and address of consigner

3. Plant Quarantine Section, Malta to Plant Protection Organisation of:

………………………………………………

2. Declared name and address of consigner

4. Place of origin

5. Declared means of conveyance

6. Name and address of exporter

7. Declared point of entry

6. Name and address of exporter

8. Distinguishing marks, number and description of packages,

name of produce, botanical name of plants

9. Quantity declared

10. This is to certify that the plants or plant products described above

have been inspected according to appropriate procedures, and

are considered to be free from quarantine pests practically free from other injurious pests, and that they are considered to conform with the content phytosanitary regulations of the importing country

11. Additional declaration

DISINFESTATION AND/OR DISINFECTION TREATMENT

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

12. Treatment

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

13. Chemical (active ingredient)

14. Duration and temperature

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

15. Concentration

16. Date

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

17. Additional information

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

GOVERNMENT OF MALTA

1. Plant Health Department

Lija – Malta

Phytosanitary Certificate No.

For Re-Export

ORIGINAL

2. Declared name and address of consigner

3. Plant Quarantine Section, Malta

to Plant Protection Organisation of:

………………………………………………

2. Declared name and address of consigner

9. Place of origin

10. Declared means of conveyance

11. Name and address of exporter

12. Declared point of entry

11. Name and address of exporter

13. Distinguishing marks, number and description of packages,

name of produce, botanical name of plants

9. Quantity declared

13. This is to certify

That the plants products described above were imported into Malta (country of re-export)…………………….

from (country of origin)…………………….. covered by Phytosanitary Certificate no. ……………………….

* □ original □ certified true copy of which is attached to this Certificate. that they are

* □ packed □ repacked in □ original □ new containers. that based on the

* □ original Phytosanitary Certificate and □ additional inspection, they are considered to conform with the current regulations of the importing country, and

that during storage in Malta (country of re-export) the consignment has not been subjected to the risk of infestation or infection.

* Insert tick in the appropriate boxes.

14. Additional declaration

DISINFESTATION AND/OR DISINFECTION TREATMENT

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

15. Treatment

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

13. Chemical (active ingredient)

14. Duration and temperature

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

15. Concentration

18. Date

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

19. Additional information

18. Place of issue

Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

Stamp:

Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment

Plant Health Department

Malta

NUMBER: ………………

LETTER OF AUTHORITY

For the introduction and movement of prohibited pests and regulated article listed in Schedule 1 to 5 of the Plant Quarantine Regulations and other living plant pests at all stages of their development for trial or scientific purposes and for work on plant breeding

(Plant Quarantine Regulations LN )

1. Name and address of consignor/Plant Protection organisation of the country of origin

2. Name and address of person responsible for the approved activities

3. Plant Quarantine Section

Plant Health Department

Malta

4. Address and description of the specific site or sites for quarantine containment

5. Place of origin (documentary evidence attached for the imported material)

4. Address and description of the specific site or sites for quarantine containment

6. Phytosanitary certificate number :

Plant Passport Number::

7. Declared point of entry for the imported research material

6. Phytosanitary certificate number :

Plant Passport Number::

8. Scientific name(s) of the material, including the pests concerned

9. Quantity of the research material

10. Type of research material

11. Additional declaration

This material is introduced into / moved within Malta under LN Delete as applicable

12. Additional information

13. Endorsement by the responsible official body of the country of origon of the material

Place of Endorsement: Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer:

9. Stamp of the Plant Health Department, Malta

Place of issue: Date:

Name and signature of authorised officer: