Propagation Material of Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2018

Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 20,066, 5 ta’ Ottubru, 2018 B 3119

L.N. 317 of 2018

PLANT QUARANTINE ACT

(CAP. 433)

Propagation Material of Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2018

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by article 32 of the Plant

Quarantine Act, the Minister for the Environment, Sustainable

Development and Climate Change has made the following

regulations:-

The title of these regulations is the Propagation Material of Citation.

Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2018.

(1) The scope of these regulations is to make provisions Scope.

to assure that any propagation material of ornamental plants produced

or placed on the market in Malta meets specified standards of quality.

(2) These regulations shall apply to plant material utilised for

the propagation of ornamental plants, hereinafter referred to as the

propagation material as hereinafter defined, produced and marketed

within the European Union and shall apply without prejudice to the

plant health rules laid down by Council Directive 2000/29/EC and its

amendments as transposed in the Plant Quarantine (Harmful S.L. 433.03

Organisms) Regulations.

(3)

These regulations shall not apply to propagation material

(a) intended to be exported to third countries, which is

identified as such and which is kept sufficiently isolated;

(b) the products of which are not intended for ornamental

purposes, if it is covered by other laws on the marketing of such

material.

(4) These regulations transpose Commission Directives 93/49/

EEC, 98/56/EC, 1999/67/EC, 1999/68/EC and Commission

Implementing Directive (EU) 2018/484.

For the purpose of these regulations, the following Definitions.

definitions shall apply

"the Act" means the Plant Quarantine Act;

"the Directorate" means the Directorate or Department

responsible for plant health and which is the national responsible

official body for the scope of these regulations;

"the Director" means the Director responsible for the Directorate;

"lot" means a number of units of a single commodity, identifiable

by its homogeneity of composition and origin;

"marketing" refers to the sale or delivery by a supplier to another

person;

"sale" includes holding available or in stock, display with a view

to sale or offering for sale;

"propagation" means reproduction by vegetative or other means;

"propagation material" refers to plant material intended for

(a)

the propagation of ornamental plants; or

(b) the production of ornamental plants however, in the

case of production from whole plants, this definition applies only

to the extent that the resulting ornamental plant is intended for

further marketing;

"supplier" means any natural or legal person engaged

professionally in the marketing or importation from third countries of

propagation material.

Any person or entity introducing or importing in Malta

propagation material of ornamental plants from another EU Member

State or from a third country shall notify the Directorate, forty-eight

hours prior to the arrival of the material in Malta, by means of the EU

Plant Movement Notification form or the Third Countries Notification

form available on the Directorate’s website, of each lot supplied or

received by them.

(1) Propagation material may be marketed with a

reference to a variety, only if the variety concerned is

(a) legally protected by a plant variety right in

accordance with provisions on the protection of new varieties,

(b)

officially registered,

(c)

commonly known,

(d) entered on a list kept by the supplier with its detailed

description and denomination. Such lists shall be drawn up in

accordance with accepted international guidelines, where these

are applicable. The lists shall be available, on request, to the

responsible official body of the Member State concerned.

(2) As far as possible, each variety shall bear the same

denomination in all the Member States in accordance with

implementing measures established by the European Union, or in their

absence, in accordance with accepted international guidelines.

(3) Where propagation material is marketed with a reference to

a group of plants rather than a variety referred to in sub-regulation (1),

the supplier shall indicate the group of plants in such a way as to avoid

confusion with any varietal denomination.

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulations 2 Conditions to be

met by

and 10, propagation material, when marketed

propagation

material.

(a) shall at least on visual inspection, be substantially

free from any harmful organisms impairing quality, or any signs

or symptoms thereof, which reduce its usefulness,

(b) shall be substantially free of any defects likely to

impair its quality as propagation material,

(c) shall have satisfactory vigour and dimensions in

respect of its usefulness as propagation material,

(d) in the case of seeds, shall have satisfactory

germination capacity,

(e) if marketed with reference to a variety pursuant to

regulation 5, shall have satisfactory varietal identity and purity.

(2) Any propagation material that, on the basis of visible signs

or symptoms, is not substantially free from harmful organisms, shall

be properly treated or, where appropriate, shall be removed.

(3) In the case of citrus material, the following requirements

shall also be met

(a) it shall be derived from initial material which has

been checked and found to show no symptoms of any viruses,

virus-like organisms or diseases;

(b) it shall have been checked and found to be

substantially free of such viruses, virus-like organisms or

diseases since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation; and

(c)

in the case of grafting, it shall have been grafted onto

rootstocks other than those susceptible to viroids.

(4) In the case of flower bulbs, the propagation material shall

also be derived directly from material which, at the stage of the

growing crop, has been checked and found to be substantially free

from any harmful organisms and diseases, signs or symptoms thereof.

(5) Propagating material of Palmae belonging to the genera

and species referred to in the Schedule I and having a diameter of the

stem at the base of over 5cm shall comply with one of the following

requirements

(a) it shall have been grown for their entire life in an area

which has been established as free from Rhynchophorus

ferrugineus (Olivier) by the Directorate in accordance with

relevant international standards for Phytosanitary Measures;

(b) it shall have been grown in the two years prior to their

marketing in a site within the Union with complete physical

protection against the introduction of Rhychophorus ferrugineus

(Olivier) or in a site within the Union where the appropriate

preventive treatments have been applied with respect to that

harmful organism. It shall be subject to visual inspections carried

out at least once every four months, confirming freedom of that

material from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier).

Sub-regulation (5) shall apply without prejudice to the rules on

protected zones adopted pursuant to regulation 3 of the Plant

Quarantine (Harmful Organisms) Regulations and Article 5(3) of

Council Directive 2000/29/EC.

(6) A schedule is established for a particular genus or species

as in Schedule I, laying down additional conditions concerning the

quality with which propagation material shall comply when marketed.

A genus or species shall only be included in the schedule if there is a

demonstrated need for such additional rules. In determining such need

the following criteria shall apply

(a) the existence of problems with the quality of

propagation material of the species or genus concerned, which

can only be resolved satisfactorily through legislative means;

(b) the economic importance of propagation material of

the species or genus concerned;

(c) consistency with any international standards on

regulated non-quarantine pests.

(1)

Suppliers engaged in the production of propagation Conditions to be

satisfied by

material shall

suppliers.

(a) identify and monitor the critical points in their

production process which influence the quality of the material;

(b) keep information, for examination when requested by

the Directorate on the monitoring laid down in the paragraph (a);

(c) take samples where necessary for analysis in a

laboratory with suitable facilities and expertise;

(d) ensure that, during production, lots of propagation

material remain separately identifiable.

(2) In the case of the appearance, on the premises of a supplier

engaged in the production of propagation material, of a harmful

organism listed under the Plant Quarantine (Harmful Organisms) S.L. 433.03.

Regulations or in any measures established pursuant to regulation 6(6),

the supplier shall report this to the Directorate and shall carry out any

measures laid down by that Directorate.

(3) When propagation material is marketed, registered

suppliers shall keep records of their sales or purchases for at least

twelve months.

(1) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (2), suppliers Registration of

shall be officially registered in relation to the activities that they carry suppliers.

out under these regulations. The Directorate may deem suppliers, who

are already registered under the Act to be registered for the purposes of

these regulations. Such suppliers shall nonetheless comply with the

requirements hereof.

(2) Sub-regulation (1) shall not apply to suppliers marketing

only to persons not professionally engaged in the production or sale of

ornamental plants or propagation material. Such suppliers shall

nonetheless comply with the requirements of these regulations.

(1) Propagation material shall be marketed in lots. Documentation

However, propagation material of different lots may be marketed in a and labelling.

single consignment, provided that the supplier keeps records of the

composition and origin of the different lots.

(2) Propagation material when marketed shall be accompanied

by a label or other document prepared by the supplier.

(3) Requirements as to the label or document referred to in

sub-regulation (2), shall be established by the Directorate. In the case

of marketing of propagation material for persons not professionally

engaged in the production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation

material, requirements on labelling may be confined to appropriate

product information. Requirements as to packaging of propagation

material may be adopted accordingly.

(4) Sub-regulation (1) shall not apply to propagation material

that is marketed for persons not professionally engaged in the

production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation material.

Propagation material shall, where applicable, comply with

the relevant plant health conditions laid down in the Plant Quarantine

(Harmful Organisms) Regulations.

(1) Suppliers may market propagation material only if it

meets the requirements laid down in these regulations.

(2) Sub-regulation (1) shall not apply to propagation material

intended for –

(a)

trials or scientific purposes;

(b)

selection work; or

(c)

use in the conservation of genetic diversity.

Suppliers shall take all the necessary measures to guarantee

compliance with these regulations. To this end, the Directorate shall

ensure that propagation material is officially inspected -

(a)

at least by random checks; and

(b) at least in respect of marketing to persons

professionally engaged in the production or sale of ornamental

plants or propagation material,

to verify compliance with the requirements. The Directorate may also

take samples in order to verify compliance. In carrying out supervision

and monitoring, the Directorate shall have free access to all parts of

suppliers’ establishments at all reasonable times.

(1) If, during official inspections referred to in regulation

Non-compliance

12 or the trials referred to in regulation 18, it is found out that

propagation material does not meet the requirements of these

regulations, the Directorate shall ensure that the supplier takes

appropriate corrective action or, if that is not possible, shall prohibit

the marketing of that propagation material within the European Union.

(2)

If it is found out that propagation material marketed by a

particular supplier does not comply with the requirements of these

regulations, the Directorate shall ensure that appropriate measures are

taken in relation to that supplier.

(3) Any measures taken under sub-regulation (2) shall be

withdrawn as soon as it has been established with adequate certainty

that the propagation material intended for marketing by the supplier

will, in future, comply with the requirements and conditions of these

regulations.

In the event of temporary difficulties in the supply of Less stringent

propagation material satisfying the requirements of these regulations requirements.

that cannot be overcome within the European Union, rules may be

adopted, concerning the marketing of propagation material meeting

less stringent requirements.

The marketing of propagation material that complies with Marketing

the requirements of these regulations shall be subject to no restrictions restrictions.

as regards supplier, quality, plant health, labelling and packaging other

than those laid down in these regulations.

(1) It shall be decided whether propagation material Equivalence.

produced in a third country affords equivalent guarantees in all

respects to material produced within the European Union in

accordance with these regulations.

(2) Pending the decision referred to in sub-regulation (1),

propagation material may not be imported from third countries unless

the importing supplier ensures prior to import that the material to be

imported affords equivalent guarantees in all respects to propagation

material produced within the European Union in accordance with these

regulations, in particular in relation to quality, identification and plant

health.

(3) The importer shall notify the responsible official bodies of

material imported under sub-regulation (2) and shall keep

documentary evidence of his contract with the supplier in the third

country.

Detailed rules for implementing the provisions of these Implementing

procedures.

regulations shall be established by the Directorate where necessary.

Where appropriate, trials or tests shall be carried out on Experimentation.

samples to check that propagation material complies with the

requirements and conditions of these regulations.

The Propagation Material

of

Ornamental

Plants Repeal.

Regulations are hereby repealed.

Schedule I

Conditions to be met by ornamental plant propagation material

and whole ornamental plants

(a) The plant material must, at least on visual inspection, be

substantially free from any harmful organisms and diseases impairing

quality, or any signs or symptoms thereof, which reduce the usefulness

of the propagation material or ornamental plants and in particular be

free from those organisms and diseases listed in the Schedule hereto in

respect of the genus or species concerned.

(b) The material shall have adequate identity and purity

relative to the genus or species in question, or where appropriate,

group of plants, and, where marketed or intended to be marketed with

a reference to the variety, shall also have identity and purity as to the

variety.

(c) This Schedule is without prejudice to the provisions laid

down in the Regulation (EEC) No 316/68 of the Council fixing quality

standards for fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage.

List of specific harmful organisms and diseases

liable to affect quality

Genus or species

Specific harmful organisms and diseases

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Begonia x hiemalis

development

Fotsch

- Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci

- Aphelenchoides spp.

- Ditylenchus destructor

- Meloidogyne spp.

- Myzus ornatus

- Otiorrhynchus sulcatus

- Sciara

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Bacteria

- Erwinia chrysanthemi

- Rhodococcus fascians

- Xanthomonas campestris pv. begoniae

Fungi

- Powdery mildew

- Stem rot pathogens (Phytophthora spp., Pythium

spp. and Rhizoctonia spp.)

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Leafcurl disease

- Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens

necrotic spot virus).

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Citrus spp.

development

- Aleurothrixus floccosus (Mashell)

- Meloidogyne spp.

- Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana)

- Tylenchulus semipenetrans

Fungi

- Phytophthora spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms and in particular

- Viroids such as exocortis, cachexia-xyloporosis

- Diseases that induce psorosis-like young leaves,

symptoms such as

psorosis, ring spot, cristacortis, impietratura,

concave gum

- Infectious variegation

- Citrus leaf rugose.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Dendranthema x

development

grandiflorum (Ramat)

Kitam

- Agromyzidae

- Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci

- Aphelenchoides spp.

- Diarthronomia chrysanthemi

- Lepidoptera

in

particular

Cacoecimorpha

pronubana, Epichoristodes acerbella

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Bacteria

- Agrobacterium tumefaciens

- Erwinia chrysanthemi.

Fungi

Dendranthema x

grandiflorum (Ramat)

- Fusarium oxysporum spp. chrysanthemi

Kitam (contd.)

- Puccinia chrysanthemi

- Pythium spp.

- Rhizoctonia solani

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Chrysanthemum B mosaic virus

- Tomato aspermy cucmovirus.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Dianthus caryophyllus

development

L. and hybrids

- Agromyzidae

- Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

- Lepidoptera

in

particular

Cacoecimorpha

pronubana, Epichoristodes acerbella

Fungi

- Alternaria dianthi

- Alternaria dianthicola

- Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. dianthi

- Mycosphaerella dianthi

- Phytophthora nicotiana spp. parasitica

- Rhizoctonia solani

- Stem rot (Fusarium spp. and Pythium spp.)

- Uromyces dianthi

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Carnation etched ring caulimovirus

- Carnation mottle carmovirus

- Carnation necrotic fleck closterovirus

- Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens

necrotic spot virus).

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Euphorbia

development

pulcherrima (Wild ex

Kletzch)

- Aleurodidae, in particular Bemisia tabaci

Bacteria

- Erwinia chrysanthemi

Fungi

- Fusarium spp.

- Pythium ultimum

- Phytophthora spp.

- Rhizoctonia solani

- Thielaviopsis basicola

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

-

Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus,

Impatiens necrotic spot virus).

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Gerbera L.

development

- Agromyzidae

- Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci

- Aphelenchoides spp.

- Lepidoptera

- Meloidogyne spp.

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Fungi

- Fusarium spp.

- Phytophthora cryptogea

- Powdery mildew

- Rhizoctonia solani

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus,

Impatiens necrotic spot virus).

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Gladiolus L.

development

- Ditylenchus dipsaci

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Bacteria

- Pseudomonas marginata

- Rhodococcus fascians

Fungi

- Botrytis gladiolorum

- Curvularia trifolii

- Fusarium oxysporum spp. gladioli

- Penicillium gladioli

- Sclerotinia spp.

- Septoria gladioli

- Urocystis gladiolicola

- Uromyces trasversalis

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Aster yellow mycoplasm

- Corky pit agent

- Cucumber mosaic virus

- Gladiolus ring spot virus (syn. Narcissus latent virus)

- Tobacco rattle virus

Other harmful organisms

- Cyperus esculentus.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Lilium L.

development

- Aphelenchoides spp.

- Rhyzoglyphus spp.

- Pratylenchus penetrans

- Rotylenchus robustus

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Bacteria

- Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora

- Rhodococcus fascians

Fungi

- Cylindrocarpon destructans

- Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lilii

- Pythium spp.

- Rhizoctonia spp.

- Rhizopus spp.

- Sclerotium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Cucumber mosaic virus

- Lily symptomless virus

- Lily virus X

- Tobacco rattle virus

- Tulip breaking virus

Other harmful organisms

- Cyperus esculentus.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Malus Miller

development

- Anarsia lineatella

- Eriosoma lanigerum

- Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii,

Pseudaulacaspis

pentagona,

Quadraspidiotus

perniciosus

Bacteria

- Agrobacterium tumefaciens

- Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae

Fungi

- Armillariella mellea

- Chondrostereum purpureum

- Nectria galligena

- Phytophthora cactorum

- Rosellinia necatrix

- Venturia spp.

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

All.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Narcissus L.

development

- Aphelenchoides subtenuis

- Ditylenchus destructor

- Eumerus spp.

- Merodon equestris

- Pratylenchus penetrans

- Rhizoglyphidae

- Tarsonemidae

Fungi

- Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. narcissi

- Sclerotinia spp.

- Sclerotium bulborum

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Tobacco rattle virus

- Narcissus white streak agent

- Narcissus yellow stripe virus

Other harmful organisms

- Cyperus esculentus.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Palmae as regards the

development

following genera and

- Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Oliver)

species

- Areca catechu L.

- Syagrus

romanzoffiana

(Cham.) Glassman

- Arenga pinnata

(Wurmb) Merr.

- Bismarckia Hildebr.

& H. Wendl.

- Borassus flabellifer

L.

- Brahea armata S.

Watson

- Brahea edulis

H.Wendl.

- Butia capitata (Mart.)

Becc.

- Calamus merrillii

Becc.

- Caryota maxima

Blume

- Caryota cumingii

Lodd. ex Mart.

- Chamaerops humilis

L.

- Cocos nucifera L.

- Corypha utan Lam.

- Copernicia Mart.

- Elaeis guineensis

Jacq.

- Howea forsteriana

Becc.

- Jubaea chilensis

(Molina) Baill.

- Livistona australis C.

Martius

- Livistona decora (W.

Bull) Dowe

- Livistona rotundifolia

(Lam.) Mart.

- Metroxylon sagu

Rottb.

- Roystonea regia

(Kunth) O.F. Cook

- Phoenix canariensis

Chabaud

- Phoenix dactylifera

L.

-

Phoenix reclinata Jacq.

-

Phonix roebelenii O’

Brien

- Phoenix sylvestris (L.)

Roxb.

- Phoenix theophrasti

Greuter

- Pritchardia Seem. &

H. Wendl.

- Ravenea rivularis Jum.

& H.Perrier

- Sabal palmetto

(Walter) Lodd. ex

Schult. & Schult f.

- Trachycarpus fortunei

(Hook.) H.Wendl

Washingtonia H. Wendl.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Pelargonium L.

development

- Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci

- Lepidoptera

- Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis

Bacteria

- Rhodococcus fascians

- Xanthomonas campestris pv. pelargonii

Fungi

- Puccinia pelargonii zonalis

- Stem rot pathogens (Botrytis spp., Pythium spp.)

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Pelargonium flower break carmovirus

- Pelargonium leaf curl tombusvirus

- Pelargonium line pattern virus

- Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus,

Impatiens necrotic spot virus).

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Phoenix spp.

development

- Thysanoptera

Fungi

- Exosporium palmivorum

- Gliocladium wermoeseni

- Graphiola phoenicis

- Pestalozzia phoenicis

- Pythium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms

All.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Pinus nigra

development

- Blastophaga spp.

- Rhyacionia buoliana

Fungi

- Ophodermium seditiosum

Viruses and virus-like organisms

All.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Prunus L.

development

- Capnodis tenebrionis

- Meloidogyne spp.

- Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii,

Pseudaulacaspis

pentagona,

Quadraspidiotus

perniciosus

Bacteria

- Agrobacterium tumefaciens

- Pseudomonas syringae pv. mors prunorum

- Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae

Fungi

- Armillariella mellea

- Chondrostereum purpureum

- Nectria galligena

- Rosellinia necatrix

- Taphrina deformans

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Prune dwarf virus

- Prunus necrotic ringspot virus.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Pyrus L.

development

- Anarsia lineatella

- Eriosoma langerum

- Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii,

Pseudaulacaspis

pentagona, Quadraspidiotus

perniciosus

Bacteria

- Agrobacterium tumefaciens

- Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae

Fungi

- Armillariella mellea

- Chondrostereum purpureum

- Nectria galligena

- Phytophthora spp.

- Rosellinia necatrix

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms

All.

Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their

Rosa spp.

development

- Lepidoptera in particular Epichoristodes acerbella,

Cacoecimorpha pronubana,

- Meloidogyne spp.

- Pratylenchus spp.

- Tetranychus urticae

Bacteria

- Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Fungi

- Chondrostereum purpureum

- Coniothyrium spp.

- Diplocarpon rosae

- Peronospora sparsa

- Phragmidium spp.

- Rosellinia necatrix

- Sphaeroteca pannosa

- Verticillium spp.

Viruses and virus-like organisms in particular

- Apple mosaic virus

- Arabis mosaic nepovirus

- Prunus necrotic ringspot virus.

Schedule II

Additional provisions for lists of varieties of ornamental plants

1. This Schedule establishes additional implementing

provisions for lists of varieties of ornamental plants as kept by

suppliers pursuant to the paragraph (d) of regulation 5(1).

2. The lists kept by suppliers shall include the following

information

(i) the name of the variety, together with its commonly

known synonyms, where appropriate;

(ii) indications regarding the maintenance of the variety

and the propagation system applied;

(iii) description of the variety, at least on the basis of the

characteristics and their expressions as specified in accordance

with the provisions on the applications to be filed for

Community plant variety rights, where these are applicable;

(iv) if possible, indications as to how the variety differs

from the other varieties most closely resembling it.

3. Sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iv) of paragraph 2 hereof shall not

apply to any supplier whose activity is confined to the placing on the

market propagation material of ornamental plants.

Schedule III

Suppliers’ label or document

1. The suppliers’ label or document referred to in regulation 9

shall be of suitable material that has not previously been used and shall

be printed in Maltese or in English. It shall contain the following

information headings

(i)

indication "EC quality";

(ii)

indication of EU Member State code;

(iii) indication of the responsible official body or its

distinguishing code;

(iv) supplier’s registration number;

(v)

individual serial, week or batch number;

(vi) botanical name;

(vii) denomination of the variety, where appropriate. In the

case of rootstock, the denomination of the variety or its

designation;

(viii) denomination of the group of plants, where

appropriate;

(ix) quantity;

(x) in the case of imports from third countries pursuant to

regulation 16(2), the name of the country of production.

2. In the case where the propagation material is accompanied

by a plant passport in accordance with the Act, the plant passport may

constitute the suppliers’ label or document referred to in paragraph 1.

Nonetheless, the indication ‘EC quality’ and an indication of the

responsible official body must be given and, where appropriate, a

reference to the denomination of the variety, rootstock or group of

plants. In the case of imports from third countries pursuant to

regulation 16(2), the name of the country of production must also be

given. This information may be on the same document as the plant

passport but clearly separated.

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