This Regulation lays down measures against the introduction and dissemination of the harmful organism Thrips palmi Karny as regards Thailand. Flowers of Orchidaceae which originate in Thailand may be introduced into the Republic of Croatia only if the following requirements have been complied: 1) If cut flowers of Orchidaceae: a) are produced at a place of production which has been found free from Thrips palmi Karny on the basis of official examinations carried out at least monthly during the three months prior to export; b) or, prior to export, have been subjected to an appropriate fumigation treatment to ensure that the consignment is free from harmful organisms belonging to the order Thysanoptera. 2) The cut flowers of Orchidaceae shall be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate in accordance with the Plant Health Act (Official Gazette 75/05) and the Regulation on measures against the introduction and spread of organisms harmful to plants, plant products and other regulated objects, and measures to control these organisms (Official Gazette 74/06).
Croatia · 2009-04-21