This Decision sets out temporary emergency measures aimed at providing strengthened prevention of the entry of harmful organisms, and in particular of Guignardia citricarpa Kiely and Xanthomonas campestris in respect of fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, originating in Argentina and Brazil. By way of derogation f Annex IV to Directive 2000/29/EC, this Decision stipulates that as from 1 May 2004 citrus fruits originating in Argentina or Brazil may only be introduced into the territory of the European Union if they comply with the requirements specified in the Annex.
2004-04-29