This Regulation provides for measures to ensure continued protection of the Union territory from Rose Rosette Virus. It prohibits the introduction into, movement, holding, multiplying and release of the specified pest in the Union territory. This Regulation compels Member States to provide information to any person in the Union territory in possession of plants which may be infected with the specified pest or its specified vector, of the presence or the suspected presence of the specified pest or of its specified vector, of the possible consequences and risks, and of the respective measures to be taken. It also lays down requirements for the introduction into the Union territory of the specified plants, such as: in case they are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate which includes an official statement laid down in Article 5(1) and in case they are handled, packaged and transported in a manner to prevent infestation by the specified vector.
2022-07-20