Netherlands: EU sees major differences in approach ToBRFV

Published 2021년 9월 14일

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The European Commission has conducted audits in member states to assess their management of the tomato virus ToBRFV, with initial results indicating a need for more harmonization, particularly in outbreak management. A recent meeting of the Standing Committee of Plant Health highlighted differences in approach, focusing on test and diagnosis methods and the testing capacity of imported seed, especially from China and Guatemala, where contaminated seed has been found. Malta has also reported infections and is collaborating with Dutch and Italian authorities to investigate the source.

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The European Commission has carried out audits in a number of member states to see how member states deal with the dangerous tomato virus ToBRFV. The preliminary results show that more harmonization of 'outbreak management' is needed. This is evident from a recently published report of a meeting of the Standing Committee of Plant Health just before the summer. It is not clear where exactly the differences in approach were found. Text continues under the photo contaminated seed Discussion points during the meeting revolved around test and diagnosis methods and the testing capacity of imported seed. This is of particular concern to the European Commission. Member States find a relatively large amount of contaminated seed from different destinations. Guatemala was previously under a magnifying ...

Source: Groenten & Fruit