Netherlands: NAK starts checking for phytophthora hot spots

Fresh Common Potato

Netherlands

Published Jun 22, 2022

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NAK carries out the checks on behalf of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). In the event that outbreaks of phytophthora are insufficiently combated, the NAK can issue a warning or impose an order subject to a penalty of 500 euros per day.

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Furthermore, the inspection service has been checking potato waste heaps since 15 April. These heaps are an important potential source of infection for the spread of phytophthora, especially at the beginning of the growing season. Growers are therefore obliged to cover heaps of waste from 15 April. The NAK also checks the correct covering of waste heaps at the request of the NVWA. In case of violation, a penalty of 500 ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst

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