Greece: The Region of Crete informs the registration in the phytosanitary register due to Spodoptera frugiperda

Published 2024년 2월 13일

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The Region of Crete is on high alert for the Spodoptera frugiperda, a quarantine insect that causes significant damage to crops and is considered a priority harmful organism by the EU. Producers and traders of certain crops, including pepper, eggplant, maize, and some flowers, are required to register in the Phytosanitary Register of Crete Regional Unit to obtain a phytosanitary passport for the movement of these products. The Unified Agricultural Association of Ierapetra is collaborating with the Directorate of Agriculture to expedite this process.

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The Region of Crete is on alert for the quarantine insect Spodoptera frugiperda which causes great damage to crops. The insect is a quarantine pest for the EU. and is included in the list of priority harmful organisms of the European Union. Producers will have to register in the Phytosanitary Register which is a condition for approval to issue a phytosanitary passport. Regarding the presence of the quarantine pest Spodoptera frugiperda in Crete and in application of European legislation and the directives of the Ministry of AAT, and due to the imminent definition of Crete as an affected zone, the Region of Crete informs: Producers of pepper, eggplant and maize fruits (for human consumption) as well as plants (whole or cut) of chrysanthemums, pelargoniums and carnations, as well as professionals (traders) who distribute them outside Crete are required as a first step to register immediately in the phytosanitary register of Crete Regional Unit based. At a later stage, for which ...

Source: Agrotypos