Strict enforcement of NVWA on sampling requirements for testing ToBRFV in Netherlands

Published 2021년 11월 29일

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The European Union (EU) has implemented emergency measures requiring tomato and paprika seeds to be tested for the Tomato Brown Rupture Virus (ToBRFV) using harmonized methods. The Netherlands (NVWA) has been tasked with overseeing these tests, which are essential for issuing plant passports and export certification. An audit in 2020 highlighted the need for improved sampling monitoring, leading to the NVWA adjusting the Dutch method to align with EU regulations. As of 1 January 2022, unauthorized sampling of these seeds will be prohibited for official statements. Companies can choose from three sampling options, including through a quality control agency like Naktuinbouw, and those registering for its new Booot module will receive an exemption from the requirement for actual authorization until 1 June 2022.

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European Union (EU) emergency measures for ToBRFV require tomato and paprika seeds to be tested for the absence of the virus using harmonized methods. The sampling must be performed by or under the supervision of the NVWA. The test results are used for issuing plant passports and export certification. The NVWA has already carried out inspections of the implementation of the ToBRFV tests. An EU audit at the end of 2020 showed that sampling monitoring could be improved. That is why the NVWA had to immediately align the Dutch working method with the EU emergency measures. It is also prescribed that the working method for export complies with the legal requirements of the European Control Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Three sampling options Sampling of tomato and bell pepper seeds without authorization is not permitted from 1 January 2022 if the test results are required for an official statement. This concerns the issue of plant passports and export certification. From the set date there ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst