The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European
Parliament and the Council of the EU yesterday on new rules proposed by
the Commission on plant health.
These amendments will help protect plant health in the EU more effectively,
which is vital for a competitive and sustainable agricultural and
horticultural production.
The measures include, for example, increased
phytosanitary guarantees and a more transparent procedure for granting
temporary derogations from import prohibitions.
Furthermore, the amended
rules streamline reporting obligations and cut administrative burden,
for example by requiring only a single annual report on controls of
passengers' luggage and postal packages for personal use.
The amended
Regulation also establishes a Union Plant Health Team of technical
experts who will provide urgent assistance to Member States confronted
with a new plant pest outbreak.
The Team may also assist third countries
in cases of outbreaks that could threaten the EU. (...)
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