The European Union has imposed additional requirements for rose cut flowers (Rosa spp.) from certain countries. The measures are related to findings of the African fruit moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick, False Codling Moth) during import inspections.
This concerns an amendment to the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 ANNEX VII: inscriptions. This amendment is described in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2004.
Q-organism
The African fruit moth is an EU quarantine organism. Introduction of a Q-organism into the EU can have far-reaching economic and social consequences. Additionally, the African fruit moth is designated as a priority organism, meaning the EU can take extra precautionary measures.
New Requirements
The new requirements for rose cut flowers apply to countries on the African continent: Israel, Cape Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and Saint Helena. These countries must inform the EU in advance about the status of this pest organism in their country. They must choose one of the following options:
- country is free
- area is free
- recognized production site is free
- recognized production location is free of, and a systems approach, or a post-harvest treatment
The country must communicate in advance what their free areas and/or recognized production sites and/or recognized production locations are for options 2, 3, and 4.
For more information: Inscriptions for import other than vegetables and fruits.
The effective date is April 26, 2025. This means that the Phytosanitary Certificate for importing rose cut flowers from these countries must contain the mandatory inscription from this date. Additionally, inspections will check if the country of origin has reported to the EU in advance.
The Quality Control Bureau (KCB) oversees this and imposes appropriate measures in case of deviations.
- In the absence of the correct inscription: shipment is temporarily held, permission to amend Phytosanitary Certificate must be requested.
- Area, production site, or production location is not on the list: shipment is refused.
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