Documentation about changed requirements for importing plants with attached growing medium
From 1st of September 2019, changed requirements apply to the import of plants with attached growing medium, such as soil, peat, coco peat, perlite, etc.
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Number of stems per bunch (L11) mandatory for all cutflowers from 1st of january 2019.
The number of stems per bunch (L11) is information that has become more important to buyers over the years. The request to supply this information with cutflowers is becoming more frequent by the day. Supplying this information leads to lower costs for buyers/customers, more satisfied consumers and ultimately better pricing and more revenue. To get there it is necessary that suppliers present this information by default. Only then can buyers accurately set up their processes. For these reasons the number of stems per bunch (L11) will be made a mandatory characteristic code on position 5 for all cutflowers.
Number of stems per bunch (L11) mandatory for Rosa on position 5 from 1st of December 2018.
The number of stems per bunch (L11) is information that has become more important to buyers over the years. The request to supply this information with cutflowers is becoming more frequent by the day. Therfore the number of stems per bunch (L11) will be made a mandatory grading code on position 5 for all cutflowers.
Number of stems per bunch (L11) mandatory for Lilium from 1st of August 2018.
The number of stems per bunch (L11) is information that has become more important to buyers over the years. The request to supply this information with cutflowers is becoming more frequent by the day.
Number of stems per bunch (L11) mandatory for several cutflowers from 1st of June 2018.
The number of stems per bunch (L11) is information that has become more important to buyers over the years. The request to supply this information with cutflowers is becoming more frequent by the day.
Six additions to the EU Xylella host plant list
The European Commission has added 6 new plants to the Xylella host plant list. The host plant list contains plants that are susceptible to Xylella fastidiosa. All plants on this list require plant passports for trading within the EU.
