European Commission 14 July 2017, Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 of 14 July 2017 amending Annexes I to V to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community

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The Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 amends Council Directive 2000/29/EC to enhance protective measures against harmful organisms affecting plants and plant products within the EU. Key provisions include the deletion and addition of specific harmful organisms to various annexes based on recent pest risk assessments and scientific revisions, as well as updates to special requirements for wood and host plants to mitigate phytosanitary risks. The application and enforcement of these amendments aim to ensure the protection of plant health across the Union, reflecting the latest scientific knowledge and pest categorization.AI