The EU expands the list of prohibited pests in its territory to protect crops and ecosystems
10 Jul 2026
Effective: 09 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Importers, farmers, nurseries, plant sector operators and phytosanitary authorities
Summary
The European Commission updates restrictions on dangerous plant pests, prohibiting their introduction or spread in the EU. It affects importers, farmers and operators in the plant sector.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1553 amends Regulation 2022/1941 to update the list of harmful organisms whose introduction, movement, maintenance, multiplication or release is temporarily prohibited in the territory of the European Union. This measure responds to the need to adapt phytosanitary restrictions in respo…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601553: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1553 de la Comisión, de 9 de julio de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2022/1941 en lo referente a la prohibición temporal de introducción, traslado, mantenimiento, multiplicación o liberación de determinadas plagas en el territorio de la Unión