New European regulation to combat rice root-knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola in the EU
06 Jul 2026Effective: 03 Jul 202693 views
Who is affected:
Rice farmers, nurseries, host plant operators and phytosanitary authorities in the EU
Summary
The EU establishes mandatory measures to prevent and eradicate a nematode pest affecting rice and other crops. It replaces the previous 2022 regulation.
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1432 establishes an updated framework of phytosanitary measures to control Meloidogyne graminicola, a nematode that parasitizes rice and grass roots. It requires Member States to delimit demarcated zones where the pest is detected, applying eradication and containment measur…
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OJ:L_202601432: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1432 de la Comisión, de 3 de julio de 2026, sobre medidas para evitar el establecimiento y la propagación, en el territorio de la Unión, de Meloidogyne graminicola Golden & Birchfield, y para erradicar y contener dicha plaga en determinadas zonas demarcadas, y por el que se deroga el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2022/1372
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