Propagation Material of Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 275 of 2004)

B 4701 L.N. 275 of 2004 PLANT QUARANTINE ACT, 2001 (ACT NO. XVIII OF 2001) Propagation Material of Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2004 IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 32 of the Plant Quarantine Act, 2001, the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment has made the following regulations: 1. (1) The title of these regulations is the Propagation Material of Ornamental Plants Regulations, 2004. (2) These regulations shall come in force on the 15th May, 2004. 2. (1) The scope of these regulations is to make provisions for assuring that any propagation material of ornamental plants produced, placed on the market in Malta or being transhipped through Malta prior to its transport to another Member State meets specified standards of quality. (2) These regulations shall apply to plant material utilised for the propagation of ornamental plants, hereinafter referred to as the propagation material as hereinafter defined, produced and marketed within the European Union. (3) These regulations shall not apply to propagation material: (a) intended to be exported to third countries, which is identified as such and which is kept sufficiently isolated; (b) the products of which are not intended for ornamental purposes, if it is covered by other laws on the marketing of such material. Title and commencement. Scope. Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta, Nru. 17,584, 14 ta’ Mejju, 2004 Taqsima B –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– B 4702 3. For the purpose of these regulations, the following definitions shall apply: “the Act” means the Plant Quarantine Act, 2001; “the Department” means the Department responsible for Plant Health; “the Director” means the Director responsible for the Department and includes to the extent of the authority given, any officer authorised by him, in writing, to act in that behalf for any of the purposes of the Act; “lot” means a number of units of a single commodity, identifiable by its homogeneity of composition and origin; “marketing” refers to the sale or delivery by a supplier to another person; “sale” includes holding available or in stock, display with a view to sale or offering for sale; “propagation” means reproduction by vegetative or other means; “propagation material” refers to plant material intended for: (a) the propagation of ornamental plants, or (b) the production of ornamental plants however, in the case of production from whole plants, this definition applies only to the extent that the resulting ornamental plant is intended for further marketing; “responsible official body” means the Department; “supplier” means any natural or legal person engaged professionally in the marketing or importation of propagation material. 4. No person shall produce, place on the market in Malta or tranship through Malta prior to its transport to another Member State any propagation material unless this has been certified by the Director for any such purpose. Interpretation. Certification. B 4703 5. (1) Any person producing, placing on the market in Malta or transhipping through Malta prior to its transport to another Member State any propagation material shall notify the Director. (2) A notice submitted in accordance to subregulation (1) of this regulation shall be submitted on such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may form time to time by notice in the Gazette establish. 6. (1) Upon receipt of a notice in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5 hereof, the Director shall ascertain that the conditions for certification have been met and the Director shall issue such a certificate only if the propagation material meets such conditions or standards. (2) Prior to certifying any propagation material in accordance with subregulation (1) of this regulation, the Director or his authorised representative shall inspect, collect and test such sample or samples as may be required in order to establish that any provisions of these regulations are satisfied. (3) Any certificate issued in accordance with this regulation shall only be valid for the propagation material for which the inspection, sampling and testing were carried out in accordance with subregulation (2) hereof. 7. (1) Propagation material may be marketed with a reference to a variety, only if the variety concerned is: (a) legally protected by a plant variety right in accordance with provisions on the protection of new varieties, (b) officially registered, (c) commonly known, (d) entered on a list kept by the supplier with its detailed description and denomination. Such lists shall be drawn up in accordance with accepted international guidelines, where these are applicable. The lists shall be available, on request, to the responsible official body of the Member State concerned. (2) Each variety shall bear the same denomination in all the Member States in accordance with implementing measures established by the European Union, or in their absence, in accordance with accepted international guidelines. Notification. Varieties of propagation material. General certification procedure. B 4704 (3) Where propagation material is marketed with a reference to a group of plants rather than a variety referred to in subregulation (1) hereof, the supplier shall indicate the group of plants in such a way as to avoid confusion with any varietal denomination. 8. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulations 2 and 12 hereof, propagation material, when marketed: (a) shall at least on visual inspection, be substantially free from any harmful organisms impairing quality, or any signs or symptoms thereof, which reduce its usefulness, (b) shall be substantially free of any defects likely to impair its quality as propagation material, (c) shall have satisfactory vigour and dimensions in respect of its usefulness as propagation material, (d) in the case of seeds, shall have satisfactory germination capacity, (e) if marketed with reference to a variety pursuant to regulation 7, shall have satisfactory varietal identity and purity. (2) Any propagation material that, on the basis of visible signs or symptoms, is not substantially free from harmful organisms, shall be properly treated or, where appropriate, shall be removed. (3) In the case of citrus material, the following requirements shall also be met: (a) it shall be derived from initial material which has been checked and found to show no symptoms of any viruses, virus like organisms or diseases; (b) it shall have been checked and found to be substantially free of such viruses, virus-like organisms or diseases since the beginning of the last cycle of vegetation; and (c) in the case of grafting, it shall have been grafted onto rootstocks other than those susceptible to viroids. (4) In the case of flower bulbs, the propagation material shall be derived directly from material which, at the stage of the growing crop, has been checked and found to be substantially free from any harmful organisms and diseases, signs or symptoms thereof. Conditions to be met by propagation material. B 4705 (5) A schedule is established for a particular genus or species as in Schedule II hereof, laying down additional conditions concerning the quality with which propagation material shall comply when marketed. A genus or species shall only be included in the schedule if there is a demonstrated need for such additional rules. In determining such need the following criteria shall apply: (a) the existence of problems with the quality of propagation material of the species or genus concerned, which can only be resolved satisfactorily through legislative means; (b) the economic importance of propagation material of the species or genus concerned; (c) consistency with any international standards on regulated non-quarantine pests. 9. (1) Suppliers engaged in the production of propagation material shall: (a) identify and monitor the critical points in their production process which influence the quality of the material, (b) keep information, for examination when requested by the responsible official body on the monitoring laid down in paragraph (a), (c) take samples where necessary for analysis in a laboratory with suitable facilities and expertise, (d) ensure that, during production, lots of propagation material remain separately identifiable. (2) In the case of the appearance, on the premises of a supplier engaged in the production of propagation material, of a harmful organism listed under the Act or in any measures established pursuant to subregulation 8(5), the supplier shall report this to the responsible official body and shall carry out any measures laid down by that body. (3) When propagation material is marketed, registered suppliers shall keep records of their sales or purchases for at least twelve months. 10. (1) Without prejudice to subregulation (2) of this regulation, suppliers shall be officially registered in relation to the activities that Conditions to be satisfied by suppliers. Registration of suppliers. B 4706 they carry out under these regulations. The responsible official body may deem suppliers, who are already registered under the Act to be registered for the purposes of these regulations. Such suppliers shall nonetheless comply with the requirements hereof. (2) Subregulation (1) hereof shall not apply to suppliers marketing only to persons not professionally engaged in the production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation material. Such suppliers shall nonetheless comply with the requirements of these regulations. 11. (1) Propagation material shall be marketed in lots. However, propagation material of different lots may be marketed in a single consignment, provided that the supplier keeps records of the composition and origin of the different lots. (2) Propagation material when marketed shall be accompanied by a label or other document prepared by the supplier. (3) Requirements as to the label or document referred to in subregulation (2) hereof, shall be established by the Department. In the case of marketing of propagation material for persons not professionally engaged in the production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation material, requirements on labelling may be confined to appropriate product information. Requirements as to packaging of propagation material may be adopted accordingly. (4) Subregulation (1) hereof shall not apply to propagation material that is marketed for persons not professionally engaged in the production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation material. 12. Propagation material shall, where applicable, comply with the relevant plant health conditions laid down in the Act. 13. (1) Suppliers may market propagation material only if it meets the requirements laid down in these regulations. (2) Subregulation (1) hereof shall not apply to propagation material intended for (a) trials or scientific purposes; (b) selection work; or (c) the conservation of genetic diversity. Marketing of propagation material. Health status of propagation material. Documentation and labelling. B 4707 14. Suppliers shall take all the necessary measures to guarantee compliance with these regulations. To this end, the responsible official body shall ensure that propagation material is officially inspected (a) at least by random checks; and (a) at least in respect of marketing to persons professionally engaged in the production or sale of ornamental plants or propagation material, to verify compliance with the requirements. The Department may also take samples in order to verify compliance. In carrying out supervision and monitoring, the responsible official body shall have free access to all parts of suppliers’ establishments at all reasonable times. 15. (1) If, during official inspections referred to in regulation 14 or the trials referred to in regulation 20, it is found out that propagation material does not meet the requirements of these regulations, the responsible official body shall ensure that the supplier takes appropriate corrective action or, if that is not possible, shall prohibit the marketing of that propagation material within the European Union. (2) If it is found out that propagation material marketed by a particular supplier does not comply with the requirements of these regulations, the responsible official body shall ensure that appropriate measures are taken in relation to that supplier. (3) Any measures taken under subregulation (2) hereof shall be withdrawn as soon as it has been established with adequate certainty that the propagation material intended for marketing by the supplier will, in future, comply with the requirements and conditions of these regulations. 16. In the event of temporary difficulties in the supply of propagation material satisfying the requirements of these regulations that cannot be overcome within the European Union, rules may be adopted, concerning the marketing of propagation material meeting less stringent requirements. 17. The marketing of propagation material that complies with the requirements of these regulations shall be subject to no restrictions as regards supplier, quality, plant health, labelling and packaging other than those laid down in these regulations. Compliance with these regulations. Non-compliance with these regulations. Less stringent requirements. Marketing restrictions. B 4708 18. (1) It shall be decided whether propagation material produced in a third country affords equivalent guarantees in all respects to material produced within the European Union in accordance with these regulations. (2) Pending the decision referred to in subregulation (1) hereof, propagation material may not be imported from third countries unless the importing supplier ensures prior to import that the material to be imported affords equivalent guarantees in all respects to propagation material produced within the European Union in accordance with these regulations, in particular in relation to quality, identification and plant health. (3) The importer shall notify the responsible official bodies of material imported under subregulation (2) hereof and shall keep documentary evidence of his contract with the supplier in the third country. 19. Detailed rules for implementing the provisions of these regulations shall be established by the Department. 20. Where appropriate, trials or tests shall be carried out on samples to check that propagation material complies with the requirements and conditions of these regulations. Equivalence. Experimentation. Implementing procedures. B 4709 Schedule I List of ornamental plants to which these regulations apply Seeds Table 1.1: Latin Name Common Name Achillea filipendulina Lam. Fernleaf yarrow Achillea millefolium L. Yarrow Achillea ptarmica L. Sneezewort Ageratum houstonianum P.Mill. (= A. mexicanum) Floss flower Agrostemma githago L. Corn cockle Alonsoa meridionalis (L.f.) Kuntze Mask flower/Grecian foxglove Althaea rosea Cav. Hollyhock Alyssum maritimum Lamk. (= Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.) Alyssum Alyssum saxatile L. Gold dust Amaranthus caudatus L. Love-lies-bleeding Amaranthus tricolor L. Joseph’s coat Antirrhinum majus L. Snapdragon Aquilegia caerulea James Colombine/Granny's bonnet Aquilegia vulgaris L. Colombine/Granny's bonnet Arenaria spp. Sandwort Asparagus plumosus Bak. Asparagus fern Aster spp. Michaelmas daisy/Aster Aubrieta spp. Rock cress Begonia semperflorens Lin et Otto Wax Begonia Bellis perennis L. Double daisy/English daisy Brassica oleracea L. Ornamental cabbage Cactaceae Cacti Calandrina spp. Calandrina Calceolaria spp. Calceolaria Calendula officinalis L. Marigold/Calendula Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees. (= Aster chinensis) China Aster Campanula carpatica Jacq. Bellflower Campanula medium L. Bellflower/Canterbury bell Campanula persicifolia L. Peach-leaved bellflower Capsicum annuum L. Ornamental pepper Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don Madagascar periwinkle Celosia argentea L. var. plumosa Hort. Prince’s feather Celosia cristata L. Cockscomb Celosia spicata Cockscomb Centaurea cyanus L. Cornflower/Batchelor’s button Cheiranthus cheiri L. Wallflower Chrysanthemum carinatum Schousb Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coccineum (= Pyrethrum roseum Bieb.) Pyrethrum daisy Chrysanthemum leuchanthemum L. Oxeye daisy Chrysanthemum maximum Cav. Shasta daisy Chrysanthemum parthenium L.(= Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz BIP) Feverfew Chrysanthemum spp. Chrysanthemum Cineraria cruenta Mass. (= Senecio cruentus DC.) Cineraria Cineraria grandiflora Cineraria B 4710 Cineraria maritima L. (= Senecio maritima L.) Dusty miller Clarkia amoena (Lehm.) Satin flower/Farewell-to-spring Clarkia Clarkia elegans Dougl (= C. unguiculata ) Clarkia Clematis tangtica Clematis Cobaea scadens Cav. Cathedral bell/Cup and saucer plant Coleus blumei Benth. (= Solenostemon scutellaroides) Coleus/Painted nettle Coleus hybridus Hort ex Cobeau Coleus Coleus verschaffeltii Lem. Coleus Consolida ambigua (L.) P.W.Ball & Heyn Larkspur/Delphinium Convolvulus major (= Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth) Morning glory Convolvulus minor Morning glory Coreopsis grandiflora Hoog ex Sweet Tickseed coreopsis Cosmos bipinnatus Cav. Cosmos Cyclamen persicum Mill. Cyclamen Cynoglossum amabile Hound’s tongue Cyperus alternifolius L. Umbrella grass Dahlia variabilis Desf. Dahlia Delphinium ajacis L. Rocket larkspur Delphinium chinense Fich. ex DC Larkspur Delphinium consolida L. Larkspur Delphinium hybridum Hort (= D. cultorum Voss.) Larkspur Dianthus barbatus L. Sweet William Dianthus caryophillus L. Carnation Dianthus chinensis L. Annual pinks Dianthus plumaris L. Pinks Dianthus spp. Carnations, pinks, etc. Dicentra spectabilis (L.) Lem. Bleeding heart Digitalis grandiflora Foxglove Digitalis purpurea L. Foxglove Dimorphotheca aurantiaca DC. African daisy Doronicum caucasium Bieb. Leopard’s bane Echeveria spp. Echeveria Echinops ritro L. Blue globe thistle Eschscholzia californica Charm. Californian poppy Eucalyptus gunnii Hook Gum tree Euphorbia variegata Pursh. Euphorbia Gaillardia aristata (= G. grandiflora) Blanket flower Gazania splendens Hort. Treasure flower Geranium spp. Crane’s bill Gerbera hybrida Bol. L. Gerbera Gerbera jamesonii Bol. ex Adlam Transvaal daisy Gilia lipantha Gilia Gilia tricolor Benth. Birds’ eye gilia Godetia grandiflora Lindl. Godetia/Satin flower Gomphrena globosa L. Globe amarynth Gypsophila elegans Biet. Baby’s breath Gypsophila paniculata L. Baby’s breath Helianthus spp. except Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower Helichrysum bracteatum Andr. Everlasting/Straw flower Helichrysum morstrosum Everlasting/Straw flower Heliophila longifolia E. Mey. Ex Sond. False blue flax Helleborus niger L. Christmas rose Heuchera sanguinea Engelm. Coralbell B 4711 Iberis semperflorens L. Canfytuft Iberis umbellata L. Candytuft Impatiens balsamina L. Balsam baby bush Impatiens holstii Impatiens/Buzy lizzie Impatiens spectra Impatiens/Buzy lizzie Impatiens walleriana Hook f. Impatiens/Buzy lizzie Ipomoea coccinea L. Morning glory Ipomoea tricolor Cav. Morning glory (dwarf) Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Hook Red hot poker/Torch lily Kochia scoparia Schrand var. trichophylla Stopf. Burning bush Lathyrus odoratus L. Sweet Peas Lavandula latifolia Medikus Broad-leaved lavender Lavandula officinalis Lavender Lavandula spica L. Lavender Lavatera trimestris L. Tree-mallow Leontopodium alpinum Cass. Edelweiss Lepidium sativum L. Peppergrass/Gardencress pepperweed Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. Gayflower/Bazing star Limonium sinuatum L. (= Statice sinuata L.) Statice Linanthus grandiflora Mountain phlox Linum grandiflorum Desf. Flax Lithops spp. Lithops Lobelia erinus L. Lobelia Lunaria annua L. Honesty/Money plant Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl. Lupin Lychnis chalcedonica L. Maltese cross Matricaria capensis Feverfew Matthiola incana Br.R. Stocks/Wallflower Mesembryanthemum criniflorum Livingstone daisy Mimosa pudica L. Humble Plant/Sensitive plant Mirabilis jalapa L. Marvel of Peru, Four o’clock flower Myosotis alpestris Schmidt Forget-me-not Nemesia strumosa Benth. Pouch nemesia Nepeta x faassenii Ornamental catmint Nicotiana spp. Nicotiana Nigella damascena L. Love-in-a-mist Nolana spp. Nolana Papaver orientale L. Oriental poppy Papaver paeoniflorum Peony poppy Papaver rhoeas L. Corn poppy/Field poppy Papaver spp. Poppy Passiflora caerulea L. Passion flower Pelargonium hybridum (Hort.) Geranium Pelargonium spp. Pelargonium Pennisetum ruppelii Fountain grass Penstemon hartwegii Penstemon/Beard tongue Petunia axillaris Britt. Petunia Petunia hybrida Hort. Petunia Phaseolus multiflorus Willd. (= Phaseolus coccineus L.) Scarlet runner bean Phlox drummondii Hook Phlox Phoenix canariensis Hort. Canary Island date palm Physalis alkekengi Mak. Chinese lantern Physostegia virginiana (L.) Benth. Obedient plant B 4712 Plumbago capensis Thunb. Plumbago Portulaca grandiflora Hook. Moss rose/Sunplant Portulaca oleracea L. Moss rose/Sunplant Primula spp. Primrose Primula aucalis (L.) Hill Primrose Primula veris L. Cowslip Ranunculus asiaticus L. Persian buttercup Rhodanthe chlorocephala (Turz.) P.G. Wilson Everlasting bonny Rudbeckia fulgida Ait. Coneflower Rudbeckia hirta L. Coneflower/Gloriosa daisy Salpiglossis sinuata Ruitz et Pav. Painted tongue Salvia farinacea Benth. Mealycup sage Salvia nemorosa L. Sage Salvia splendens Ker. Scarlet sage Santolina spp. Cotton lavender Saponaria ocymoides L. Soapwort Scabiosa artropurpurea Pincushion flower Scabiosa caucasica Biet. Pincushion flower Schizanthus pinnatus Ruitz et Pav. Butterfly flower/Poor man’s orchid Strelitzia reginae Banks Bird-of-paradise Tagetes erecta L. African marigold Tagetes patula L. French marigold Thunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims Black-eyed Susan vine Thymus serpyllum L. English wild thyme Trachymene caerulea Graham (= Didiscus caerulea) Blue lace flowers Tropaeolum majus L. Nasturtium Venidium fastuosum (Jacq.) Stapf Monarch of the Veldt Verbena hybrida Hort. Ex. Vilm. Verbena Verbena speciosa Verbena Viola odorata L. Sweet violet Viola tricolor L. Pansy Viola x wittrockiana Gams. Pansy Zea mais L. var japonica Hort Ornamental corn Zinnia elegans Jacq. Zinnia B 4713 Bulbs, rhizomes, corms, tubers Table 1.2: Latin Name Common Name Acidanthera bicolor Hochst. (=Gladiolus callianthus) Abyssinian gladiolus Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffsgg. Blue African lily Agapanthus spp. African lily Allium spp. Ornamental garlic Alstroemeria ligtu L. Peruvian lily/Lily of the Incas Amaryllis spp. Amaryllis Anemone blanda Schott & Kotschy Windflower Anemone coronaria L. Windflower Astilbe spp. Astilbe/False spirea Begonia fimbriata Liebm. Begonia Begonia pendula Ridley Begonia Brodiaea spp. California hyacinth Caladium spp. Caladium/Angel wings Canna indica L. Canna lily/Indian shot plant Chionodoxa spp. Glory-of-the-snow Convallaria spp. Lily of the valley Crocus spp. Crocus Cyclamens spp. Cyclamen Dahlia spp. Dahlia Dicentra spp. Bleeding heart Eucomis spp. Pineapple plant Freesia spp. Freesia Gladiolus spp. Sword lily Gloriosa spp. Climbing lily/Glory lily Gypsophila paniculata L. Baby's breath Gypsophila perfecta Baby's breath Hippeastrum spp. Dutch amaryllis/Knight’s star lily Hosta spp. Plantain lily Hyacinthus orientalis L. Hyacinth Hymenocallis x festalis hort. Ex Schmarse Peruvian daffodil Incarvillea delavayi Bur. & Franch. Incarvillea Iris spp. Iris Ixia spp. Corn lily Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. Gayfeather/Blazing star Lilium spp. Lily Lupinus spp. Lupin Muscari spp. Grape hyacinth Narcissus spp. Daffodils and Narcissi Nerine spp. Guernsey lily Ornithogalum dubium Houtt. Star-of-Betlehem Paeonia spp. Paeony Polianthes tuberosa L. Tuberose Puschkinia spp. Squill Ranunculus spp. Buttercup Ruscus spp. Butcher’s broom Schizostylis coccinea Backh. & Harv. Kaffir lily Scilla spp. Squill Sinningia speciosa (G.Hodd.) Hiern Gloxinia Tigridia pavonia DC. Peacock/Tiger flower B 4714 Tricyrtis hirta (Thunb.) Hook Toad lily Tulipa spp. Tulip Vallota speciosa Th. Dur. & Schinz Scarborough lily Zanthedeschia aethiopica Spreng. Calla lily/Arum lily Zantedeschia celeste Calla lily/Arum lily Zantedeschia elliottiana Engl. Calla lily/Arum lily Zantedeschia albomaculata (Hook.) Baill. Calla lily/Arum lily Zantedeschia rehmannii Engl. Calla lily/Arum lily Zantedeschia x rehmannii Engl. Calla lily/Arum lily Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herbert Zephyr lily/Fairy lily B 4715 Young Plants/Seedlings Table 1.3: Latin Name Common Name Ageratum houstonianum P.Mill. (= A. mexicanum) Floss flower Alyssum maritimum Lamk. (= Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.) Alyssum Amaranthus caudatus L. Love-lies-bleeding Amaranthus tricolor L. Joseph’s coat Asparagus meyeri Asparagus fern Asparagus plumosus Bak. Asparagus fern Asparagus umbellatus Link Ming fern Aster spp. Michalmeas daisy/Aster Begonia rex Putz. King begonia/Painted-leaf begonia Begonia semperflorens Lin et Otto Wax begonia/Bedding begonia Bellis perennis L. Double daisy/English daisy Bougainvillea spp. Bougainvillea Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Stapf Crimson bottle brush Callistemon hybridum Bottle brush Callistemon viminalis (Sol. Ex Gaertn.) G. Don. Ex Loud. Weeping bottle brush Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don Madagascar periwinkle Chlorophytum spp. Spider plant Chrysanthemum spp. Chrysanthemum/Daisy Cineraria spp. Cineraria Codiaeum spp. Croton Cordyline fruticosa (L.) Chev. Cabbage palm/Ti palm Craspedia spp. Batchelor’s button Delphinium spp. Larkspur Dianthus spp. Carnations, Pinks, Sweet Williams Epipremnun spp. Epipremnun Eryngium spp. Sea holly Euonymus japonicus Spindle tree Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. Ex Klotzch Poinsettia/Christmas flower Eustoma spp. Prairie gentian Felicia spp. Blue marguerite/Blue daisy Ficus spp. Ficus/Rubber plant Fittonia verschaffeltii Lem. Mosaic plant Fuchsia spp. Fuchsia/Lady’s eardrops Gardenia jasminoides Ellis Gardenia Gerbera jamesonii Bol. ex Adlam Transvaal daisy Gypsophila spp. Baby's breath Hedera spp. Ivy Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Hibiscus Hydrangea spp. Hydrangea Hypericum spp. St John’s Wort Impatiens spp. Impatiens Juniperus communis L. Common juniper Juniperus chinensis L. Chinese juniper Juniperus horizontalis Moench Creeping juniper Juniperus oxycedrus L. x pfitzeriana Juniper Juniperus procumbens (Engl.) Miq. Japanese garden juniper Juniperus sabina L. Savin juniper B 4716 Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky mountain juniper Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern red cedar Juniperus spp. Juniper Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi Hamet. et. Perr. Kalanchoe/South American air plant Kalanchoe tomentosa Bak. Kalanchoe/Panda plant Lantana camara L. Lantana/Shrub verbena Lantana montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq. Trailing lantana/Trailing shrub verbena Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Common lavender Lavandula spica L. Old English lavender Leucadendron spp. Silver tree Lilium spp. Lily Limonium sinuatum L. (= Statice sinuata L.) Statice Lobelia erinus L. Lobelia Lotus spp. Trefoil Molucella spp. Bells of Ireland/Shellflower Monstera deliciosa Liebm. Taro vine/Hurricane plant Myrtus communis L. Myrtle Pelargonium x hortorum L.H. Bailey Zonal pelargonium Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Her. ex Ait. Ivy-leaved geranium Petunia spp. Petunia Philodendron spp. Philodendron Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) Ait. f. Pittosporum Portulaca spp. Moss rose/Sun plant Santolina chamaecyparissus L. Cotton lavender Schefflera spp. Schefflera/Umbrella tree Solidago spp. Golden rod Spartium junceum L. Spanish broom Tagetes erecta L. African marigold Tagetes paniculata L. French marigold Thuja orientalis L. Northern white cedar Thymus serpyllum L. English wild thyme Thymus vulgaris L. Common thyme/Garden thyme Torenia spp. Torenia/Wishbone plant Tulbaghia violacea Harv. Society garlic Verbena hybrida Hort. ex. Vilm. Verbena Viola spp. Pansy Wisteria chinensis Chinese wisteria B 4717 Schedule II Conditions to be met by ornamental plant propagation material and entire ornamental plants (a) The plant material must, at least on visual inspection, be substantially free from any harmful organisms and diseases impairing quality, or any signs or symptoms thereof, which reduce the usefulness of the propagation material or ornamental plants and in particular be free from those organisms and diseases listed in the Schedule hereto in respect of the genus or species concerned. (b) The material shall have adequate identity and purity relative to the genus or species in question, or where appropriate, group of plants, and, where marketed or intended to be marketed with a reference to the variety, shall also have identity and purity as to the variety. (c) This Schedule is without prejudice to the provisions laid down in the European Council Regulation No 316/68. B 4718 List of specific harmful organisms and diseases liable to affect quality Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci Aphelenchoides spp. Ditylenchus destructor Meloidogyne spp. Myzus ornatus Otiorrhynchus sulcatus Sciara Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Bacteria Erwinia chrysanthemi Rhodococcus fascians Xanthomonas campestris pv. begoniae Fungi Powdery mildew Stem rot pathogens (Phytophthora spp., Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia spp.) Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Leafcurl disease Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus). Citrus spp. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aleurothrixus floccosus (Mashell) Meloidogyne spp. Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana) Tylenchulus semipenetrans Fungi Phytophthora spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms and in particular Viroids such as exocortis, cachexia -xyloporosis Diseases that induce psorosis-like young leaves, symptoms such as: psorosis, ring spot, cristacortis, impietratura, concave gum Infectious variegation Citrus leaf rugose. Dendranthema x grandiflorum (Ramat) Kitam Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Agromyzidae Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci Aphelenchoides spp. Diarthronomia chrysanthemi Lepidoptera in particular Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Epichoristodes acerbella Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Erwinia chrysanthemi B 4719 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Dendranthema x grandiflorum (Ramat) Kitam (contd.) Fungi Fusarium oxysporum spp. chrysanthemi Puccinia chrysanthemi Pythium spp. Rhizoctonia solani Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Chrysanthemum B mosaic virus Tomato aspermy cucmovirus Dianthus caryophyllus L. and hybrids Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Agromyzidae Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Lepidoptera in particular Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Epichoristodes acerbella Fungi Alternaria dianthi Alternaria dianthicola Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. dianthi Mycosphaerella dianthi Phytophthora nicotiana spp. parasitica Rhizoctonia solani Stem rot (Fusarium spp. and Pythium spp.) Uromyces dianthi Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Carnation etched ring caulimovirus Carnation mottle carmovirus Carnation necrotic fleck closterovirus Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus). Euphorbia pulcherrima (Wild ex Kletzch) Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aleurodidae, in particular Bemisia tabaci Bacteria Erwinia chrysanthemi Fungi Fusarium spp. Pythium ultimum Phytophthora spp. Rhizoctonia solani Thielaviopsis basicola Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus). B 4720 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Gerbera L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Agromyzidae Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci Aphelenchoides spp. Lepidoptera Meloidogyne spp. Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Fungi Fusarium spp. Phytophthora cryptogea Powdery mildew Rhizoctonia solani Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus) Gladiolus L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Ditylenchus dipsaci Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Bacteria Pseudomonas marginata Rhodococcus fascians Fungi Botrytis gladiolorum Curvularia trifolii Fusarium oxysporum spp. gladioli Penicillium gladioli Sclerotinia spp. Septoria gladioli Urocystis gladiolicola Uromyces trasversalis Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Aster yellow mycoplasm Corky pit agent Cucumber mosaic virus Gladiolus ring spot virus (syn. Narcissus latent virus) Tobacco rattle virus Other harmful organisms Cyperus esculentus. B 4721 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Lilium L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aphelenchoides spp. Rhyzoglyphus spp. Pratylenchus penetrans Rotylenchus robustus Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Bacteria Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora Rhodococcus fascians Fungi Cylindrocarpon destructans Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lilii Pythium spp. Rhizoctonia spp. Rhizopus spp. Sclerotium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Cucumber mosaic virus Lily symptomless virus Lily virus X Tobacco rattle virus Tulip breaking virus Other harmful organisms Cyperus esculentus. Malus Miller Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Anarsia lineatella Eriosoma lanigerum Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Fungi Armillariella mellea Chondrostereum purpureum Nectria galligena Phytophthora cactorum Rosellinia necatrix Venturia spp. Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular All. B 4722 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Narcissus L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aphelenchoides subtenuis Ditylenchus destructor Eumerus spp. Merodon equestris Pratylenchus penetrans Rhizoglyphidae Tarsonemidae Fungi Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. narcissi Sclerotinia spp. Sclerotium bulborum Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Tobacco rattle virus Narcissus white streak agent Narcissus yellow stripe virus Other harmful organisms Cyperus esculentus. Pelargonium L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Aleurodidae in particular Bemisia tabaci Lepidoptera Thysanoptera in particular Frankliniella occidentalis Bacteria Rhodococcus fascians Xanthomonas campestris pv. pelargonii Fungi Puccinia pelargonii zonalis Stem rot pathogens (Botrytis spp., Pythium spp.) Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Pelargonium flower break carmovirus Pelargonium leaf curl tombusvirus Pelargonium line pattern virus Tospoviruses (Tomato spotted wilt virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus). Phoenix spp. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Thysanoptera Fungi Exosporium palmivorum Gliocladium wermoeseni Graphiola phoenicis Pestalozzia phoenicis Pythium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms All. B 4723 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Pinus nigra Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Blastophaga spp. Rhyacionia buoliana Fungi Ophodermium seditiosum Viruses and virus -like organisms All. Prunus L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Capnodis tenebrionis Meloidogyne spp. Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Pseudomonas syringae pv. mors prunorum Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Fungi Armillariella mellea Chondrostereum purpureum Nectria galligena Rosellinia necatrix Taphrina deformans Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Prune dwarf virus Prunus necrotic ringspot virus. Pyrus L. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Anarsia lineatella Eriosoma langerum Scale insects in particular Epidiaspis leperii, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Fungi Armillariella mellea Chondrostereum purpureum Nectria galligena Phytophthora spp. Rosellinia necatrix Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms All. B 4724 Genus or species Specific harmful organisms and diseases Rosa spp. Insects, mites and nematodes at all stages of their development Lepidoptera in particular Epichoristodes acerbella , Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Meloidogyne spp. Pratylenchus spp. Tetranychus urticae Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Fungi Chondrostereum purpureum Coniothyrium spp. Diplocarpon rosae Peronospora sparsa Phragmidium spp. Rosellinia necatrix Sphaeroteca pannosa Verticillium spp. Viruses and virus -like organisms in particular Apple mosaic virus Arabis mosaic nepovirus Prunus necrotic ringspot virus. B 4725 Schedule III Additional provisions for lists of varieties of ornamental plants 1. This Schedule establishes additional implementing provisions for lists of varieties of ornamental plants as kept by suppliers pursuant to the paragraph (d) of subregulation 7(1) of these regulations. 2. The lists kept by suppliers shall include the following information: (i) the name of the variety, together with its commonly known synonyms, where appropriate; (ii) indications regarding the maintenance of the variety and the propagation system applied; (iii) description of the variety, at least on the basis of the characteristics and their expressions as specified in accordance with the provisions on the applications to be filed for Community plant variety rights, where these are applicable; (iv) if possible, indications as to how the variety differs from the other varieties most closely resembling it. 3. Sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iv) of paragraph 2 hereof shall not apply to any supplier whose activity is confined to the placing on the market propagation material of ornamental plants. B 4726 Schedule IV Suppliers’ label or document 1. The suppliers’ label or document referred to in regulation 11 of these regulations shall be of suitable material that has not previously been used and shall be printed in Maltese or in English. It shall contain the following information headings: (i) indication “EC quality”; (ii) indication of EU Member State code; (iii) indication of the responsible official body or its distinguishing code; (iv) registration number; (v) individual serial, week or batch number; (vi) botanical name; (vii) denomination of the variety, where appropriate. In the case of rootstock, the denomination of the variety or its designation; (viii) denomination of the group of plants, where appropriate; (ix) quantity; (x) in the case of imports from third countries pursuant to subregulation 18(2), the name of the country of production. 2. In the case where the propagation material is accompanied by a plant passport in accordance with the Act, the plant passport may constitute the suppliers’ label or document referred to in paragraph 1. Nonetheless, the indication ‘EC quality’ and an indication of the responsible official body must be given and, where appropriate, a reference to the denomination of the variety, rootstock or group of plants. In the case of imports from third countries pursuant to subregulation 18(2) of these regulations, the name of the country of production must also be given. This information may be on the same document as the plant passport but clearly separated.