Prohibition of introduction, movement, holding, multiplication or release of GB quarantine pests
- Do not introduce, move, hold, multiply or release GB quarantine pests Any Person
Retained EU Law
2016
United Kingdom
Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against pests of plants
At a glance
What's here
55 compliance obligations
Penalty landscape
1 of 55 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 54 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Operator 17
- Any Person 13
- Occupier 1
- Trader 1
- Director or Officer 1
Plus 22 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
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Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
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- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
- The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 duties
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
- Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 161 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 108 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 72 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 55 duties
- The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 2018 26 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Notification of an imminent danger
- Notify competent authority of imminent plant pest danger Operator
Notification of GB quarantine pests by competent authorities
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must notify each other of GB quarantine pest findings Statutory regulator
Information on GB quarantine pests to be provided to professional operators by the competent authorities
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must inform affected professional operators of confirmed GB quarantine pests without delay Statutory regulator
Measures to be taken immediately by professional operators
- Notify the competent authority immediately if you suspect a GB quarantine pest Operator
Measures to be taken by persons other than professional operators
- Report suspected quarantine pests immediately Operator
Establishment of demarcated areas
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must establish demarcated areas when quarantine pest is confirmed Statutory regulator
Surveys and modifications of demarcated areas and lifting of restrictions
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Conduct annual pest surveys and adjust pest control zones accordingly Statutory regulator
Surveys on GB quarantine pests and pests provisionally qualifying as GB quarantine pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must carry out risk-based surveys for GB quarantine pests Statutory regulator
Multiannual survey programmes and collection of information
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must establish multiannual plant pest survey programmes Crown / Minister / Government department
Surveys of priority pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must survey priority pests annually Statutory regulator
Simulation exercises for priority pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must run simulation exercises for priority pest contingency plans Crown / Minister / Government department
Action plans for priority pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must adopt action plan for priority pest outbreaks Statutory regulator
Measures by competent authorities concerning pests not listed as GB quarantine pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must assess and act on potential quarantine pests Statutory regulator
General obligations concerning GB pest-free areas
- Get authorisation or pack safely to move plants from a pest-affected zone Any Person
Surveys on PFA quarantine pests
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must survey pest-free areas annually for quarantine pests Statutory regulator
Prohibition of the introduction and movement of GB regulated non-quarantine pests on plants for planting
- Do not introduce or move plants carrying regulated non-quarantine pests above permitted thresholds Operator
Prohibition of the introduction of plants, plant products and other objects into Great Britain
- Do not import prohibited plants or plant products from listed third countries Any Person
Plants, plant products and other objects subject to special and equivalent requirements
- Meet special phytosanitary requirements for plants and plant products Any Person
Restrictions on the basis of a preliminary assessment for the introduction into Great Britain of high-risk plants, plant products and other objects
- No imports of high-risk plants from listed countries without risk assessment clearance Any Person
Information to be provided to travellers and clients of postal services
- Inform travellers and clients about plant import restrictions Operator
Requirements for phytosanitary transit
- Meet conditions for phytosanitary transit of plants through GB Operator
Temporary measures concerning plants, plant products and other objects likely to pose newly identified pest risks or other suspected phytosanitary risks
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Regulator may impose temporary plant import restrictions for new pest risks Crown / Minister / Government department
Prohibition of introduction of plants, plant products and other objects into GB pest-free areas
- Do not introduce restricted plants or plant products into GB pest-free areas Any Person
Plants, plant products and other objects subject to special requirements for GB pest-free areas
- Comply with special requirements before moving plants into GB pest-free areas Any Person
General requirements for vehicles, machinery and packaging material
- Ensure vehicles, machinery and packaging material are free from quarantine pests Any Person
Designation of quarantine stations and confinement facilities
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must designate quarantine stations or confinement facilities Statutory regulator
Requirements for quarantine stations and confinement facilities
- Meet requirements for quarantine stations and confinement facilities Occupier
Operation of quarantine stations and confinement facilities
- Monitor quarantine station for pests and keep records Any Person
Supervision of quarantine stations and confinement facilities and revocation of designation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authorities must inspect and enforce quarantine station compliance Statutory regulator
Official register of professional operators
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Plant health authority must keep a register of professional operators Crown / Minister / Government department
Procedure of registration
- Register as a professional operator and keep your registration details up to date Operator
Availability of information of official registers
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must provide registered operator information on justified request Statutory regulator
Traceability
- Keep traceability records for regulated trade units in plant trade Director or Officer
Movements of plants, plant products and other objects within and between the premises of the professional operator
- Maintain traceability systems for plant movements within and between your premises Operator
Plants, plant products and other objects for which phytosanitary certificates are required
- Obtain a phytosanitary certificate before importing certain plants Any Person
Conditions to be fulfilled by a phytosanitary certificate
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must only accept compliant phytosanitary certificates Statutory regulator
Invalidation of phytosanitary certificate
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must invalidate non-compliant phytosanitary certificates Statutory regulator
Plants, plant products and other objects for which a UK plant passport is required for introduction into, and movement within, GB pest-free areas
- Use UK plant passport when moving listed plants into or within pest-free areas Any Person
Content and format of the UK plant passport
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Regulator may amend plant passport format and content by regulations Crown / Minister / Government department
Issuance of UK plant passports by authorised professional operators and competent authorities
- Issue UK plant passports only for plants you are responsible for and at declared premises Operator
Examinations for UK plant passports
- Examine plants thoroughly before issuing a UK plant passport Operator
Attaching of the UK plant passports
- Attach UK plant passports to plants and plant products before movement Operator
Authorisation of professional operators to issue UK plant passports
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must authorise professional operators meeting pest knowledge and traceability requirements Statutory regulator
Obligations of authorised operators
- Identify and monitor critical control points in your plant passport process Operator
Inspections and withdrawal of authorisation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must inspect authorised operators annually and withdraw authorisation if non-compliance continues Statutory regulator
Replacing a UK plant passport
- Replace plant passports when splitting or re-issuing trade units Operator
UK plant passports replacing phytosanitary certificates
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must issue UK plant passports for imported plants and retain phytosanitary certificates Crown / Minister / Government department
Invalidation and removal of a UK plant passport
- Invalidate and remove non-compliant plant passports and notify authorities Operator
Introduction of qualifying Northern Ireland goods into Great Britain and their movement within Great Britain
- Ensure plant passports or health labels accompany qualifying NI goods into GB Trader
Marking of wood packaging material, wood, or other objects
- Ensure wood packaging material bears a compliant ISPM15 mark Any Person
Authorisation and supervision of registered operators applying the mark of wood packaging material in Great Britain
- Get authorisation to mark wood packaging material Operator
Phytosanitary certificate for export from Great Britain
- Obtain phytosanitary certificate for exporting plants, plant products or other objects from Great Britain Operator
Phytosanitary certificate for re-export from Great Britain
- Meet conditions to obtain a phytosanitary re-export certificate Operator
Penalties
Unlimited fine- Breach plant health protection rules Any Person
Browse 79 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Subject matter and scope
Definitions
Meaning of appropriate authority
Meaning of third country and related expressions
Meaning of qualifying Northern Ireland goods and other expressions relating to qualifying Northern Ireland goods
Definition of quarantine pests
Definition of GB quarantine pests
Priority pests
Amendment of Section 1 of Annex I
GB quarantine pests used for official testing, scientific or educational purposes, trials, varietal selections or breeding
Official confirmation by the competent authorities of the presence of a GB quarantine pest
Information on priority pests to be provided to the public by the competent authorities
Derogations to notification obligations
Eradication of GB quarantine pests
Reports on measures taken in accordance with Articles 17, 18 and 19
Amendment of Annex II
Contingency plans for priority pests
GB measures for specific GB quarantine pests
Measures concerning provisional GB quarantine pests
More stringent requirements ...
Recognition of GB pest-free areas
Amendment of extent and revocation of recognition of protected zones
Definition of GB regulated non-quarantine pests
Amendment of Section 4 of Annex I
GB regulated non-quarantine pests used for scientific or educational purposes, trials, varietal selection, breeding or exhibitions
Specific import conditions for the introduction into Great Britain of wood packaging material
Setting out of equivalent requirements
Exception from prohibitions and requirements for frontier zones
Plants, plant products and other objects used for official testing, scientific or educational purposes, trials, varietal selection or breeding
Report from the Commission on the enforcement and effectiveness of measures relating to imports into the Union territory
Amendment of Annexes III and IV
Temporary measures by Member States concerning imminent danger
Information to be provided to travellers and clients of postal services as regards GB pest-free areas
Exception from prohibitions and requirements for frontier zones as regards protected zones
Requirements for phytosanitary transit as regards GB pest-free areas
Plants, plant products and other objects used for official testing, scientific or educational purposes, trials, varietal selection or breeding as regards GB pest-free areas
Release of plants, plant products and other objects from quarantine stations and confinement facilities
Content of the register
Phytosanitary certificate for introduction into Great Britain
Other plants for which phytosanitary certificates are required
Plants, plant products and other objects for which phytosanitary certificates are required for introduction into a GB pest-free area
Commodity classification
Exceptions for travellers' luggage
UK plant passports
Plants, plant products and other objects for which a UK plant passport is required for movement within or into Great Britain
Exception for direct supply to final users
Exceptions for movements within and between the premises of a registered operator
Substantive requirements for a UK plant passport ...
Substantive requirements for a UK plant passport for movement into and within a GB pest-free area
UK plant passports for the introduction of plants, plant products and other objects into CD territories from Great Britain
Pest risk management plans
UK plant passports issued in CD territories
Repairing of wood packaging material in Great Britain
Attestations other than the mark of wood packaging material
Interpretation
Pre-export certificates
Establishment of electronic notification system
Information items, format and deadlines of notifications, and notifications in the case of suspected presence of pests
Regulations
Urgency procedure
Committee procedure
Penalties
Repeals
Amendment of Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Amendment of Regulation (EU) 652/2014
Amendment of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014
Entry into force and application
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