The propagating material of ornamental plants shall, at least on visual inspection, be found at the place of production to be practically free from all pests listed in the Annex with regard to the respective propagating material of ornamental plants.

The presence of regulated non-quarantine pests ( ‘ RNQPs ’ ) on propagating material of ornamental plants subject to marketing shall, at least upon visual inspection, not exceed the respective thresholds set out in the Annex.

The propagating material of ornamental plants shall, at least on visual inspection, be practically free from any pests, other than the pests listed in the Annex with regard to the particular propagating material of ornamental plants, which reduce the usefulness and quality of that material, or from any signs or symptoms thereof.