SCHEDULE 2

PART 5Measures for the control of Potato ring rot

Additional measures applicable to a unit of protected crop production23

1

This paragraph applies to the planting of any potato tubers, plants or true seeds in a contaminated unit of protected crop production where it is possible to replace all of the growing medium in the unit.

2

No person may plant any potato tubers, plants or true seeds in the unit without the written authorisation of a plant health inspector.

3

A plant health inspector may not grant an authorisation under sub-paragraph (2) unless—

a

all of the measures to eliminate Potato ring rot and to remove all host plants which are specified in a notice in relation to the place of production in which the unit is situated have been complied with;

b

the growing medium in the unit has been completely changed; and

c

the unit and all equipment used on the unit has been cleansed and disinfected to eliminate Potato ring rot and to remove all host plant material.

4

Where an authorisation is granted under sub-paragraph (2), the authorisation may specify that only certified seed potatoes, mini-tubers or micro-plants derived from officially tested sources may be used in the production.