Proposed Rose Import Health Standard Amendments

MPI consultation on proposed changes to phytosanitary measures when importing Rosa nursery stock from approved countries has now closed (submissions were due by 27^th June 2016) Late submissions will now be held for further consideration in the future.

More information can be found regarding the process on the MPI website at http://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations/proposed-amendments-to-the-importing-requirements-for-rosa-nursery-stock. The risk management proposal describes the proposed changes in detail along with the technical justification for these changes.

A brief summary follows of some of the main changes proposed for the standard.

• justification of measures for Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris, mali, and aurantifolia
• propose measures for Candidatus Phytoplasma prunorum, and rubi
• propose measures for 3 viruses newly identified as being associated with Rosa nursery stock (Blackberry chlorotic ringspot virus, Raspberry ringspot virus and Rose rosette virus)
• prescribe alternative fungicide measures.

MPI contact for any further enquiries relating to Rose Health Standards consultation is [email protected]