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Review of the EU legislation for 02/12/2024 – 09/12/2024

1. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Regulation

  • Changes virus status from quarantine to regulated non-quarantine pest
  • Introduces mandatory testing for seeds and plants
  • Sets different control frequencies: 20% general, 50% for Israel, 100% for China
  • Requires phytosanitary certificates and plant passports

2. EU Reference Laboratories Designation

  • Establishes three laboratories until 2031:
    – Denmark for food/water-borne bacteria
    – Italy for helminths and protozoa
    – Norway for food/water-borne viruses
  • Each lab must provide testing, materials, training and support

3. Aircraft Safety Requirements

  • Updates safety standards for helicopters and aircraft
  • New requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems
  • Enhanced cargo fire protection measures
  • Implementation deadlines between 2024-2039

4. Wood Preservative Approval

  • Approves boric acid with didecylamine for wood preservation
  • Valid for 10 years (2026-2036)
  • Requires strict industrial application conditions
  • Includes environmental protection measures

5. Italian Fishing Derogation

  • Extends coastal fishing allowance for 116 small vessels
  • Covers transparent goby fishing in Tuscany and Liguria
  • Valid November 2024 to March 2027
  • Limited to 60 fishing days per season
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