FPC received confirmation from Defra on 25th September 2024 relating to the inspection frequencies for Non-woody plants being imported into the UK. The statement from Defra is as follows;
"Plant health border controls applicable to non-woody plants to facilitate commercial indoor production of UK edible horticultural crops ( eg tomato, pepper, aubergine plants) are currently set at 30% physical inspection and 100% for documentation checks.
Like all inspection frequencies, these will be kept under review in light of available risk-based evidence, but we do not consider any adjustments if any will be applicable before 30 April 2025."
For more information:
Fresh Produce Consortium
Email: [email protected]
freshproduce.org.uk