1 Compliance Agreement for Export of Plants for Planting to the European Union (EU) This is an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), the State Plant Regulatory Agency and the named Place of Production, which allows for the exportation of certain plants for planting to the European Union (EU) in compliance with International Standards for phytosanitary certification. This Compliance Agreement is agreed to as an alternative option to certifying plants for shipment under the EU regulations set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46. Any Place of Production exporting subject plants for planting to the EU must do so either by entering into this Compliance Agreement or by complying with the EU regulations set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46. (-PLACE OF PRODUCTION-) hereby agrees that in authorizing participation in this Compliance Agreement as a basis for the certification of plants to the European Union, no liability shall be attached either to USDA, to cooperating state agencies, or to any of their employees in the event of injury to the property or the regulated articles. Furthermore, the Place of Production agrees to handle, process, and move regulated articles in accordance with instructions; to maintain and offer for inspection such records as may be required; to carry out all additional conditions, treatments, procedures, precautions, and sanitary measures which may be required by USDA or its Inspectors or designees in this Compliance Agreement. Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated will be cause for additional restrictions and possible rendering of this Compliance Agreement as null and void. This Compliance Agreement is non-transferable. If the responsible signatory of this Compliance Agreement leaves his/her present employer, he/she must notify the local USDA APHIS PPQ office promptly. With the signature below, the responsible signatory undertakes the responsibility for compliance by the Place of Production for all conditions in this Compliance Agreement.
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Compliance Agreement for Export of Plants for Plantingto the European Union (EU)
This is an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), the State Plant Regulatory Agency and the named Place of Production, which allows for the exportation of certain plants for planting to the European Union (EU) in compliance with International Standards for phytosanitary certification.
This Compliance Agreement is agreed to as an alternative option to certifying plants for shipment under the EU regulations set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46. Any Place of Production exporting subject plants for planting to the EU must do so either by entering into this Compliance Agreement or by complying with the EU regulations set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46.
(-PLACE OF PRODUCTION-) hereby agrees that in authorizing participation in this Compliance Agreement as a basis for the certification of plants to the European Union, no liability shall be attached either to USDA, to cooperating state agencies, or to any of their employees in the event of injury to the property or the regulated articles. Furthermore, the Place of Production agrees to handle, process, and move regulated articles in accordance with instructions; to maintain and offer for inspection such records as may be required; to carry out all additional conditions, treatments, procedures, precautions, and sanitary measures which may be required by USDA or its Inspectors or designees in this Compliance Agreement. Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated will be cause for additional restrictions and possible rendering of this Compliance Agreement as null and void. This Compliance Agreement is non-transferable. If the responsible signatory of this Compliance Agreement leaves his/her present employer, he/she must notify the local USDA APHIS PPQ office promptly. With the signature below, the responsible signatory undertakes the responsibility for compliance by the Place of Production for all conditions in this Compliance Agreement. I. Definitions
The term “plants for planting” as used in this Compliance Agreement shall refer to all plants for planting from the United States intended for export to the EU, except:
--bulbs, corms, rhizomes, seeds or tubers, or--any plants for planting which the EU and USDA-APHIS have agreed are not hosts of Bemisia tabaci--any other plants for planting which are not subject to the requirements of EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46.
The term “Pest Control Manager” shall refer to the representative designated by the Place of Production to be responsible for ensuring that measures for maintaining pest
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exclusion, management and control are carried out in accordance with this Compliance Agreement and any other relevant agreements or regulations.
The term “Authorized Certification Official” shall mean the authorized Inspector, as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, at 7 CFR 353.1.
II. Registration of the Place of Production
The Place of Production must apply with the USDA or its State Plant Regulatory Agency for registration and approval of participation in this Compliance Agreement. The USDA or its cooperating State Plant Regulatory Agency will perform an initial audit inspection to certify that the Place of Production meets the requirements of this Compliance Agreement. The initial audit inspection shall include a review of sanitation practices, handling and safeguarding of plants, review of recordkeeping procedures, and surveillance and management practices for all life stages of Bemisia tabaci. Upon completion of the initial audit inspection, if the Place of Production is in compliance with all of the terms of this Compliance Agreement, the Compliance agreement shall be officially executed and entered into by the Place of Production, the State Regulatory Agency, and the USDA-APHIS.
III. Place of Production Requirements
1. Plants for planting which are produced for export to the EU must be produced at a Place of Production which adheres to this Compliance Agreement or to the EU requirements set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46. in order to be eligible for export to the EU. 2. Any Place of Production entering into this Compliance Agreement must maintain exclusion and management measures to mitigate infestation by B. tabaci of plants covered by this Compliance Agreement. Exclusion and management measures are set forth in Section IV of this Compliance Agreement and shall include inspection of incoming and outgoing host plant material; a weed suppression program; an ongoing pest surveillance program; and a pest management program implemented by the Place of Production to mitigate infestation and to avoid pesticide resistance development.
In addition to the foregoing requirements, the production site at which plants for planting are produced for export to the EU must adhere to the recommendations contained in the “Management Program for Bemisia tabaci on ‘Plants for Planting’ Intended for Export,” a copy of which is made part of this Compliance Agreement as Appendix I, and which may be updated from time to time under the direction of the Whitefly Taskforce facilitated by USDA-APHIS.
IV. Pest Surveillance and Management
1. The Place of Production must designate a Pest Control Manager who oversees the pest management program and adherence to this Compliance Agreement. The appropriate USDA-APHIS office and State Regulatory Agency will be notified in writing of any change of the designated Pest Control Manager.
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2. The Pest Control Manager will maintain a documented pest management program including, but not limited to, the following components.
a. All incoming plant material must be inspected for the presence of Bemisia tabaci within twelve (12) hours of receipt at the Place of Production. If Bemisia tabaci is detected on incoming plants, the Pest Control Manager must continue segregation of such material until it has been treated for Bemisia tabaci or returned to the supplier, or destroyed.
b. Regular scouting (surveillance) of host plant material by trained individuals using current industry-accepted methods must be conducted. Scouting and other plant maintenance staff in the production sites of plants intended for export to the EU must be trained in and familiar with industry-accepted scouting methods and with the policies and procedures of this Compliance Agreement. Records of such training shall be maintained by the Pest Control Manager.
c. The Pest Control Manager will ensure the ongoing maintenance of a weed suppression program at the entire Place of Production.
d. In addition to the requirements set forth in subparagraphs IV.2.a, b and c, at the production site at which plants for planting are produced for export to the EU, the Pest Control Manager will ensure adherence to the procedures set forth in Appendix I, the “Management Program for Bemisia tabaci on ‘Plants for Planting’ Intended for Export,” a copy of which is attached to and made part of this Compliance Agreement, and which may be updated from time to time under the direction of the Whitefly Taskforce facilitated by USDA-APHIS.
e. The pest management program shall include the inspection and certification of plants for planting which are to be exported to the EU, prior to export, by an Authorized Certification Official. If any viable form of Bemisia tabaci is found on the plants intended for export, the plants shall be treated to achieve freedom from viable Bemisia tabaci prior to certification for export.
f. The Pest Control Manager is required to maintain a log of inspections and treatments for Bemisia tabaci for all plants for planting which are intended for export to the EU.
V. Inspections
1. The State Regulatory Agency and/or USDA will conduct annual audits of the Place of Production to review its pest surveillance records and pest management practices to ensure compliance with this Compliance Agreement.
2. Authorized Certification Officials (ACO) will conduct phytosanitary inspections of plants for planting prior to export to the EU. Phytosanitary inspections will be conducted in compliance with USDA policies and procedures for export certification.
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3. For plants to be certified under the terms of this Compliance Agreement, the Authorized Certification Official will conduct an inspection of the consignment for virus symptoms in accordance with Appendix II.
4. Only plants for planting which have been produced and certified in accordance with this Compliance Agreement or which have been produced and certified in accordance with the requirements set forth in EC Council Directive 2000/29/EC, Sections 45.1 and 46. and which are free of all viable life forms of Bemisia tabaci will be eligible for export to the EU.
4. Plants for planting which are produced for export to the EU must be safeguarded (packaged and stored) after inspection and certification for export in a manner to ensure that the plants remain free of Bemisia tabaci prior to export.
5. Following phytosanitary inspection, the Authorized Certification Official shall add to the phytosanitary certificate of the subject plants for planting for export to the EU the following Additional Declaration:
“These plants were inspected and/or treated to ensure freedom from all viable life forms of Bemisia tabaci prior to certification for export.”
VI. Recordkeeping
1. Certification and shipment records of plants shipped pursuant to this Compliance Agreement must be maintained at the Place of Production for a minimum of one year after the date of shipment.
2. Records of all inspections, pesticide treatments and other control actions taken pursuant to the terms of this Compliance Agreement must be maintained at the Place of Production for a minimum of one year after the date of shipment.
3. Records are to be made available upon request to the State Regulatory Agency or USDA APHIS officials.
VII. Non-Compliance; Suspension of Agreement
1. Violation of any of the conditions of this Compliance Agreement will be grounds for suspension from the Compliance Agreement. When a violation occurs, the Place of Production will be immediately suspended until corrective actions are identified, implemented and verified to the satisfaction of the State Regulatory Agency and/or USDA APHIS officials.
I, __________________, the owner/person in possession, care or control of the above-named Place of Production, have read and understand all of the conditions and obligations stated herein by which I may export to the European Union plants for planting in accordance with this Compliance Agreement.
Dated ______________, ___ at _________________, State of ________
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__________________________ _________________________Applicant's Signature Name of Applicant__________________________Title
Name and Complete Address of Place of Production:
Agreement Approved, Registration and Evaluation Completed and Place of Production Approved for Participation:
________________________________________________STATE REGULATORY AGENCY Date
________________________________ ________________USDA-APHIS Date
APPENDIX I - WHITEFLY MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHITEFLY (BEMISIA TABACI) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PLANTS FOR PLANTING1 INTENDED FOR EXPORT 1referred to in the rest of this document as “plants”
This document presents a program to manage Bemisia tabaci whiteflies on plants intended for export with the goal of whitefly eradication on shipped plants. This program does not require a pesticide application when the first whitefly adult is detected. However, it does outline steps to manage and maintain whitefly populations throughout the initial propagation and subsequent growth stages at levels which will enable complete control on final shipped plant material. Growers should apply pesticides when scouting identifies population densities at levels where experience and/or scientific advice dictates action be taken. Such densities would depend on many factors including the crop, source(s) of infestation, and environmental conditions.
To use the tables: start with the Question 1 in the “Key to Tables for Suggested Whitefly Applications”, and then work your way through the Key’s questions to the appropriate growth stage of your crop. Refer to the tables (A – F) as directed to find the suggested products. The tables list products with recommended ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for each biotype, based on current research. The “IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee) Class” column items highlighted in red identify the areas of particular concern in avoiding resistance development. It is highly recommended that any whiteflies in your place of production be tested (see list of authorized laboratories on page 3) periodically for biotype because more management tools are available for B-biotype than Q-biotype whiteflies. This is especially important if a product does not adequately control your whiteflies..
Key to Tables for Suggested Whitefly Applications
1. Plants are Bemisia tabaci hostsa. Yes........................................................................................2b. No ..............................................................................Table E
2. Plants are cuttings in propagation being rooteda. Yes........................................................................................3b. No ........................................................................................4
3. Rooting level during propagation a. Mist on, cuttings are newly stuck and not anchored Table A b. Mist off, cuttings are anchored in the soil and able to
withstand spray applications................................Table B4. Plants are rooted cuttings and ready for shipment
a. Yes..............................................................................Table Fb. No ........................................................................................5
5. Plant development after transplantinga. Root system is not well developed.............................Table Cb. Roots are well developed and penetrating the soil to the
sides and bottom of the pots...........................................66. Plants are actively growing finished plants or stock
a. Plants are more than two weeks from shipment or first cutting harvest......................................................Table D
b. Plants are two weeks from shipment or first cutting harvestTable Ec. Plants or cuttings are 2 – 3 days from shipment.........Table F
Table A. Cuttings are Not Anchored in Soil
Suggested Products IRAC Class B-Biotype Q-Biotype
Foggers and aerosol generators Many Yes Yes
Table B. Cuttings Able to Withstand Sprays
Suggested Products IRAC Class B-Biotype Q-Biotype
Foggers Many Yes YesAvid (abamectin) + pyrethroid or acephate
Table D. Plants have developed roots and are actively growing (for sale or for cutting stock plants)Rotate products during this production stage according to label directions. Where plants are tolerant, tank mix with horticultural oil to help minimize resistance development.
Suggested Products for Foliar Applications on Actively Growing Plants
Table E. Plants are Two Weeks from Shipment or First Cutting HarvestControl of whiteflies is often challenging during this stage due to the difficulty of achieving adequate under leaf spray coverage, a lack of labeled products from multiple IRAC Classes, and concerns about phytotoxicity or residue on final product.
Apply a drench or foliar application 14 days prior to shipment of finished plants or the initial harvest of cuttings from stock plants. If adequate spray coverage cannot be achieved, plants should be drenched. Select products based on the biotype of any whiteflies that are present. To reduce resistance development, do not use products listed in Table E that were applied prior to this growing stage. If multiple cutting harvests are taken from stock plants, rotate a neonicotinoid drench application (IRAC Group 4) with foliar applications of Judo and Sanmite, including other products as needed from Table D in different IRAC Classes.
Follow all label guidelines for use rates, reapplication intervals, and resistance management strategies.
Table F. Plants or Harvested Cuttings are 2 – 3 Days before ShippingMake foliar applications 2 - 3 days before shipping finished plants or rooted cuttings or before each cutting harvest when shipping unrooted cuttings. To reduce resistance development: avoid applications of modes of action used in the previous growth stage (Table E for finished plants or stock, and Table B for rooted cuttings).
* IRAC Class 9B exhibits cross resistance with IRAC Class 4
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Laboratories Authorized to Determine Whitefly Biotype
There are a number of specifics concerning how one collects a sample and preserves it for evaluation. For these specifics, scheduling and pricing information you MUST contact the individual laboratories.
Judith K. Brown, Ph. D.Plant Sciences DepartmentThe University of ArizonaTucson, AZ 85721 U.S.A.Tel.: (520) 621-1230Email: [email protected]
Cindy McKenzie, Ph.D.Research EntomologistUSDA, ARS, US Horticultural Research Laboratory2001 South Rock RoadFort Pierce, FL 34945Tel.: (772) 462-5917Email: [email protected]
Frank J. Byrne, Ph. D.Assistant ResearcherDept of EntomologyUniversity of California, Riverside3401 Watkins DriveRiverside, CA 92521Tel.: (951) 827-7078Email: [email protected]
For questions, concerns, or comments please contact:
Lance S. Osborne, Ph.D.University of Florida, IFAS2725 Binion RoadApopka, Florida 32703407-884-2034 ext. [email protected]
Contributors in alphabetical order:
Oakford Bane Cindy McKenzieJoe Begley Ron OettingJames Bethke Lance OsborneJoe Chamberlin Cristi Palmer (editor)Jeff Dobbs Nancy RechciglRichard Lindquist Kyla SmithScott Ludwig
Note: Mention of a commercial or proprietary product or chemical does not constitute a recommendation or warranty of the product by the authors. Products should be used according to label instructions, and safety equipment required on the label and by federal or state law should be employed. Users should avoid the use of chemicals under conditions that could lead to groundwater contamination. Pesticide registrations may change and it is the responsibility of the user to ascertain if a pesticide is registered by the appropriate local, state and federal agencies for an intended use. Trademarks and registered trademarks for mentioned products or chemicals belong to their respective owners.
This project was partially funded by the Floriculture & Nursery Research Initiative (USDA-ARS, Society of American Florists, American Nursery & Landscape Association) and the IR-4 Project.
Plants produced under the terms of this Compliance Agreement for export to the EU should be periodically surveyed for symptoms of the following viruses:
--Bean golden yellow mosaic virus--Cowpea mild mottle virus--Lettuce infectious yellow virus (only transmitted by B. tabaci A-biotype)--Pepper mild tigre virus (Pepper golden mosaic virus)--Squash leaf curl virus--Euphorbia mosaic virus--Tomato mottle virus (Florida tomato virus)--other viruses transmitted by Bemisia tabaci
using the virus symptom identification cards developed by the Ad Hoc Whitefly Task Force Technical Committee.
As a part of the official inspection for certification under the terms of this Compliance Agreement, the Authorized Certification Official will conduct an inspection of the consignment for symptoms of the above-listed viruses, using the virus symptom identification cards developed by the Technical Committee of the USDA-APHIS facilitated Whitefly Taskforce. If plants in the consignment are found to exhibit such symptoms, the Place of Production may either:
a) send a sample of the symptomatic plant material to a USDA-approved laboratory for identification. The consignment will be held pending identification of the virus. If the virus is one of the viruses listed above, the consignment will not be certified for shipment to the EU, and is subject only to regulatory requirements for the U.S. or non-EU countries. If the virus is not one of the viruses listed above, the consignment should then be re-inspected for Bemisia tabaci, and if no B. tabaci are found, the shipment will be certified for shipment to the EU.
b) choose not to test a sample of the symptomatic plant material for virus identification, in which case the consignment will not be certified for shipment to the EU and is subject only to regulatory requirements for the U.S. or non-EU countries.
