ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 45th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 5 and 6 July 2021
(Agreed on 6 July 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska
◼ Tasking Grant:
Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 45th Working Group meeting held on 5
and 6 July 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 45th Working Group meeting held on 5 and 6 July 2021 were agreed on 6 July
2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 7
The WG continued discussing and reviewing the pest sheets. The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 1, 2 and 3 September 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 44th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 15, 16 and 17 June 2021
(Agreed on 17 June 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska
◼ Tasking Grant:
Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 44th Working Group meeting held on
15, 16 and 17 June 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 44th Working Group meeting held on 15, 16 and 17 June 2021 were agreed on
17 June 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 7
The WG continued discussing and reviewing the pest sheets. The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 5 and 6 July 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 43rd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 17 and 18 May 2021
(Agreed on 18 May 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Tasking Grant:
Alzbeta Mikulova
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 43rd Working Group meeting held on
17 and 18 May 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 43rd Working Group meeting held on 17 and 18 May 2021 were agreed on 18
May 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789)7
The WG addressed comments received from PLH Panel members on the draft opinion. The WG agreed
on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 8
The WG further analysed the Dossier and reviewed the first pest sheets. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
3
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 15, 16 and 17 June 2021.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 42nd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 5 May 2021
(Agreed on 5 May 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska
◼ Tasking Grant:
Alzbeta Mikulova
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
The EFSA staff welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 42nd Working Group meeting held on 5
May 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 42nd Working Group meeting held on 5 May 2021 were agreed on 5 May 2021 at
the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789)7
The WG reviewed and finalised the draft opinion including the pest sheets before submitting the draft
opinion to the PLH Panel members for comments. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda
of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 17 and 18 May 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 41st MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 27, 28 and 29 April 2021
(Agreed on 29 April 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 41st Working Group meeting held on
27, 28 and 29 April 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 41st Working Group meeting held on 27, 28 and 29 April 2021 were agreed on 29
April 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019- 00789)7
The WG continued drafting the opinion and reviewing the pest sheets prepared by Tasking Grant and
performed the Expert Knowledge Elicitation for the relevant pests. The WG agreed on next steps and
the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 5 May 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 40th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 20 April 2021
(Agreed on 20 April 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard and Sven
Christer Magnusson.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 40th Working Group meeting held on
20 April 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 40th Working Group meeting held on 20 April 2021 were agreed on 20 April 2021
at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019- 00789)7
The WG analysed the additional information submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789) and started drafting the opinion and reviewing the pest sheets prepared by Tasking Grant.
The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 27, 28 and 29 April 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 39th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 13 April 2021
(Agreed on 13 April 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
The EFSA staff welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 39th Working Group meeting held on
13 April 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 39th Working Group meeting held on 13 April 2021 were agreed on 13 April
2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 7
The WG agreed on the relevant pests and formulated general questions on the Dossier. The WG agreed
on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 20 April 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 38th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 22 and 23 March 2021
(Agreed on 23 March 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Francesco Di Serio.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 38th Working Group meeting held on
22 and 23 March 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 38th Working Group meeting held on 22 and 23 March 2021 were agreed on 23
March 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 7
The WG reviewed and evaluated the pest list for Pinus parviflora and P. thunbergii with respect to the
dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2020-00448) and started identifying relevant
pests. The WG also started formulating general questions on the Dossier. The WG agreed on next
steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 13 April 2021.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 37th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 11 March 2021
(Agreed on 11 March 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 37th Working Group meeting held on
11 March 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 37th Working Group meeting held on 11 March 2021 were agreed on 11 March
2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00448) 7
The WG addressed the comments from PLH Panel members and finalised the draft opinion on
Commodity risk assessment of Corylus avellana plants from Serbia (EFSA-Q-2020-00448) before
sending it to the PLH Panel for possible adoption. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda
of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-
00532)8
The WG addressed the comments from PLH Panel members and finalised the draft opinion on
Commodity risk assessment of Juglans regia plants from Moldova (EFSA-Q-2020-00532) before
sending it to the PLH Panel for possible adoption. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda
of the next meeting.
5.3. Dossier submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-Q-2018-00277) 9
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00532 9 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2018-00277
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The WG started to analyse the additional information submitted by China on Pinus parviflora (EFSA-
Q-2020-00448) and reviewed the Interpretation of Terms of Reference. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 22 and 23 March 2021.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 36th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 16 and 18 February 2021
(Agreed on 18 February 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 36th Working Group meeting held on
16 and 18 February 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 36th Working Group meeting held on 16 and 18 February 2021 were agreed on
18 February 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-
00448) 7
The WG analysed the Dossier and the additional information submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana
(EFSA-Q-2020-00448), reviewed and finalised the first draft of the opinion before sending it to the
PLH Panel members for their comments. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the
next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-
00532)8
The WG analysed the Dossier and the additional information submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia
(EFSA-Q-2020-00532), reviewed and finalised the first draft of the opinion before sending it to the
PLH Panel members for their comments. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the
next meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00532
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6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 11 March 2021.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 35th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 25 and 26 January 2021
(Agreed on 26 January 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Tasking Grant:
Massimo Faccoli
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 35th Working Group meeting held on
25 and 26 January 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 35th Working Group meeting held on 25 and 26 January 2021 were agreed on
26 January 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789)7
The WG further analysed of the dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-00789),
performed the evaluation of the pest list and formulated questions to Turkey Authorities. The WG
agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-
00532)8
The WG further analysed the Dossier and the additional information submitted by Moldova on Juglans
regia (EFSA-Q-2020-00532) and performed the evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next
steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00532
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Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 16 - 18 February 2021.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 34th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 20 and 21 January 2021
(Agreed on 21 January 2021)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Francesco Di Serio.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 34th Working Group meeting held on
20 and 21 January 2021, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 34th Working Group meeting held on 20 and 21 January 2021 were agreed on
21 January 2021 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-
00448) 7
The WG analysed the Dossier and the additional information submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana
(EFSA-Q-2020-00448). Based on the new information the WG revised the evaluation of the pest list
and amended the pest sheet and performed the Expert Knowledge Elicitation for the relevant pest.
The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789)8
The WG further analysed of the dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-00789)
and performed the evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of
the next meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789
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5.3. HRP-dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-00532)9
The WG further analysed the Dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-00532)
and performed the evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of
the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 25 and 26 January 2021.
9 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00532
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 33rd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 15, 16 and 17 December 2020
(Agreed on 17 December 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 33rd Working Group meeting held on
15, 16 and 17 December 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 33rd Working Group meeting held on 15, 16 and 17 December 2020 were agreed
on 17 December 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2019-
00789)7
The WG performed the first analysis of the dossier submitted by Turkey on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-
2019-00789) and started evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft
agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-
00532)8
The WG performed the first analysis of the dossier submitted by Moldova on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-
2020-00532), started evaluation of the pest list and formulated first round of questions to Moldova
on the commodity and on production process. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of
the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00789 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00532
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Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 20 and 21 January 2021.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 32nd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 23 and 24 November 2020
(Agreed on 24 November 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova,
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 32nd Working Group meeting held on
23 and 24 November 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 32nd Working Group meeting held on 23 and 24 November 2020 were agreed on
24 November 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-
00448) 7
The WG further analysed the Dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00448),
finalised the evaluation of the pest list and drafted questions to Serbia. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 15, 16 and 17 December 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 31st MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 5 November 2020
(Agreed on 5 November 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 31st Working Group meeting held on 5
November 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 31st Working Group meeting held on 5 November 2020 were agreed on 5
November 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655)7
The WG addressed the comments from PLH Panel members and finalised the draft opinion on
Commodity risk assessment of Ficus carica plants from Israel (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655) before sending
it to the PLH Panel for possible adoption. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the
next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-
00448) 8
Due to time constraints this agenda point was postponed to the next Working Group meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 23-24 November 2020.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 30th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 13, 14 and 15 October 2020
(Agreed on 15 October 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 30th Working Group meeting held on
13, 14 and 15 October 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 30th Working Group meeting held on 13, 14 and 15 October 2020 were agreed
on 15 October 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655)7
The WG reviewed and finalised the draft opinion on Commodity risk assessment of Ficus carica plants
from Israel (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655) before sending it to the PLH Panel for comments. The WG agreed
on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-
00448) 8
The WG performed further analysis of the dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-
2020-00448) including clarification regarding the definition of the commodities received on 6 October
2020. The WG continued with evaluation of the pest list relevant for the commodities. The WG agreed
on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448
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6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 5 November 2020.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 29th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 28 and 29 September 2020
(Agreed on 29 September 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
◼ Others:
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 29th Working Group meeting held on
28 and 29 September 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 29th Working Group meeting held on 28 and 29 September 2020 were agreed on
29 September 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655)7
The WG performed the last Expert Knowledge Elicitation on a pest relevant for the HRP-dossier
submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655). The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00448) 8
The WG performed the first analysis of the dossier submitted by Serbia on Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-
2020-00448) and started evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft
agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00448
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 13 - 15 October 2020.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 28th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 17 September 2020
(Agreed on 17 September 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 28th Working Group meeting held on
17 September 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 28th Working Group meeting held on 17 September 2020 were agreed on 17
September 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655)7
The WG performed the Expert Knowledge Elicitation on two pests relevant for the HRP-dossier
submitted by Israel on Ficua carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655). The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 28 and 29 September 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 27th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 7, 8 and 9 September 2020
(Agreed on 9 September 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 27th Working Group meeting held on
7, 8 and 9 September 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 27th Working Group meeting held on 7, 8 and 9 September 2020 were agreed
on 9 September 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655)7
The WG performed the Expert Knowledge Elicitation on 10 pests relevant for the HRP-dossier
submitted by Israel on Ficua carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655). The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 17 September 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 26TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 2 September 2020
(Agreed on 2 September 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 26th Working Group meeting held on 2
September 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 26th Working Group meeting held on 2 September 2020 were agreed on 2
September 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group assessed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) including the additional information received from Israel and reviewed pest sheets for
insects. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 7,8 and 9 September 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 25TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 26 August 2020
(Agreed on 26 August 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 25th Working Group meeting held on 26
August 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 25th Working Group meeting held on 26 August 2020 were agreed on 26 August
2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group assessed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) including the additional information received from Israel and reviewed all pest sheets for
fungi and parasitic plant. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 2 September 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 24TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 24 and 31 August 2020
(Agreed on 31 August 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 24th Working Group meeting held on 24
and 31 August 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 24th Working Group meeting held on 24 and 31 August 2020 were agreed on 31
August 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group assessed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) including the additional information received from Israel and reviewed pest sheets for
insects. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 26 August 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 23rd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 6 and 7 July 2020
(Agreed on 7 July 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 23rd Working Group meeting held on 6
and 7 July 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 23rd Working Group meeting held on 6 and 7 July 2020 were agreed on 7 July
2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossiers submitted by Ukraine on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-00437) 7, Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00439) 8, Populus (EFSA-Q-2020-
00440) 9 and Tilia (EFSA-Q-2020-00441)10
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossiers submitted by Ukraine on Juglans regia
(EFSA-Q-2020-00437), Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00439), Populus (EFSA-Q-2020-00440) and
Tilia (EFSA-Q-2020-00441) and finalised questions to Ukraine. The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655)11
The WG analysed the additional information received for the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus
carica (EFSA-Q-2019- 00655). The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00437 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00439 9 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00440 10 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00441 11 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2019-00655
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 25, 26 and 31 August and 2 September 2020.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 22nd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 29 June 2020
(Agreed on 29 June 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 22nd Working Group meeting held on
29 June 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 22nd Working Group meeting held on 29 June 2020 were agreed on 29 June 2020
at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossiers submitted by Ukraine on Juglans regia (EFSA-Q-2020-00437) 7, Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00439) 8, Populus (EFSA-Q-2020-
00440) 9 and Tilia (EFSA-Q-2020-00441)10
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossiers submitted by Ukraine on Juglans regia
(EFSA-Q-2020-00437), Corylus avellana (EFSA-Q-2020-00439), Populus (EFSA-Q-2020-00440) and
Tilia (EFSA-Q-2020-00441) and formulated draft questions to Ukraine. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 6 and 7 July 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00437 8 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00439 9 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00440 10 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00441
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 21ST MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 8, 10, 15, 16 June 2020
(Agreed on 16 June 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 21st Working Group meeting held on
8, 10, 15, 16 June, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 21st Working Group meeting held on 8, 10, 15, 16 June 2020 were agreed on 16
June 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109)7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109), continued with the review of pest sheets and finalised the list of questions to Chinese
Authorities. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 29 June 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 20TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 20, 25, 26, 27 May 2020
(Agreed on 27 May 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 20th Working Group meeting held on
20, 25, 26, 27 May 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 20th Working Group meeting held on 20, 25, 26, 27 May 2020 were agreed on
27 May 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109)7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109), continued the evaluation of the pest list and started the review of pest sheets. The
WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 8, 10, 15 and 16 June 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 19TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 8 May 2020
(Agreed on 8 May 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 19th Working Group meeting held on 8
May 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 16th Working Group meeting held on 8 May 2020 were agreed on 8 May 2020 at
the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109) and continued the evaluation of the pest list for insects and nematodes. The WG
agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 20, 25, 26, 27 May 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 18TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 7 May 2020
(Agreed on 7 May 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 18th Working Group meeting held on 7
May 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 18th Working Group meeting held on 7 May 2020 were agreed on 7 May 2020 at
the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109) and continued the evaluation of the pest list for fungi. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 8 May 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 17TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 27 April 2020
(Agreed on 27 April 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 17th Working Group meeting held on 27
April 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 17th Working Group meeting held on 27 April 2020 were agreed on 27 April 2020
at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109) and started the evaluation of the pest list for fungi. The WG agreed on next steps
and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 7 May 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 16TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 24 April 2020
(Agreed on 24 April 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
The EFSA representative welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 16th Working Group meeting held on 24
April 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 16th Working Group meeting held on 24 April 2020 were agreed on 24 April 2020
at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp.(EFSA-Q-2020-00109) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by China on Acer spp. (EFSA-
Q-2020-00109) and started the evaluation of the pest list for insects and nematodes. The WG
agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 27 April 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/wgs/plant-health/wg-high-risk-plants-II.pdf 7 http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-2020-00109
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 15TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 6, 7 and 8 April 2020
(Agreed on 8 April 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 15th Working Group meeting held on
6, 7 and 8 April 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 15th Working Group meeting held on 6, 7 and 8 April 2020 were agreed on 8
April 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655)7
The Working group assessed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655), reviewed all pest sheets and formulated questions for Israel Authority. The WG agreed on
next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 24 April and 8 May 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 14TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 23 and 24 March 2020
(Agreed on 24 March 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 14th Working Group meeting held on
23 and 24 March 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 14th Working Group meeting held on 23 and 24 March 2020 were agreed on 24
March 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The Working group reviewed the draft opinion on Acer spp. from New Zealand (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601) and addressed the last comments received from
the PLH Panel members.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) 8
The Working group assessed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) and reviewed of the first pest sheets. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of
the next meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN 8 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
3
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 6, 7 and 8 April 2020.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 13TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 4 and 19 March 2020
(Agreed on 19 March 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 13th Working Group meeting held on 4
and 19 March 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 13th Working Group meeting held on 4 and 19 March 2020 were agreed on 19
March 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The Working group reviewed the draft opinion on Acer spp. from New Zealand (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601) and addressed comments received from the WG
members and from the PLH Panel members. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of
the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next web-meeting is scheduled on 23 and 24 March 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 12th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on 10-12 February 2020, Parma
(Agreed on 17 February 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair)
Andrea Battisti
Francesco Di Serio
Sven Christer Magnusson
Hugo Mas
Daniel Rigling
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
X Unit: (names)
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 12th Working Group meeting held on
10-12 February 2020, Parma.
The minutes of the 12th Working Group meeting held on 10-12 February 2020 were agreed by
written procedure on 17 February 20206.
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG performed the Expert Knowledge Elicitation on the relevant pests for the HRP-dossier
submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-
00601). The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
6.1. Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled on 4 and 19 March 2020 as a web-meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 11TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 7 February 2020
(Agreed on 7 February 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 11th Working Group meeting held on 7
February 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 11th Working Group meeting held on 7 February 2020 were agreed on 7
February 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The Working group discussed and reviewed the pest sheets relevant for HRP-dossier submitted by
New Zealand on Acer spp. including the additional information received from New Zealand. The WG
agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled on 10 -12 February 2020 in Parma.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 10th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on 27-28 January 2020, Parma
(Agreed on 28 January 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair)
Andrea Battisti
Claude Bragard
Francesco Di Serio
Sven Christer Magnusson
Hugo Mas
Daniel Rigling
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
X Unit: (names)
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 10th Working Group meeting held on
27-28 January 2020, Parma.
The minutes of the 10th Working Group meeting held on 27-28 January 2020 were agreed on 28
January 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica
(EFSA-Q-2019-00655) and discussed the results of the evaluation of the pest list.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)8
The WG analysed the additional information received for the HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand
on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601).
The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN 8 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
3
6. Any Other Business
6.1. Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled on 7 February 2020 as a web-meeting.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 9TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 10, 13, 21 January 2020
(Agreed on 21 January 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 8th Working Group meeting held on
10, 13 and 21 January 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 8th Working Group meeting held on 10, 13 and 21 January 2020 were agreed on
21 January 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica
(EFSA-Q-2019-00655) and continued the evaluation of the pest list for fungi. The WG agreed on
next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)8
For this mandate the clock has been stopped until the expected additional information will be
provided to EFSA.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled on 27-28 January 2020 in Parma.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN 8 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 8TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 9, 16, 23 January 2020
(Agreed on 23 January 2020)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson (chair) has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 8th Working Group meeting held on 9,
16 and 23 January 2020, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 8th Working Group meeting held on 9, 16 and 23 January 2020 were agreed on
23 January 2020 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-
00655) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica
(EFSA-Q-2019-00655) and continued the evaluation of the pest list for insects and nematodes. The
WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)8
For this mandate the clock has been stopped until the expected additional information will be
provided to EFSA.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled as a web-meeting on 10, 13 and 21 January 2020.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN 8 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 7TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 17 December 2019
(Agreed on 17 December 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
◼ Others:
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Sven Christer Magnusson.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 7th Working Group meeting held on 17
December 2019, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the 7th Working Group meeting held on 17 December 2019 were agreed on 17
December 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica (EFSA-Q-2019-00655) 7
The Working group analysed and discussed the HRP-dossier submitted by Israel on Ficus carica
(EFSA-Q-2019-00655) and started the evaluation of the pest list. The WG agreed on next steps and
the draft agenda of the next meeting.
5.2. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)8
For this mandate the clock has been stopped until the expected additional information will be
provided to EFSA.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN 8 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next meetings are scheduled as a web-meetings on 9, 10, 13, 16, 21 and 23 January 2020.
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 6th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on 2-4 December 2019, Parma
(Agreed on 4 December 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair)
Andrea Battisti
Claude Bragard
Francesco Di Serio
Sven Christer Magnusson
Hugo Mas
Daniel Rigling
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
X Unit: (names)
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 6th Working Group meeting held on 2-4
December 2019, Parma.
The minutes of the 6th Working Group meeting held on 2-4 December 2019 were agreed on 4
December 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG finalised the evaluation of pest list and reviewed pest sheets of pests identified as
actionable pests so far. The WG identified information and data gaps and finalised questions to the
New Zealand Authority. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
6.1. Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 17 December 2019.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 5TH MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 27 November 2019
(Agreed on 27 November 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Andrea Battisti.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 5th Working Group meeting held on 27
November 2019, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the Working Group meeting held on 27 November 2019 were agreed on 27
November 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG discussed and reviewed the first pest sheet relevant for HRP-dossier submitted by New
Zealand on Acer spp. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 2-4 December 2019 in Parma.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
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SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 4th MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on 18-19 November 2019, Parma
(Agreed on 19 November 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair)
Andrea Battisti
Sven Christer Magnusson
Hugo Mas
Daniel Rigling
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
AMU Unit: Olaf Mosbach-Schulz
◼ Others:
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
X Unit: (names)
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard and
Francesco Di Serio.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 4th Working Group meeting held on 18-
19 November 2019, Parma.
The minutes of the 4th Working Group meeting held on 18-19 November 2019 were agreed on 19
November 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG continued with the assessment of the HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp.
and discussed and finalised the assessment of pest relevant lists and identified first potential
information and data gaps and drafted preliminary questions to the New Zealand Authority based on
data gaps identified in the dossier. Due to time constrains the discussion on the first two pest
datasheet drafts has been postponed to the next meeting. The WG agreed on next steps and the
draft agenda of the next meeting as well.
6. Any Other Business
6.1. Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 27 November 2019.
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 3RD MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 6 November 2019
(Agreed on 6 November 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Claude Bragard has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Alzbeta Mikulova
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 1st Working Group meeting held on 22
October 2019, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the first Working Group meeting held on 6 November 2019 were agreed on 6
November 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG continued with the assessment of the HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp.,
specifically focusing on the assessment of pest lists relevant for the HRP-dossier submitted by New
Zealand on Acer spp. The format and content of the pest sheets were explained and agreed. The WG
agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 18-19 November 2019 in Parma.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
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ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 2nd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on 28-30 October 2019, Parma
(Agreed on 30 October 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair)
Andrea Battisti
Francesco Di Serio
Sven Christer Magnusson
Hugo Mas
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska, Maria Chiara Rosace
TS Unit: Marco Conterbia
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
X Unit: (names)
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 2nd Working Group meeting held on 28-
30 October 2019, Parma.
The minutes of the 2nd Working Group meeting held on 28-30 October 2019 were agreed on 30
October 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
The WG continued with the assessment of the HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp.,
discussed and started with the assessment of pest lists relevant for the HRP-dossier submitted by
New Zealand on Acer spp. The WG agreed on next steps and the draft agenda of the next meeting.
6. Any Other Business
6.1. Not Applicable
7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 6 November 2019.
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question=EFSA-Q-YYYY-NNNNN
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH UNIT
European Food Safety Authority Via Carlo Magno 1A – 43126 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 036 111 │ www.efsa.europa.eu
SCIENTIFIC PANEL ON PLANT HEALTH
MINUTES OF THE 1ST MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON HIGH RISK PLANTS – SECTION II
Held on WEB-conference, 22 October 2019
(Agreed on 22 October 2019)1
Participants
◼ Working Group Members:2
Paolo Gonthier (chair) has participated via teleconference
Andrea Battisti has participated via teleconference
Francesco Di Serio has participated via teleconference
Sven Christer Magnusson has participated via teleconference
Hugo Mas has participated via teleconference
Daniel Rigling has participated via teleconference
◼ Hearing Experts3:
Not Applicable
◼ European Commission and/or Member States representatives:
Name (DG SANCO/JRC/MS/other)
Not Applicable
◼ EFSA:
ALPHA Unit: Svetla Kozelska
ALPHA Unit: Eduardo de la Peña
1 Minutes should be published within 15 working days of the final day of the relevant meeting. 2 Indicate first full name and then surname (John Smith) all throughout the document. 3 As defined in Article 17 of the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Panels, and the selection of external experts to assist EFSA with its scientific work: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf.
2
◼ Others:
Not Applicable
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chair welcomed the participants. Apologies were received from Claude Bragard.
2. Adoption of agenda
The agenda was adopted without changes.
3. Declarations of Interest of Working Groups members
In accordance with EFSA’s Policy on Independence4 and the Decision of the Executive Director on
Competing Interest Management5, EFSA screened the Annual Declarations of Interest filled out by
the Working Group members invited to the present meeting. No Conflicts of Interest related to the
issues discussed in this meeting have been identified during the screening process, and no interests
were declared orally by the members at the beginning of this meeting.
4. Agreement of the minutes of the 1st Working Group meeting held on 22
October 2019, WEB -conference.
The minutes of the first Working Group meeting held on 22 October 2019 were agreed on 22
October 2019 at the end of the meeting.6
5. Scientific topic(s) for discussion
5.1. HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)7
- Discussion on the templates, documents, folders and working and storage systems (i.e.
TEAMS and DMS) to be used for the Commodity Risk Assessment.
- Discussion and agreement on the procedure and methods to be used in the evaluation of the
Technical Dossiers from Third Countries.
- Discussion and agreement on the methodology for Commodity Risk Assessments which will
be used to develop EFSA opinions within the Working group.
- First discussion on the HRP-dossier submitted by New Zealand on Acer spp. (EFSA-Q-2019-
00599; EFSA-Q-2019-00600; EFSA-Q-2019-00601)
6. Any Other Business
Not Applicable
4 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/policy_independence.pdf 5 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/competing_interest_management_17.pdf 6 Please add here the link to the respective minutes published on the EFSA website 7 Please add the following link to the EFSA’s register of questions and substitute YYYY and NNNNN accordingly
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7. Next meeting(s)
The next meeting is scheduled for 28-30 October 2019 in Parma.