Restrictions on importation of fresh tomatoes containing Tomato Brown Rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus –ToBRFV)

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2020-05-12
G/SPS/N/SYC/5

Description

The notice relates to the decision taken in regard to Tomato Brown Rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus - ToBRFV) which was reported in Turkey.Seycehlles Biosecurity Agency has decided to implement measures to prevent the entry, establishment and spread of the virus in Seychelles.With immediate effect, all consignment of tomato entering Seychelles from Turkey shall:

Come from Green House production only.
Tested, declared and certified free from Tobamovirus - ToBRFV

Keywords

Territory protection; Plant health; Plant diseases