Measures to prevent Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) from entering and spread within the Republic of Korea

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affair (MAFRA) in the Republic of Korea has newly amended measures on Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), which is based on the result of Pest Risk Analysis(PRA), to prevent Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) from introduction into and the spread within the Republic of Korea. The measure covers seeds for sowing and seedlings (such as nursery/root stocks, cuttings and scions) of Capsicum spp. and Solanum lycopersicum from ToBRFV distributed countries (regions). Those host plants from restricted countries (regions) will need to certify certain conditions. Detailed information about the additional requirement can be find at the attachment.
The measure will be applied on consignment shipped on and after 28 August 2023.