EN    EN EN 
SANCO/2505/2008 rev.12 
EN    EN  COMMISSION OF THE E UROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels,  
C(2008) final 
 
Draft 
COMMISSION  DECISION 
of 
on emergency measures to prevent the intr oduction into and the spread within the 
Community of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) 
 
(Memorandum from Mrs A. VASSILIOU) 
EN 3   EN Draft 
COMMISSION DECISION 
of 
on emergency measures to prevent the intr oduction into and the spread within the 
Community of Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty esta blishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Di rective 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures 
against the introduction in to the Community of organisms harm ful to plants or plant products 
and against their spread within the Community1, and in particular the third sentence of Article 
16(3), thereof, 
Whereas: 
(1) In Section I of Part A of Annex I to  Directive 2000/29/EC, there are listed 
Anoplophora malasiaca  (Forster) and Anoplophora chinensis (Thomson). Recent 
studies have found that these two denominations cover in f act one single species of 
harmful organism. For the purpose of this D ecision it is therefore appropriate to use 
the single revised scie ntific denomination Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) to 
designate what is listed in that Annex as Anoplophora malasiaca  (Forster) and 
Anoplophora chinensis (Thomson).   
(2) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, where a Member St ate considers that there is a danger of 
introduction into or spread within its terri tory of a harmful orga nism whether or not 
listed in Annexes I or II to that Directiv e, it may temporarily take any additional 
measures necessary to protect itself from that danger. 
(3) As a result of the presence of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) on various host plants 
in the region of Lombardy, Italy inform ed the Commission and the other Member 
States on 23 November 2007 that it had adopt ed additional measures on 9 November 
2007 to prevent the further introduction into and spread within it s territory of that 
organism. 
(4) As a result of findings of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) on various host plants in the 
Netherlands, the Commission and other Member  States were informed on 21 January 
2008 of the measures taken to eradicat e that organism in the Netherlands. 
(5) Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) has been recently in tercepted on many consignments 
of plants for planting of Acer spp. originating in third countries. At present, there are 
                                                 
1 OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.   
EN 4   EN no special requirements for those plants or iginating in third countries or in the 
Community in relation to this harmful organism. 
(6) A pest risk analysis on  Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster)  was released in 2008 by The 
Netherlands, which concluded that there is a very high probability of establishment of 
the organism in the Community and a high potential of economic damage to several 
host plants. 
(7) It is therefore necessary to take emergency measures agai nst the introduction into and 
spread within the Community of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster). The measures 
should apply to a list of plants of any origi n, the “specified plants”, known to be hosts 
of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) and which present the highest risk of being 
infested. 
(8) Measures should be defined for the import of the specified plants as regards their 
production in third countries and inspections at entry into the Co mmunity.  Measures 
should also be defined for the production, movement and control of the specified 
plants originating in areas in th e Community where the presence of Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster) is confirmed.  
(9) Detailed measures should be laid down in areas in the Community  where the presence 
of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) is confirmed, i.e. the infested zones. In these 
zones, appropriate measures to eradicate th e organism and intensive monitoring of its  
presence shall be applied. In the areas surr ounding such areas, i.e. the buffer zones,  
intensive monitoring for the presence of the organism shall take place. 
(10) A survey to check for the presence or continued absence of Anoplophora chinensis  
(Forster) should be carried  out on host plants in all Member States.  
(11) It is appropriate that the measures be reviewed by 31 May 2009 ta king into account 
the availability, after one gr owing season, of the results of the official surveys and 
examinations by Member States of specified plants imported  and being moved within 
the Community under the emergency measures. 
(12) Member States should, if necessary, adapt thei r legislation in order to comply with this 
Decision. 
(13) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the 
Standing Committee on Plant Health, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:   
EN 5   EN  
Article 1 
Definitions 
For the purpose of this Decision, th e following definition shall apply:  
 (a) “specified plants" means plants  for planting, other than seeds, of Acer  spp., Aesculus 
hippocastanum,  Alnus  spp., Betula  spp., Carpinus  spp., Citrus  spp., Corylus  spp., Cotoneaste r 
spp., Fagus  spp., Lagerstroemia spp., Malus  spp., Platanus  spp., Populus spp., Prunus  spp.,  
Pyrus  spp., Salix  spp., and Ulmus  spp.  
(b) "place of production" means the place of pr oduction as defined in the FAO International 
Standard for Phytosanitary Measures N°5 2. 
Article 2 
Import of the specified plants 
Specified plants imported from third countries where Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) is 
known to be present, may only be introduced into the Community if: 
(a) they comply with the specific import requi rements in point (1) of Section I of Annex 
I; 
(b) without prejudice to Article 13a(1) of  Directive 2000/29/EC, on entry into the 
Community they are inspected by the responsible official body in accordance with 
point (2) of Section I of A nnex I for the presence of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster), 
and no signs of that organism  have been found. 
Article 3 
Movement of specified plants within the Community 
Specified plants originating in demarcated areas within the Community established in 
accordance with Article 5 or imported in accordance with Article 2 from third countries where 
Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) is known to be present, may be moved into areas other than 
demarcated areas in the Community  only if they meet the conditi ons set out in Section II of 
Annex I. 
Article 4 
Surveys  
Member States shall conduct official  annual surveys for the presence of Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster) and for the evidence of infestation by that organi sm on host plants in their 
territory.  
                                                 
2  Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms – Reference Standard ISPM No. 5 by the Secretariat of the 
International Plant Protection Convention, Rome.  
EN 6   EN Without prejudice to Article 16(1) of Direc tive 2000/29/EC, the results of those surveys, 
together with the list and delimitation of demarcated areas referred to in Article 5 of this 
Decision, shall be notified to th e Commission and to the other Me mber States by 30 April of 
each year.  
Article5 
Demarcated areas 
When the results of the surveys referred to in Article 4 confirm the presence of Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster) in an area, or there is eviden ce of the presence of that organism by other 
means, Member States shall define demarcated areas, which shall consist of infested zone and 
of buffer zone, in accordance with point 1 of Annex II. 
The Member States shall take official measures in the demarcated areas as laid down in point 
2 of Annex II. 
Article 6 
Compliance 
Member States shall take all measures to comp ly with this Decision and, if necessary, amend 
the measures which they have adopted to pr otect themselves against the introduction and 
spread of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) in such a manner that  those measures comply with 
this Decision. They shall immediately in form the Commission of those measures. 
Article 7 
Review 
This Decision shall be review ed by 31 May 2009 at the latest. 
Article 8 
Addressees 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.  
Done at Brussels, 
 For the Commission 
 Androulla VASSILIOU 
 Member of the Commission 
EN 7   EN ANNEX I  
EMERGENCY MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 2 AND 3 
I. SPECIFIC IMPORT REQUIREMENTS  
 
(1)  Without prejudice to the pr ovisions listed in Annex III, Part A(9, 16, 18) and Annex 
IV, Part A(I)(14, 15, 17, 18, 19.2, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 23.1, 23.2, 32.1, 32.3, 33, 34, 36.1, 
39, 40, 43, 44, 46) to Directive 2000/29/EC, specified plants  originating in third 
countries where Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) is known to be present shall be 
accompanied by a certificate as referred to in  Article 13(1) of that Directive which 
states under the rubric “Add itional declaration” that: 
(a) the plants have been grown throughout  their life in a place of production 
situated in a pest-free area estab lished by the national plant protection 
organisation in the country of origin in  accordance with relevant International 
Standards for Phytosanitary Measures. The name of the pest-free area shall be 
mentioned under the rubric “place of origin”;  or  
(b)  the plants have been grown, during a period of at least two years prior to 
export,  in a place of production established as free from Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster) in accordance with International Standards for 
Phytosanitary Measures:  
 (i) which is registered and superv ised by the national plant protection 
organisation in the c ountry of origin; and 
(ii) which has been subjected annually to  two official inspec tions for any signs 
of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) carried out at  appropriate times and 
no signs of the organism have been found; and  
(iii) where the plants have been grown in a site  
- with complete physical protec tion against the introduction of 
Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) or  
- with the application of appropriate preventive treatments and 
surrounded by a buffer zone with a ra dius of at least two km where 
official surveys for the presence or signs of Anoplophora chinensis  
(Forster) are carried out annually at appropriate tim es. In case signs of 
Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) are found, erad ication measures are 
immediately taken to restore the pest  freedom of the buffer zone; and  
(iv) where immediately prior to export consignments of the plants have been 
officially subjected to a meticul ous inspection for the presence of 
Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster), in particular in roots and stems of the 
plants. Where appropriate, this in spection should incl ude destructive 
sampling.   
EN 8   EN (2) Specified plants  imported in accordance with point (1 ) shall be meticulously inspected 
at the point of entry or the place of de stination established in accordance with 
Commission Directive 2004/103/EC3. Inspection methods app lied shall ensure the 
detection of any signs of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster), in part icular in roots and 
stems of the plants. Where appropriate, this inspection should include destructive 
sampling. 
II. C ONDITIONS FOR MOVEMENT  
(1) Specified plants originating in demarcated areas within the Community may be 
moved within the Community only if they are accompanied by a plant passport 
prepared and issued in accordance with Commission Directive 92/105/EEC4 
and have been grown during a period of at least two years prior to movement in 
a place of production: 
 (i) which is registered acco rding to Commission Directive  92/90/EEC5;  and 
(ii) which has been subjected annually to two official meticulous inspections 
for any signs of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) carried out at 
appropriate times and no signs of the organism have been found; where 
appropriate, this inspection should include destructive sampling and 
 (iii) where the plants were placed in a site  
- with complete physical protec tion against the introduction of 
Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster); or  
- with the application of appropriate preventive treatments and 
surrounded by a buffer zone with a radi us of at least two km beyond the 
boundary of the infested zone where official surveys for the presence or 
signs of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) are carried out annually at 
appropriate times. In case signs of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) are 
found, eradication measures are immediately taken to restore the pest 
freedom of the buffer zone. 
(2) specified plants imported from third countries where Anoplophora chinensis  
(Forster) is known to be present in accordance with Section I may be moved 
within the Community only if they are accompanied by the plant passport 
referred to in point (1). 
                                                 
3  OJ L 313, 12.10.2004, p. 16. 
4 OJ L 4, 8.1.1993, p. 22.  
5  OJ L 344, 26.11.1992, p. 38.  
EN 9   EN ANNEX II  
EMERGENCY MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5 
1. Establishment of demarcated areas 
(a) The demarcated areas referred to in Article 5 shall consist of the following 
parts: 
(i) an infested zone which is the zone where the presence of Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster) has been confirmed, and which includ es all plants 
showing symptoms caused by Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) and, 
where appropriate, all plants belonging to the same lot at the time of 
planting, 
(ii) a buffer zone with a radius of at least two km beyond the boundary of the 
infested zone. 
(b) The exact delimitation of the zones referred to in point (a) shall be based on 
sound scientific princi ples, the biology of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster), the 
level of infestation, the particular distribu tion of the specified plants in the area 
concerned and evidence of establishment of the harmful organism. In case of 
the first detection of the organism in an area, and following a delimiting 
survey, the radius of the buffer zone ma y be reduced to not less than one km 
beyond the boundary of the infested zone.  
(c) If the presence of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) is conf irmed outside the 
infested zone, the delimitation of the demarcated areas shall be changed 
accordingly, or eradication measures are taken immediat ely to restore the pest 
freedom of the buffer zone. 
 (d) If, based on the annual survey s referred to in point 2(b), Anoplophora chinensis  
(Forster) is not detected in a demarcated area for a period of four years, this 
demarcation shall be withdrawn and the meas ures referred to in  point 2 shall no 
longer apply. 
2. Measures in demarcated areas 
The official measures referred to in Article  5 to be taken in the demarcated areas, 
shall include at least the following: 
(a)  in the infested zone, appropria te measures aiming at eradicating Anoplophora 
chinensis  (Forster), including the  felling and destruction of infested plants and 
plants with signs of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster), incl uding the roots, 
annually before 30 April. 
 (b) in the infested zone and the buffer zone, intensive monitoring for the presence 
of Anoplophora chinensis  (Forster) by inspections carried out annually on host 
plants of the organism at appropriate times.