Confirmation of Inspection Frequencies for Non-Woody Plants for UK Edible Horticultural Crops

26 Sept 2024

FPC received confirmation from Defra on 25th September 2024 relating to the inspection frequencies for Non-woody plants being imported into the UK. The statement from Defra is as follows;

“Plant health border controls applicable to non woody plants to facilitate commercial indoor production of UK edible horticultural crops ( eg tomato, pepper, aubergine plants) are currently set at 30% physical inspection and 100% for documentation checks.

Like all inspection frequencies these will be kept under review in light of available risk-based evidence, but we do not consider any adjustments if any will be applicable prior to 30 April 2025.”

Should members have any queries relating to this, please contact us at kshields@freshproduce.org.uk or nigel@freshproduce.org.uk