TABLE 10.

The Panel's conclusions on the pest categorisation criteria defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against pests of plants (the number of the relevant sections of the pest categorisation is shown in brackets in the first column).

Criterion of pest categorisation	Panel's conclusions against criterion in regulation (EU) 2016/2031 regarding union quarantine pest	Key uncertainties (casting doubt on the conclusion)
Identity of the pest (Section 3.1 )	The identity of the species is established and Ceroplastes rubens Maskell is the accepted name	None
Absence/presence of the pest in the EU (Section 3.2 )	C. rubens has been recorded in Germany, but only in a protected indoor environment (tropical greenhouse)	None
Pest potential for entry, establishment and spread in the EU (Section 3.4 )	C. rubens could further enter the EU mainly via the import of host plants for planting (excluding seed) or on cut branches. Biotic factors (host availability) and abiotic factors (climate suitability) suggest that large parts of the EU would be suitable for establishment. Natural spread by first instar nymphs crawling or being carried by wind, or by hitchhiking on other animals, humans or machinery, will occur locally. C. rubens could be dispersed more rapidly and over long‐distances via infested plants for planting for trade	None
Potential for consequences in the EU (Section 3.5 )	Further introduction of C. rubens into the EU could lead to outbreaks causing damage to orchard, forest, amenity ornamental trees and shrubs	None
Available measures (Section 3.6 )	Some hosts are already prohibited from entering the EU. There are measures available to prevent entry, establishment and spread of C. rubens in the EU	None
Conclusion (Section 4 )	C. rubens satisfies all the criteria assessed by EFSA for consideration as a potential Union quarantine pest	None
Aspects of assessment to focus on/scenarios to address in future if appropriate: