Table 9.
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 | Panel's conclusions against criterion in Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 regarding Union regulated non‐quarantine pest | Key uncertainties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity of the pest (Section 3.1) | The identity of A. pirivorella is clearly established | The identity of A. pirivorella is clearly established | NA |
| Absence/presence of the pest in the EU territory (Section 3.2) | The pest is not present in the EU territory | The pest is not present in the EU territory. Therefore, it fails this criterion to be regarded as a regulated non‐quarantine pest | NA |
| Regulatory status (Section 3.3) | The pest is currently listed in Annex IIAI of 2000/29 EC | There are no grounds to consider its status of quarantine pest to be revoked | NA |
| Pest potential for entry, establishment and spread in the EU territory (Section 3.4) | The pest has potential to enter into, become established in, and spread within, the EU territory. The main pathways are:
|
Spread is mainly via specific plants for planting, rather than via natural spread or via movement of plant products or other objects | NA |
| Potential for consequences in the EU territory (Section 3.5) | The pests’ introduction would most probably have an economic impact on the EU territory | The presence of the pest on plants for planting has an economic impact, as regards the intended use of those plants for planting | NA |
| Available measures (Section 3.6) | There are measures available to prevent the entry into, establishment within or spread of the pest within the EU (i.e. sourcing plants from PFA) | There are measures available to prevent pest presence on plants for planting (i.e. sourcing plants from PFA, PFPP) | NA |
| Conclusion on pest categorisation (Section 4) | All criteria assessed by EFSA above for consideration as a potential quarantine pest are met with no uncertainties | The criterion of the pest being present in the EU territory, which is a prerequisite for consideration as a potential regulated non‐quarantine, is not met | NA |
| Aspects of assessment to focus on/scenarios to address in future if appropriate | |||