New EU Regulation for Tomato and Pepper Seed Importation

Earlier this month, the EU Commission amended regulation regarding the importation of tomato and pepper seeds to prevent the presence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).

This new regulation will take effect on January 1, 2025. Updates to note include regulatory status change for ToBRFV, transitioning from a quarantine pest to a regulated non-quarantine pest; removal of traceability requirements; and mother plant testing for small seed lots.

These regulatory updates are the result of international collaboration between national seed associations with ASTA playing a significant role in shaping the outcome. For more information on the amended regulation, click here.