How the presence or appearance of the harmful organism was found. Indication of one of the following options: (1) pest related official survey; (2) survey related to an existing or eradicated outbreak of a harmful organism; (3) phytosanitary inspections of any type; (4) trace back and forward inspection related to the specific presence of the harmful organism concerned; (5) official inspection for purposes other than phytosanitary ones; (6) information submitted by professional operators, laboratories or other persons; (7) scientific information; (8) other. Further comments in the form of free text or attached documents are possible. In case of option (8), indication of a specification is necessary. Where applicable, indication of the date of inspection(s), the description of the method of inspection (including details of the visual or other checks as appropriate), and a short description of the site where the inspection took place, the findings of that inspection and picture(s). In the case of options (3) and (4), indication of the date of inspection(s), the description of the method of inspection (including details of the visual or other checks as appropriate). Possible submission of a short description of the site where the inspection took place, the findings of that inspection and picture(s).

Date of finding: Indication of the date when the responsible official body found the presence or appearance of the harmful organism, or received the first information concerning its finding. If the harmful organism was found by a person other than the responsible official body, indication of the date of finding of the harmful organism by that person, and the date when that person accordingly informed the responsible official body.

Sampling for laboratory analysis. Where applicable, submission of information concerning the sampling procedure for laboratory analysis, including date, method, and sample size. Attachment of pictures is possible.

Laboratory. Where applicable, indication of the name and the address of the laboratory(ies) involved in the identification of the harmful organism concerned.

Diagnostic method. Indication of one of the following options: (1) According to peer reviewed protocol; (2) Other, with specification of the method concerned. In the case of Option (1), provision of clear reference to the respective protocol and, where appropriate, any deviation from that protocol.

Date of official confirmation of the harmful organism's identity.