- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As adopted by EU)
Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament of the CouncilShow full title
Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament of the Council of 26 October 2016 on protective measures against pests of plants, amending Regulations (EU) No 228/2013, (EU) No 652/2014 and (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 69/464/EEC, 74/647/EEC, 93/85/EEC, 98/57/EC, 2000/29/EC, 2006/91/EC and 2007/33/EC
You are here:
What Version
Advanced Features
- Show Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Show Timeline of Changes
More Resources
Revised version PDFs
- Revised 14/12/20191.28 MB
Legislation originating from the EU
When the UK left the EU, legislation.gov.uk published EU legislation that had been published by the EU up to IP completion day (31 December 2020 11.00 p.m.). On legislation.gov.uk, these items of legislation are kept up-to-date with any amendments made by the UK since then.
This item of legislation originated from the EU
Legislation.gov.uk publishes the UK version. EUR-Lex publishes the EU version. The EU Exit Web Archive holds a snapshot of EUR-Lex’s version from IP completion day (31 December 2020 11.00 p.m.).
Changes over time for: Article 83
Changes to legislation:
There are currently no known outstanding effects by UK legislation for Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament of the Council, Article 83.
Changes to Legislation
Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. At the current time any known changes or effects made by subsequent legislation have been applied to the text of the legislation you are viewing by the editorial team. Please see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for details regarding the timescales for which new effects are identified and recorded on this site.
Article 83U.K.Content and format of the [F1UK] plant passport
1.[F2A UK] plant passport shall take the form of a distinct label, made on any substrate suitable for printing the elements [F3set out in Part A, B, C or D of Annex 7], provided that the plant passport is clearly distinguishable from any other information or label which may also be indicated on that substrate.
The plant passport shall be easily visible and clearly legible, and the information on it shall be unchangeable and durable.
2.[F4A UK] plant passport F5... shall contain the elements set out in Part A of Annex VII [F6, except where paragraph 4 or 5 applies].
By way of derogation from point 1(e) of Part A of Annex VII, the traceability code shall not be required [F7on a UK plant passport for the movement of plants for planting in Great Britain, or the introduction of plants for planting into Great Britain from a CD territory,] where [F7the] plants for planting fulfil all of the following conditions:
(a)they are prepared in such a way that they are ready for the sale to final users without any further preparation and no risk exists concerning the spread of [F8GB quarantine pests or provisional GB quarantine pests];
(b)they do not belong to types or species [F9specified in regulations made under] paragraph 3 of this Article.
3.The [F10the appropriate authority may by regulations] identify types and species of plants for planting for which the exemption referred to in paragraph 2 shall not apply. F11...
4.[F12A UK] plant passport for introduction into, and movement within, a [F13GB pest-free area or CD pest-free area] shall contain the elements set out in Part B of Annex VII.
5.In the case of plants for planting produced, or made available on the market, as pre-basic, basic or certified material or pre-basic, basic or certified seed or seed potatoes, as respectively referred to in [F14the relevant legislation on the marketing of seeds and other propagating material, a UK plant passport] shall be included, in a distinct form, in the official label produced in accordance with the respective provisions of [F15the relevant retained EU law].
[F16Where this paragraph applies, a UK plant passport must contain:
(a)the elements set out in Part C of Annex 7; or
(b)in the case of plants, plant products or objects which are to be introduced into a GB pest-free area or CD pest-free area, the elements set out in Part D of Annex 7.]
[F175A.Where a replacement UK plant passport is issued in relation to plants, plant products or other objects in a relevant NI trade unit pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 of Article 93, the UK plant passport must contain the element set out in point (1)(g) of Part A of Annex 7 or point (1)(h) of Part B of Annex 7 (as the case may be).]
6.The [F18appropriate authority may by regulations amend] Parts A, B, C and D of Annex VII in order to adapt the elements set out therein, where applicable, to the development of scientific and technical knowledge.
[F197.A UK plant passport must comply with the requirements set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2313 setting out the format specifications of the plant passport for movement within the Union territory and the plant passport for introduction into, and movement within, a protected zone.]
[F207A.The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision relating to the format or size of UK plant passports.]
8.A [F21UK] plant passport may also be issued in an electronic form (‘electronic [F22UK] plant passport’), provided that it contains all the elements [F23set out in Part A, B, C or D of Annex 7 (as the case may be)], and that the technical arrangements have been set out [F24in regulations made under paragraph 9].
[F259.The appropriate authority may by regulations set out technical arrangements for the issuance of electronic UK plant passports to ensure an appropriate credible and effective mode for their issuance.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Art. 83 heading inserted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(a) (with regs. 53, 55)
F2Words in Art. 83(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(b)(i) (with regs. 53, 55)
F3Words in Art. 83(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(b)(ii) (with regs. 53, 55)
F4Words in Art. 83(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(i)(aa) (with regs. 53, 55)
F5Words in Art. 83(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(i)(bb) (with regs. 53, 55)
F6Words in Art. 83(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(i)(cc) (with regs. 53, 55)
F7Words in Art. 83(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(ii)(aa) (with regs. 53, 55)
F8Words in Art. 83(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(ii)(bb) (with regs. 53, 55)
F9Words in Art. 83(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(c)(ii)(cc) (with regs. 53, 55)
F10Words in Art. 83(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(d)(i) (with regs. 53, 55)
F11Words in Art. 83(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(d)(ii) (with regs. 53, 55)
F12Words in Art. 83(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(e)(i) (with regs. 53, 55)
F13Words in Art. 83(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(e)(ii) (with regs. 53, 55)
F14Words in Art. 83(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(f)(i)(aa) (with regs. 53, 55)
F15Words in Art. 83(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(f)(i)(bb) (with regs. 53, 55)
F16Words in Art. 83(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(f)(ii) (with regs. 53, 55)
F17Art. 83(5A) inserted (27.1.2021) by The Plant Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/79), regs. 1(2), 3(15)(a)
F18Words in Art. 83(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(g) (with regs. 53, 55)
F19Art. 83(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(h) (with regs. 53, 55)
F20Art. 83(7A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(i) (with regs. 53, 55)
F21Word in Art. 83(8) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(j)(i)(aa) (with regs. 53, 55)
F22Word in Art. 83(8) inserted (27.1.2021) by The Plant Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/79), regs. 1(2), 3(15)(b)
F23Words in Art. 83(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(j)(i)(bb) (with regs. 53, 55)
F24Words in Art. 83(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(j)(i)(cc) (with regs. 53, 55)
F25Art. 83(9) substituted for words in Art. 83(8) (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1482), regs. 1(2)(b), 31(17)(j)(ii) (with regs. 53, 55)
Options/Help
Print Options
PrintThe Whole Regulation
PrintThe Whole Chapter
PrintThe Whole Section
PrintThis Article only
Legislation is available in different versions:
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As adopted by EU): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was first adopted in the EU. No changes have been applied to the text.
See additional information alongside the content
Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Opening Options
Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once
More Resources
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
- the original print PDF of the as adopted version that was used for the EU Official Journal
- lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
- all formats of all associated documents
- correction slips
- links to related legislation and further information resources
Timeline of Changes
This timeline shows the different versions taken from EUR-Lex before exit day and during the implementation period as well as any subsequent versions created after the implementation period as a result of changes made by UK legislation.
The dates for the EU versions are taken from the document dates on EUR-Lex and may not always coincide with when the changes came into force for the document.
For any versions created after the implementation period as a result of changes made by UK legislation the date will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. For further information see our guide to revised legislation on Understanding Legislation.
More Resources
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
- the original print PDF of the as adopted version that was used for the print copy
- correction slips
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:
- lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
- confers power and blanket amendment details
- all formats of all associated documents
- links to related legislation and further information resources
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. This site additionally contains content derived from EUR-Lex, reused under the terms of the Commission Decision 2011/833/EU on the reuse of documents from the EU institutions. For more information see the EUR-Lex public statement on re-use.