Press Release: Food Safety: European Commission requests France, Cyprus and Poland to transpose provisions of the fruit plant propagating material Directive

The European Commission has asked France, Cyprus and Poland to notify national implementing measures as required by Directive 2008/90/EC on fruit plant propagating material. The request takes the form of a "reasoned opinion" under EU infringement procedures. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may decide to refer the above-mentioned Member States to the EU's Court of Justice.