The activity involves monitoring and/or predicting the occurrence of harmful organisms; phytosanitary diagnostics, including laboratory analysis to identify harmful organisms or plant disorders, residues or other harmful substances in plants, plant products or soils; expert training and/or equivalent professional collaboration in the field of plant health care; phytosanitary consultancy.
Persons wanting to carry out the present activity must obtain a licence from the State Phytosanitary Administration. The licence shall be awarded following submission of a written application.
Application for the licence to carry out protective assistance of plants and plant products
- the application shall be filed with the State Phytosanitary Administration, or the Ministry of Agriculture
- there is no statutorily prescribed form for the application; it must, however, comply with the requirements set out under the Code of Administrative Procedure
- Further information on the licence proceedings
The application shall be supported with:
- proof of professional qualification as a plant health officer or corresponding professional qualification in another field
- document attesting to the technical and material equipment (the type of documentary proof provided is left to the discretion of the applicant)
The State Phytosanitary Administration / ministry shall issue the administrative decision within 30 days
The business may be conducted after fulfilling all the above stated requirements.
Related information:
If you have any questions, you can contact Points of Single Contact (PSC) set up at 15 municipal trade licence offices in all regions. More information on PSCs.
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