Importation of forest reproductive material: equivalence principle; inclusion of 'qualified' category and updating names of third country authorities

The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development adopted the report by Paolo de Castro (S&D, IT) on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Decision 2008/971/EC as regards the inclusion of forest reproductive material of the 'qualified' category within the scope of that Decision and the updating of the name of the authorities responsible for the approval and control of the production.

The committee recommends that the European Parliament adopts its position at first reading taking over the Commission proposal.