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

The European Parliament adopted by 537 votes to 13, with 14 abstentions, a legislative resolution 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.

Parliament adopted its position at first reading in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.