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Read more about Defra's approach to Pest risk analysis.
We welcome views and comments on the PRAs. In submitting any comments you may wish to focus on the summary, key uncertainties and conclusion sections of the risk assessment and to consider the following:
Any comments should be sent by the date specified, in writing to:
The Risk and Horizon Scanning team,
the Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs,
Room 11G31,
Sand Hutton,
York,
YO41 1LZ.
or by email to plantpestsrisks@defra.gov.uk
Comments received will not be attributed to individuals without permission in any published summary, but may have to be released if a request is received under the Environmental Information Regulations.
Only PRAs currently published for review are displayed on this page. A list of all pests for which a PRA is available can be accessed via the plant health portal search facility along with the current list of pests for which development of a PRA is considered a priority following addition to the risk register. PRAs for specific pests are also accessible via their individual entry on the plant health risk register.
PRAs currently under review:
Pest Name | Cover Letter/ Explanatory Note | Pest Risk Analysis | Comment by |
Tomato mottle mosaic virus | Cover letter | PRA | 28th June 2023 |
Corythucha ciliata | Cover letter | PRA | 28th June 2023 |
Lycorma delicatula | Cover letter | PRA | 28th June 2023 |
We are also seeking views on a future policy approach for solanaceous pospiviroids (Citrus exocortis viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid and Tomato planta macho viroid), taking account of conclusions from the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) opinion.
Pest Name |
Cover Letter |
Summary |
Comment by |
Citrus exocortis viroid, Columnea latent viroid, Pepper chat fruit viroid and Tomato planta macho viroid |
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28th June 2023 |