Plant health is immensely important for plant production, forests, natural and planted areas, natural ecosystems, ecosystem services, and biodiversity in the European Union. However, it is continuously threatened by species injurious to plants and plant products, which now present a greater risk of being introduced into the Union territory due to the globalization of trade and climate change.

In response to these challenges, the European Commission is committed to safeguarding the agriculture and environment of the European Union from the significant threats posed by harmful pests and diseases.

The European Commission published a comprehensive overview report on its latest series of audits assessing import controls for plant health.

European Commission - Health and Food Audits and Analysis