From 1 July 2021, poisonous plants that may pose a risk to public health must be labeled with an additional warning label or sign when sold to consumers in France.
No obligation for Dutch growers
The grower decides together with his French customer(s) whether he already places the warning on the label in the Netherlands. It is not an obligation for the Dutch grower. The responsibility that the plant has a warning label at the time of sale always lies with the final vendor in France. Naktuinbouw does not check for this.
In France, it is obligated to inform consumers of any health risks which may arise from 1 July.
This can be done in different ways. For example:
- on the plant label
- with a label on the pot
- with a poster at the point of sale
Which plants must have a warning label when sold in France?
For each risk, the French authorities determine which plants carry a health risk. Possible risks of poisonous plants include intoxication upon ingestion, allergy when breathing due to pollen, or in case of contact with the skin. It is required to place a warning label for the following ornamentals, among others, Nerium oleander, Taxus baccata, Betula pendula, Carpinus betulus, and Primula obconica.
French initiative
This has been established in a domestic directive of France and therefore not in EU laws and regulations. For more information, we refer you to your customer in France.
source: Naktuinbouw
