There is no formal procedure for notifying cases of “illegal” parallel imports of plant protection products. However, PSD has, since November 2003, been informed of and investigated 23 cases involving parallel imports as shown:
Number of cases Number of cases where enforcement action taken Notes 2003 1 1 1 November 2003 to 31 December 2003 2004 4 2 — 2005 12 5 — 2006 6 — 1 January 2006 to 30 November 2006
Enforcement action has or is being taken in eight cases and a further six cases are still under investigation pending possible enforcement action. Enforcement action has not been taken in nine cases because of lack of evidence of an offence basis.