In order to prevent the import and spread of particularly dangerous harmful organisms, the Federal Council may in particular:
- order the phytosanitary situation to be monitored;
- stipulate that plant material and objects and land that are suspected of being infected be isolated as long as an infestation cannot be ruled out;
- order the treatment, disinfection or destruction of crops, plant material, aids to production and objects which are or could be infested by particularly dangerous harmful organisms.