The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Plant Health Newsletter on Horizon Scanning for June 2026, compiled during that month and released on 15 July 2026. The newsletter, part of a regular series, monitors emerging plant health threats and scientific developments relevant to EU plant health policy. It is published as an open-access supporting publication with a DOI identifier.
The newsletter is the latest in a series of monthly horizon scanning reports produced by EFSA. Previous editions covered September 2025, July 2025, October 2025, and June 2024, among others. These newsletters aim to provide early warning of potential plant pests and diseases that could affect European agriculture and ecosystems.
The document does not contain specific new regulatory measures or policy announcements. It serves as a technical update for plant health authorities, researchers, and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The newsletter is part of EFSA's ongoing work to support the EU's plant health regime under Regulation (EU) 2016/2031.
Stakeholders most directly impacted include national plant protection organizations in EU member states, which use the horizon scanning information to update surveillance and contingency plans. Agricultural producers and the broader agri-food sector may benefit from early awareness of emerging risks, potentially reducing economic losses from pest outbreaks. The scientific community gains access to curated intelligence on new pest reports and research. No new regulatory obligations or compliance costs arise from the publication itself.
The newsletter is available for download from the EFSA website and Wiley Online Library. It is expected to inform upcoming discussions in the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) and contribute to the EU's annual plant health risk assessments.