{"id":73478,"date":"2026-06-05T10:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=solution&#038;p=73478"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:32:28","slug":"plant-passport","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/plant-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:50px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-product-hero-carousel alignfull\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data-wrapper\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data\"><h1 class=\"product-hero-carousel-header\">Plant Passport<\/h1><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" 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glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel-inner-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3537.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3540.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-2d-codes-printing\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is EU Plant Passport?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">As of 14th December, 2019, legislation and regulations concerning the EU Plant Passport obligation came into force. If you are based in the United\u00a0States and moving plants or plants products to businesses\u00a0in the EU (including within the UK) that can host quarantine pests and diseases, you may be required to have a plant passport.\u00a0<br><br>The plant passport obligation extends to all &#8220;plants intended for planting&#8221;. According to the EU definition, these are plants that can produce whole plants and are intended for that purpose. These plants must be planted out, replanted or remain planted. Everything that we now refer to as propagating material is included (including seeds), but also all &#8220;consumer&#8221; room, bedding and tub plants. There will be exceptions; for certain seeds and for sale directly to the non-commercial end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why print a plant\u00a0passport?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">With a plant passport you prove that your plants meet the phytosanitary requirements that apply within the EU. The passport can be square or rectangular and the layout consists of mandatory elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>What should the printed plant passport look like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/plant-passport-guide.png?w=640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/plant-passport-guide.png 640w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/plant-passport-guide.png?resize=300,68 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The new plant passport has a fixed layout and must be arranged per smallest trading unit, such as: pot, tray, or box.\u00a0The information on the passport must be legible. You can issue plant passports yourself, but you must be authorized by the relevant Government body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A plant passport format has been established with the following&nbsp;required elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>In the top left corner:<\/strong> the EU flag (in color, or black and white)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>In the top right corner:<\/strong> the word &#8220;Plant Passport \/ Plant Passport (in other official language if relevant)&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>A &#8211; Botanical name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B &#8211; Registration number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C &#8211; Traceability code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D &#8211; Country code of origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"542\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15092\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.893150684931507;width:683px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg 4291w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?resize=768,407 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?resize=1024,542 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?resize=1536,813 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3539-2.jpg?resize=2048,1084 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-79490a8ba7360bbc8a4fb78d7f6af659\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx solutions for Plant Passport printing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-product-hero-carousel alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data-wrapper\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data\"><h1 class=\"product-hero-carousel-header\"><strong><strong><strong>Linx 9000 Series<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" 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and quickly print a full traceability plant passport on any plant pot.<\/p><\/div><button class=\"product-hero-carousel-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/continuous-ink-jet\/linx-9000-series\/\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"is-linx-modal-toggle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4505_590c7f.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel 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glide__arrow--left product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | GS1 code builder | High-speed production | Print up to 6 lines | Primary and secondary coding | Black and coloured inks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-product-hero-carousel alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data-wrapper\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data\"><h1 class=\"product-hero-carousel-header\"><strong><strong><strong>Linx CSL Series<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"product-hero-carousel-sub-header\">CO2 lasers for coding and marking<\/h2><p class=\"product-hero-carousel-para\">Linx CO2 lasers can permanently code plant packaging with a plant passport code<\/p><\/div><button class=\"product-hero-carousel-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/laser-coders\/linx-csl-series\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"is-linx-modal-toggle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel-inner-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | Permanent codes | High-speed production | Low maintenance | Zero consumables | Large marking field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e0019031bf60c139ebeacb01edcb1b2\" style=\"color:#323232;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n    FAQ\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658527810\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is an EU Plant Passport?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An EU Plant Passport is an <strong>official label required for moving plants and plant products within the EU<\/strong>. It confirms that the plants meet plant health regulations and are free from pests and diseases.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658637365\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do plants need a Plant Passport?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Plant Passports are required to: Ensure <strong>traceability throughout the supply chain<\/strong>, Prevent the spread of pests and diseases, Support safe trade of plants across EU countries<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658658822\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which plants require a Plant Passport?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A Plant Passport is required for many \u201cplants for planting\u201d, including: Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, and rootstocks, Potted plants and bedding plants, Ornamental and some food plants, These must be accompanied by a passport when traded between businesses.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658686691\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What information must be printed on a Plant Passport?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">EU Plant Passports follow a standard format and must include:<br\/><strong>EU flag<\/strong><br\/>The words <strong>\u201cPlant Passport\u201d<\/strong><br\/><strong>A: Botanical name<\/strong> of the plant<br\/><strong>B: Operator registration number<\/strong> (with country code)<br\/><strong>C: Traceability code<\/strong><br\/><strong>D: Country of origin<\/strong><br\/>Additional elements like barcodes or QR codes may be used to support traceability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658716623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What format must a Plant Passport follow?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The passport must:<br\/>Be in a <strong>square or rectangular layout<\/strong><br\/>Be <strong>clearly visible and legible<\/strong><br\/>Be <strong>separate from other label information<\/strong><br\/>Contain fixed elements in a standardised structure<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780658731052\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where should the Plant Passport be printed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Plant Passport must be applied to the <strong>smallest trade unit<\/strong>, such as: Plant pots, Trays, Bundles or packaging. 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The choice depends on production speed, material, and required durability.","inLanguage":"en"},"inLanguage":"en"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/plant-passport\/#faq-question-1780658800973","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/plant-passport\/#faq-question-1780658800973","name":"Who is allowed to issue a Plant Passport?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Only businesses that are <strong>registered and authorised by a national plant protection authority<\/strong> can issue Plant Passports. 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