Quality Assurance & RUOP Certification
Certified PSA-Free. The biological certainty before every purchase.
Upcoming European regulations make the Plant Passport mandatory for pollen circulation. We present the accredited laboratory test report for your specific lot before you even make a payment.
The 2026 Regulation:
What Changes for Kiwifruit Pollen
The era of anonymous, undocumented pollen is coming to an end. Under European Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, phytosanitary controls will become rigorously enforced.
What happens if you use DIY or informal pollen?
The danger extends far beyond poor pollination; it poses severe legal and financial disaster. Introducing undocumented biological material into your orchard exposes your farm to an official quarantine lockdown and compulsory vine destruction under plant health directives.
- ✕ Primary vector for PSA Biovar 3 vascular floral infection
- ✕ Hefty statutory administrative fines reaching tens of thousands of euros
- ✕ Total forfeiture of crop insurance coverage or public disaster relief
Ahead of the curve: certified peace of mind
Agro360 is already compliant. We are not just a supplier; we are your regulatory compliance partner. By 2026, what is known as the Plant Passport will be mandatory standard across the EU: with Agro360, your documentation is fully certified today.
- ✓ Official RUOP registry under identifier IT-12-1809
- ✓ Real-Time PCR testing performed by accredited third-party laboratories (Biotac, Bio Lab Service)
- ✓ Inspection of accredited lab test report before completing any payment
Our RUOP Certification
IT-12-1809
Agro360 is proudly registered in the Official Register of Professional Operators (RUOP) under identifier IT-12-1809. This guarantees that our entire production chain—from dedicated male orchards in Cisterna di Latina to -20°C cryogenic storage—is officially audited, traceable, and compliant with the highest European standards.
Pollen fields are situated in the Agro Pontino region in isolated zones constantly monitored for phytoplasma vectors and bacterial pathogens.
Extraction takes place in cleanroom laboratories with controlled atmosphere, multi-stage gravimetric micro-filtration, and anhydrous dehydrators.
PCR Analysis:
Molecular PSA-Free Certification
We do not rely on visual inspections; we rely on molecular science. The greatest biological threat to kiwifruit orchards is bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA).
DNA Extraction & Purification
The accredited testing laboratory extracts total genomic material from representative batch samples following validated EPPO standards, removing enzymatic inhibitors.
Real-Time PCR (qPCR)
The assay amplifies oligonucleotide diagnostic primers and probes selective for Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (biovar 3) on FAM/TAMRA fluorimetric channels with VIC internal control.
Official Report & Negative Verification
An accredited official test report validates that the lot is 100% PSA-Free (LoD < 10 CFU/ml, Ct > 40.0). We release lots backed by official documentation prior to final payment.
"We don't ask for a single euro before your agronomist has read our lab reports."
Agro360 Phytosanitary Protocol // Sample First, Commitment Later Formula
Official Laboratory Analytical Dossier & Quality Control for Every Batch
We do not rely on simulated lookups: for every batch of pollen, we provide official test reports issued by accredited independent laboratories and internal 18h biological inspections across 8 1-kg samples. Review the complete facsimile or request the signed certificate prior to payment.
PSA Bacterial Screening
Molecular screening for Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae on pure pollen.
In Vitro Agar Germination
Biological viability and pollen tube growth on modified BK media at 25°C.
Internal 18h Batch Testing
Cross-sampling across 8 1-kg bags with 100x optical cell counting.
Every pack of pure pollen is sealed with the official phytosanitary label compliant with European plant health regulations.
Total Traceability of the Production Batch
From the moment the male flower is picked to the second the isothermal container arrives at your orchard gate, every gram is logged and monitored.
Unique Batch ID
Every 250g cryogenic canister is laser-etched with a unique serial number linking directly to the orchard parcel, bloom date, and laboratory report.
-20°C USB Data Logger
Temperature is continuously logged across the complete transit route to ensure the sub-zero cryogenic cold chain is never interrupted.
Original Pre-Payment Reports
You receive verified germination test results on agar substrate and negative PCR laboratory reports from accredited partner laboratories prior to order finalization.
Frequently Asked Questions on Certifications
Essential legal and agronomic details regarding the EU Plant Passport, PSA prevention protocols, and accredited laboratory validation.
Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 sets stringent measures for protection against plant pests across Europe. For kiwifruit, it mandates full traceability of propagation material and pure pollen via the official EU Plant Passport. Professional operators must be formally registered in RUOP and guarantee that all lots are completely free of quarantine pathogens, particularly Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA).
Every shipment travels in high-density sealed isothermal containers with cryogenic dry ice and a calibrated continuous digital USB data logger (recording every 10 minutes). Upon delivery, the grower can connect the data logger directly to verify that temperatures never exceeded -18°C, certifying complete enzymatic and biological viability.
Using undocumented pollen or material lacking an official Plant Passport violates European phytosanitary directives and national enforcement decrees, carrying substantial monetary penalties. Furthermore, in the event of a PSA bacterial canker outbreak traced to uncertified biological material, regional authorities can mandate compulsory orchard destruction without any eligibility for public compensation or insurance claims.
Request Laboratory Test Reports for Your Orchard
Review certified analytical documentation for your batch before committing. Biological material is reserved and held in your name at -20°C.