List of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern

In 2015, Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on the Prevention and Management of the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Alien Species came into force with the aim of controlling various invasive alien species (IAS). The Regulation establishes a list of invasive alien species of Union concern, which are subject to restrictions on their keeping, importation, exchange, sale, use, breeding, cultivation, growing and release, in addition to measures for their early detection, eradication or management. This Regulation is complemented by the provisions of national legislation, such as the Control of Invasive Alien Species of European Union Concern Regulations (S.L. 549.119).

List of Invasive Alien Plants of Union concern:

​List of Invasive Alien Animals of Union concern:

More information on each of the above species can be found on the European Commission’s information brochure (2016/2017).

Considering that a number of species are pet/aquarium/garden species, temporary provisions are in place; these allow the sale and keeping of such specimens under contained conditions. Further information is available here for commercial owners/keepers, and here for owners of pets.

For any additional queries, you may check the frequently asked questions (FAQs), contact us via e-mail address on [email protected] or through telephone number 2292 3500.

Other links

• European Commission brochure (2020) – Invasive alien species of Union Concern
• European Commission brochure (2016/2017) – Invasive alien species of Union concern
• ERA automatic update form – Restriction of prohibited species
• ERA IAS leaflet – Stop the spread (2020)
• ERA IAS letter – New restrictions on a number of animals & plants (2020)
• Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 – Prevention & Management of the Introduction & Spread of Invasive Alien Species​​
• S.L. 549.119 – Control of Invasive Alien Species of European Union Concern Regulations
• S.L. 549.44 – Flora, Fauna & Natural Habitats Protection Regulations