In view of the latency periods of some quarantine pests, and the time required for the detection of the source of infestation, records should be kept for at least three years.
I bhfianaise na dtréimhsí folaigh atá ag lotnaidí coraintín áirithe, agus na tréimhse ama a theastaíonn chun foinse an inmhíolaithe a bhrath, ba cheart taifid a choinneáil ar feadh ar a laghad trí bliana.