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Decree No. 1052 of 1999 concerning seeds.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Planting material/seeds Inspection Certification Genetically modified organism (GMO) Packaging/labelling International trade Authorization/permit Biotechnology
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The aim of this Decree to ensure the production and placing on the market of seeds of the best possible quality and health. The Decree lays down requirements, criteria and conditions in relation with the production, importation and placing on the market in Norway of seed listed in Schedule A1 to these Regulations. The Decree provides, among other things, for: (a) the control of the breeding of seeds; (b) control of quality and certification; (c) packing and labelling of seeds; (d) importation and placing on the market of seeds; (e) seeds of genetically modified plants; (f) authorizations for the production of seed; and (g) internal control by seed producers. The OECD system for the certification of seeds may be used for labelling and certification of internationally traded seeds.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 529 amending the Decree concerning seeds.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX