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