Decree No. 89 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the production and distribution of seeds. Country/Territory Hungary Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Hungarian Rules of Law in Force. Subject Forestry, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Planting material/seeds Internal trade International trade Certification Packaging/labelling Inspection Standards Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Plant production Protection of species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Abstract This Decree applies to the seeds of field crops, horticultural plants, herbs, aromatic plants, essential oil plants, ornamental plants and forest plant varieties, to the seed tuber of potatoes and Jerusalem artichoke. Natural and legal persons as well as commercial entities without legal personality which produce, process, distribute, use, classify and control seeds and seed tubers are subject to this Decree. Inspection is carried out by the Central Agricultural Office, appointed according to the OECD scheme, acting on behalf of the State. Only members of the Seed Council may produce seeds. Seeds must be produced, processed, distributed and used observing the provisions of this Decree and those regarding plant and nature protection in the case of protected species as well as other binding standards. The Decree regulates the authorization of seed imports and exports. Section V deals with the classification of seeds and related inspections, certification of origin, packaging and sampling for analysis purposes. Packaging and labelling are covered in section VI. Section VII provides rules on processing and distribution. Inspection and sanctions are covered by section VIII. This Decree implements EC legislation on these matters. Relevant Council and Commission Directives are listed at the end of the Decree. Full text Hungarian References - Legislation Implements Law No. CXXXI of 1996 on the recognition of plant varieties and on the production and distribution of seeds and planting materials. Legislation | Hungary | 1996 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Genetic resources, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 66/402/EEC on the marketing of cereal seed. Legislation | European Union | 1966 Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Cereals/grains/rice, Standards, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 66/401/EEC on the marketing of fodder plant seed. Legislation | European Union | 1966 Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Cereals/grains/rice, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 66/403/EEC on the marketing of seed potatoes. Legislation | European Union | 1966 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Standards, Authorization/permit, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 48 of 2004 (IV. 21.) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development concerning the production and marketing of seeds of agricultural crop species. Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2012) Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Classification/declassification, Crops/grasses, Textile plants/fibres, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Oleaginous plants, Planting material/seeds, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX