Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

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