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European Communities (Seed Potatoes) Regulations, 1980.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Certification Plant production Packaging/labelling Vegetables/legumes
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulations: (a) provide that seed potatoes (potatoes for planting) may be marketed only if they are basic or pre-basic seed potatoes as defined in regulation 2 and, with certain exceptions, sold in sealed packages or containers labelled with the prescribed particulars; (b) provide that seed potatoes may be imported under licence only if they meet the prescribed conditions; and (c) provide for the registration by the Minister for Agriculture of persons who carry on the business of packing seed potatoes. Regulation 3 defines the application sphere of these Regulations. The Minister, or any person or body authorized by the Minister for the purpose, shall be the certifying authority for the State for the purpose of these Regulations. Basic or pre-basic potatoes shall meet standards and requirements laid down in the Schedule.

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 694 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 34 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 366 of 2003).

Legislation | Ireland | 2003

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Packaging/labelling, Vegetables/legumes, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 381 of 1999).

Legislation | Ireland | 1999

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Certification, Plant production, Packaging/labelling, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 236 of 2005).

Legislation | Ireland | 2005

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 1994.

Legislation | Ireland | 1994

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Certification, Plant production, Packaging/labelling, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 710 of 2005).

Legislation | Ireland | 2005

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 124 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

European Communities (Seed Potatoes) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 492 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Certification, Internal trade, Plant production, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Vegetables/legumes, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Plant protection, Plant variety, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX