Federal Act amending the Seeds Act 1997. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Floriculture GMO Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Act introduces substantial amendments to the Seeds Act 1997 (BGBl. No. 72/1997). For example, article 1 dealing with ornamental plants; article 3 concerning competent authorities for the admission of seeds; article 40 on genetically manipulated seeds are amended. Full text German References - Legislation Amends Seeds Act 1997. Legislation | Austria | 1997 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Plant variety, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Standards, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX