Federal Act amending the Seeds Act 1997. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 39, 7 July 2000, pp. 610-615. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Floriculture Genetically modified organism (GMO) Plant production Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, 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 (2015) Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Plant variety, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Standards, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX