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Law No. 68 “On seeds”.

Country/Territory
Moldova, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Policy/planning Planting material/seeds Crops/grasses Viticulture/oenological practices Fruits/edible nuts Cereals/grains/rice Plant variety Certification Registration Packaging/labelling Internal trade International trade Plant production Enforcement/compliance Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law determines the legal basis for the production, processing, control and certification of quality, as well as the trade of seeds and planting material. It does not apply to the production of seeds in individual farms for personal consumption, provided that they are not intended for sale. In order to maintain the seeds of the originator and the seeds of pre-basic, as well as for the purpose of obtaining new varieties and hybrids of plants, public institutions operating in the field of improvement of plant varieties, create and manage genetic fund of agricultural crops: field, vegetable, fruit, nuts, berries and grapes. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry implements state policy in the field of production, processing and distribution in the seed market and protection of agricultural producers from the risk of using seeds or varieties that do not correspond to their biological value and quality indicators and undertaking the necessary measures to prevent seed deficit on the domestic market. National Food Safety Agency implements state policy in the sphere of seed production, processing, quality control and certification of seeds and planting material. The system of seed production is a complex of scientific, organizational and agrotechnical measures that establish a functional interdependence of economic entities registered for seed production of all biological categories, and authorized institutions in this field. Only the seeds of varieties registered in the Catalog of varieties shall be authorized for trade, including import and export, and use. Seeds shall be distributed on the market in sealed and labelled packages, and the instructions given on the labels must reflect and certify the identity and quality of seeds, as well as their phytosanitary status. The National Food Safety Agency issues the following certificates: (a) quality certificate for the export of seeds; (b) quality certificate for seed imports; (c) quality certificate / seed analysis certificate for internal use; (d) a certificate of biological value; (e) certificate for propagation material and planting stock of grapes, fruit and berry crops. Annex 1 contains the form of import and export registration. This Law consists of VII Sections subdivided into 21 Articles. Section I lays down general provisions. Section II establishes the functions of the public administration in the field of seed growing, processing and distribution of seeds on market. Section III regards testing and registration of plant varieties. Section IV deals with production, processing, trade and management of seeds. Section V regards registration of economic entities. Section VI regards state quality control of seeds. Section VII lays down transitional and final provisions. Annex 2 contains application form of the National Food Safety Agency.Authorized and use for the establishment of plantations of marketable products only seeds of varieties listed in the Plant Variety Catalogue, Common Catalogue of Agricultural Varieties of the European Union (The Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species), The Catalogue of Varieties of Vegetable Species, The Common Catalogue of Varieties of Vine and/or in the Information System of Planting Material for propagation of fruit species (varieties) FRUMATIS (Fruit Reproductive Material Information System). Business entities registered for the performance of production, and/or processing, and/or sale of seeds, must store, handle, process and transport seeds classified by breeds, plant varieties, categories, and lots, packaged and labelled according to legal requirements. Business entities registered for the performance of production, and/or processing, and/or sale of seeds, re responsible for their identity and quality, and indemnify for damages resulting from selling seeds that do not comply with legal requirements.

Full text
Russian/Romanian
Website
lex.justice.md

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 659-XIV on seeds.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Crops/grasses, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 60 amending Law No. 728-XIII on fruit growing, Law No. 57-XVI on vine and wine and Law No. 68 “On seeds”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2018

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Fruits/edible nuts, Classification/declassification, Registration, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX