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Regulation (EEC) No. 234/68 of the Council on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots and the like, cut flowers and ornamental foliage.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 55, 2 March 1968, pp. 1–4.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Internal trade International trade Institution Plant production
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation came into force on 5 March 1968.
Abstract

A common organization of the market in live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers and ornamental foliage is hereby established. The products falling within Chapter 6 of the Common Customs Tariff shall be comprised. Such common organization includes common quality standards and a trading system. The following measures may be taken at Community level: (a) measures to improve quality and stimulate demand; (b) measures to promote better organization of production and marketing; (c) measures to facilitate the recording of market price trade. In addition, standards of quality, sizing and packaging may be determined for the products aforesaid, or for groups of such products. The standards may relate in particular to quality grading, wrapping, presentation and marking. When standards have been adopted, the products to which they apply may not be displayed for sale, offered for sale, sold, delivered or otherwise marketed except in accordance with the said standards. Member States shall provide for inspection as per article 5. Article 13 provides for the setting up of a Management Committee for Live Plants.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 367 of 2003 to amend the Decree containing rules relative to the technical and genetic level of production of flower bulbs ( in relation with an amendment of the Act on Corporate Organization).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2003

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Floriculture, Inspection, Standards, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation).

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX