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Regulation No. 3/G of 2013 on the import, export and trade of Agricultural seed crops.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
International trade Planting material/seeds Plant variety Registration Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Abstract

This Regulation provides for the import, export, and trade of agricultural seed crops according to the Agricultural Law No. 44 of 2002. It is composed of 33 articles and It sets forth some definitions used in the provisions of this Regulation. Article 3 prohibits the trade or the production of quantities of vegetable seeds for commercial use unless the varieties are registered in the Ministry of Agriculture. Article 4 authorizes only specific companies and sectors stated in this article to import agricultural seeds. Article 5 sets forth the conditions to be followed for the registration of the previously stated sectors for the trade of seeds. Article 6 allows the importing of unregistered seed varieties for commercial and non-commercial use according to some conditions. The Regulation addresses the examination and testing the agricultural seeds have to go through whether imported or locally produced. It also provides for the documents needed and the sampling requirements for the registration process of the seeds.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Law No. 44 of 2002.

Legislation | Jordan | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Crops/grasses, Desertification, Offences/penalties, Registration, Hazards, Aquaculture, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Vaccination, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection forest, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Directive No. Z/11 of 2003 on the importation, exportation and circulation of agricultural commodities as well as the production of vegetable seeds.

Legislation | Jordan | 2003

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Certification, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Planting material/seeds, Registration, Vegetables/legumes, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX