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Regulation of the Law on Registration of Plant Varieties and Control and Certification of Seeds and Seedlings.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No.17408, 29 November 2004.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Plant production Plant variety Plant protection Standards International trade Authorization/permit Registration Certification
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The present Regulation provides for the production of seeds and seedlings. In particular, the production of seeds and seedlings requires a specified license issued by the Research Institute of Registration and Certification of Seeds and Seedlings. The producers are obliged to observe the standards and structures of production and propagation of the seeds and seedlings. The Institute determines the areas suitable for production of seeds and seedlings by scientific and technical assessments. In order to increase the activities of the private sector, the Institute provide financing for qualified facilities. Exportation and importation of seeds and seedling need a certification of the Institute and the Agriculture Ministry. The Regulation consists of 34 articles, sub-divided into seven Chapters: General Provisions (I); Production of Seeds and Seedlings (II); Control and Monitoring of Seeds and Seedlings (III); Identify Suitable Areas for Seeds and Seedlings Production (IV); Facilities and Support for Private Sector (V); Exportation and Importation (VI); Other Provisions (VII).

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Plant Varieties Registration, Control and Certification of Seeds and Seedlings.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2003

Keyword: Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Registration, Biotechnology, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Classification/declassification, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Basic legislation, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX