Regulations no. 459 of 2002 on Seeds (Lists of Varieties of Cultivated Agricultural Species). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 3639 of 2002, Appendix III, Part I. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Food quality control/food safety Certification Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Plant variety Planting material/seeds Protection of environment Public health Registration Biotechnology Plant production Royalties/fees Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract These Regulations, issued by the Council of Ministers pursuant to the provisions of sections 6 and 14 of the Seeds Laws of 1998, provide for further harmonisation of Cyprus Legislation with the European Council Directive 70/457/EEC on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species, and its further amendments. The Regulations concern: registration of seed and plant species and related fees; certification; varieties of maize and grain; official control and inspection of the Agricultural Research Institute; conditions under which the examination of cultivation is not required; registration of genetically modified varieties and appropriate measures to avoid adverse effects on human health and the environment; material derived from genetically modified variety used as a food ingredient; safeguarding plant genetic resources; criteria for defining characteristics of varieties. Full text Greek Website www.mof.gov.cy References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 70/457/EEC on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species. Legislation | European Union | 1970 Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Seeds Law no. 63/I of 1998. Legislation | Cyprus | 1998 (2012) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Crops/grasses, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Inspection, International trade, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Toxicity/poisoning, Biotechnology, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulations no. 113 of 2023 on Seeds (Lists of Varieties of Cultivated Agricultural Species) (Amendments). Legislation | Cyprus | 2023 Keyword: Biodiversity, Cereals/grains/rice, Ecological production/organic production, International relations/cooperation, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Procedural matters, Plant production, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX