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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