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Seed Act, 1988 (Act No. 5).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Malawi Gazette, 27 May 1988, No. 31, Supplement, 26 pp.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Certification Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Registration Standards Inspection Internal trade International trade Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides for the control of the quality of seeds, the recognition of plant varieties, the registration of sellers of seeds, the declaration of prescribed seeds by the Minister, the regulation of importation, exportation and placing on the market of seeds, the certification of seed and the establishment of a Seed Services Fund. The Act also establishes the certification procedures and deals with the related matters.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Seed Act.

Legislation | Malawi | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Registration, Standards, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX