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Seeds Act, 2003 (No. 18 of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the control and regulation of the standards for agricultural seeds and for matters incidental thereto and therewith.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Planting material/seeds Institution Certification Registration Inspection International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Act consists of 33 sections divided into five Parts, i.e. Preliminary provisions (I); Establishment of the National Seeds Committee (II); Importation, exportation, and sales of seeds (III); Registration of seeds dealers; (IV) Miscellaneous provisions (V).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Seeds (Regulation of Standards) Act, 1973 (Act No. 29 of 1973).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1973

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Inspection, International trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Seeds Regulations, 2007 (G.N. No. 37 of 2007).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2007

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Institution, Certification, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Standards, Plant variety, Registration, International trade, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Weeds, Offences/penalties, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX