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Seeds (Import and Export) Regulations, Government Notice no. 232 of 2022.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 117 of 2022.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant variety Planting material/seeds Plant production Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Research
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 September 2022.
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister, after consultation with the National Plant Varieties and Seeds Committee, under section 33 of the Seeds Act, apply to all seeds, with special conditions and exemptions for seeds imported for research purposes or for testing new varieties. The Regulations cover the following matters: general conditions for import of seed; declaration confirming quantity and quality of each lot; clear labelling of each lot of imported seeds; procedure for import of seed; inspection of the consignment; export of seeds and request of phytosanitary certificate; offences.

Full text
English
Website
supremecourt.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Seeds Act, 2013 (No. 10 of 2013).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2013

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Certification, Institution, Registration, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX