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Seeds (Registration of Variety) Regulations, Government Notice no. 228 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
Authorization/permit Plant variety Planting material/seeds Registration Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Protection of environment Public health Plant production
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, provide for registration of certain varieties of plant listed in the attached schedules. The Regulations concern: the appointment of the National Plant Variety and Seeds Office and of a sub-committee, responsible for testing of varieties and related issues, recommending protocols and technical guidelines to be followed, determining which variety tests require to be submitted for registration. Further matters covered by the Regulations include: publication of National variety list; updating key statistical information relating to seed production; definition of general conditions for registration of a variety; specific requirements in case the variety may be detriment to human, animal health and the safety of the environment; application for registration of variety; grant or reject of application; 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