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