South African Seed Potato Certification Scheme. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Plant protection Plant variety Vegetables/legumes Planting material/seeds Certification Registration Institution International trade Inspection Data collection/reporting Packaging/labelling Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract This Scheme, made by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture under section 23 of the Plant Improvement Act, sets out requirements and procedures for the certification of (plant materials of) potatoes by the Independent Certification Council for Seed Potatoes. The Scheme also provides for the accreditation and registration of greenhouses and in vitro multiplication facilities ("units") and measures for the prevention of pests affecting potato plants. The Scheme sets out various rules for the cultivati Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Plant Improvement Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1976 (1996) Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Certification, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by South African Seed Potato Certification Scheme; Amendment (No. R. 313 of 2013). Legislation | South Africa | 2013 Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX