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The Seeds Law no. 63/I of 1998.

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 3253 of 1998, Appendix I.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Authorization/permit Cereals/grains/rice Certification Crops/grasses Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection International trade Management/conservation Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Plant production Plant variety Planting material/seeds Toxicity/poisoning Biotechnology Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law only applies to agricultural or horticultural seeds intended for marketing and not for export to a third country. The Law concerns: seed production and preservation of the variety; seed production licence; genetically modified varieties and related techniques; seeds used for agricultural production; certification; plant species; plant genetic resources. Matters covered by this Law include: terms, duration and revocation of seed license; preparation of national lists of plant and seed varieties; cross-pollination control; labelling in case of seed treatment with poisonous substance or poisonous material; notification of import or transfer of conventional maize seed lot; controls and inspection; offences and penalties; imposition of administrative fines; Ministerial power to issue Regulations concerning: conditions for the issue or renewal of seed licenses, the definition of lists of varieties, definition of methods of seed sampling, conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of plant genetic resources.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.cylaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Seeds (Fodder Plants - Derogations for Marketing of Fodder Plant Seed Mixtures) Regulations, 2012 (P.I. 23/2012).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2012

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Genetic resources, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. 459 of 2002 on Seeds (Lists of Varieties of Cultivated Agricultural Species).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Protection of environment, Public health, Registration, Biotechnology, Plant production, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. 463 of 2002 on Seeds (Vegetables).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Protection of environment, Public health, Registration, Standards, Vegetables/legumes, Internal trade, Plant variety, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Plant protection, Research, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX