Cereal Seed Marketing Directive (31966L0402)

Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 15 Jun 1966 · CELEX 31966L0402
Transposition deadline: 1 Jul 1968
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 14 Jun 1966

4 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 4 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption	Transposition deadline
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/2036	Implementing · Directive	Published	Q2 2021	30 Jun 2023
Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2021/2171	Implementing · Directive	Published		31 Jan 2022
Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2021/1927	Implementing · Directive	Published		31 Aug 2022
Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2021/971	Implementing · Directive	Published		31 Aug 2022

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Council Directive 66/402/EEC governs the production and marketing of cereal seed in the EU, requiring official certification as basic or certified seed and setting labeling, sealing, and sampling standards. It applies to seed producers, processors, and traders across member states. The directive is in force, with amendments through 2022.

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