Ornamental Plants Propagating Material Marketing Directive

Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the marketing of propagating material of ornemental plants

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 2 Sept 1998 · CELEX 31998L0056
Transposition deadline: 1 Jul 1999
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 20 Jul 1998

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption	Transposition deadline
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2014/1	Implementing · Directive	Published		30 Sept 2018

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Council Directive 98/56/EC governs marketing of ornamental plant propagating material in the EU, setting quality, labeling, and supplier registration requirements. It applies to suppliers and material marketed within the Community, with exemptions for exports, trials, and genetic conservation. In force since 1 July 1999, it remains the operative framework for this sector.

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