Fodder Plant Seed Marketing Directive

Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 15 Jun 1966 · CELEX 31966L0401
Transposition deadline: 1 Jul 1968
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 14 Jun 1966

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption	Transposition deadline
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1423	Implementing · Directive	Published		31 Jan 2022

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Council Directive 66/401/EEC governs the production and marketing of fodder plant seed in the EU, setting certification categories (basic, certified, commercial) and labeling, sealing, and sampling requirements. It applies to seed producers, suppliers, and Member State authorities, with official supervision rules for inspections and testing.

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