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Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1985 of 28 November 2019 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC and Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC respectively, as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species (Text with EEA relevance)

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Executive Summary: Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1985 amends Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC regarding the examination of agricultural plant and vegetable species varieties. It updates the characteristics to be covered and minimum conditions for examination based on Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) protocols. Member States must adopt and publish necessary provisions by May 31, 2020, and apply them from June 1, 2020. Key Points / Main Content: Amendments to Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC: * Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC are replaced by Part A of the Annex to this Directive. * The Annexes to Directive 2003/91/EC are replaced by Part B of the Annex to this Directive. Implementation and Application: * For examinations started before June 1, 2020, Member States may apply the previous versions of Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC. * Member States are required to adopt and publish the necessary laws, regulations, and administrative provisions to comply with this Directive by May 31, 2020. * Member States must communicate the text of these provisions to the Commission. * The provisions shall be applied from June 1, 2020. Entry into Force: * This Directive entered into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Species Compliance: * Lists of species that must comply with CPVO technical protocols and UPOV test guidelines are included in the Annexes. Impact Analysis: Member States: Impact: Required to update national laws and regulations to align with the amended directives concerning the examination of agricultural plant and vegetable species. Action Required: Adopt and publish necessary provisions by May 31, 2020, communicate these to the Commission, and apply them from June 1, 2020. European Commission: Impact: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the directive by Member States. Action Required: Monitor Member States' adoption and application of the required provisions. Plant Variety Examiners: Impact: Must adhere to updated CPVO protocols and UPOV guidelines for examining plant varieties. Action Required: Implement updated protocols from CPVO and guidelines from UPOV in the examination process.

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Commission Implementing Directive EU 2019/1985: A directive of the European Union amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC. Directive 2003/90/EC: Commission Directive setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC regarding agricultural plant species. Directive 2003/91/EC: Commission Directive setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC regarding vegetable species. Council Directive 2002/53/EC: Council Directive on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species. Council Directive 2002/55/EC: Council Directive on the marketing of vegetable seed. Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO): The CPVO is a decentralized agency of the European Union. It implements a system of plant variety rights. International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV): An intergovernmental organization with the objective to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection. Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed: A committee that provides opinions on measures related to plants, animals, food, and feed.
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L 308/86 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e an Union 29.11.2019 DIRECTIVES COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DIRECTIVE (EU) 2019/1985 of 28 November 2019 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC and Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC respectively, as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (1), and in particular Article 7(2)(a) and (b) thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (2), and in particular Article 7(2)(a) and (b) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Directives 2003/90/EC (3) and 2003/91/EC (4) were adopted to ensure that the varieties the Member States include in their national catalogues comply with the protocols established by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination of the various species and the minimum conditions for examining the varieties, as far as such protocols had been established. For the species not covered by CPVO protocols those Directives provide that guidelines of the International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) are to apply. (2) Since the last amendment to Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC by Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2019/114 (5), the CPVO has established further protocols and has updated existing ones. (3) Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. (4) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 1 Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC are replaced by the text set out in Part A of the Annex to this Directive. (1) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1. (2) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33. (3) Commission Directive 2003/90/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 7). (4) Commission Directive 2003/91/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of vegetable species (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 11). (5) Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2019/114 of 24 January 2019 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC and Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC respectively, as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species (OJ L 23, 25.1.2019, p. 35).29.11.2019 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 308/87 Article 2 The Annexes to Directive 2003/91/EC are replaced by the text set out in Part B of the Annex to this Directive. Article 3 For examinations started before 1 June 2020 Member States may apply Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC in the versions applying before their amendment by this Directive. Article 4 Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 May 2020, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions. They shall apply those provisions from 1 June 2020. When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. Article 5 This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 6 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2019. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKERL 308/88 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e an Union 29.11.2019 ANNEX PART A ‘ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a) which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols (1) Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Festuca arundinacea Schreb. Tall fescue TP 39/1 of 1.10.2015 Festuca filiformis Pourr. Fine-leaved sheep’s fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca ovina L. Sheep’s fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca pratensis Huds. Meadow fescue TP 39/1 of 1.10.2015 Festuca rubra L. Red fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Krajina Hard fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Lolium multiflorum Lam. Italian ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. Hybrid ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Pisum sativum L. (partim) Field pea TP 7/2 Rev. 2 of 15.3.2017 Poa pratensis L. Smooth-stalked meadow grass TP 33/1 of 15.3.2017 Vicia faba L. Field bean TP/8/1 of 19.3.2019 Vicia sativa L. Common vetch TP 32/1 of 19.4.2016 Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Swede TP 89/1 of 11.3.2015 Rchb. Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. Fodder radish TP 178/1 of 15.3.2017 Brassica napus L. (partim) Swede rape TP 36/2 of 16.11.2011 Cannabis sativa L. Hemp TP 276/1 Partial rev. of 21.3.2018 Glycine max (L.) Merr. Soya bean TP 80/1 of 15.3.2017 Gossypium spp. Cotton TP 88/1 of 19.4.2016 Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower TP 81/1 of 31.10.2002 Linum usitatissimum L. Flax/Linseed TP 57/2 of 19.3.2014 Sinapis alba L. White mustard TP 179/1 of 15.3.2017 Avena nuda L. Small naked oat, Hulless oat TP 20/2 of 1.10.2015 Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina Oats and Red oat TP 20/2 of 1.10.2015 K. Koch) Hordeum vulgare L. Barley TP 19/5 of 19.3.2019 Oryza sativa L. Rice TP 16/3 of 1.10.2015 Secale cereale L. Rye TP 58/1 of 31.10.2002 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Sorghum TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf. Sudan grass TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench x Sorghum Hybrids resulting from the crossing of TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 sudanense (Piper) Stapf Sorghum bicolor and Sorghum sudanense (1) The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site (www.cpvo.europa.eu).29.11.2019 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 308/89 xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus Hybrids resulting from the crossing of TP 121/2 rev. 1 of 16.2.2011 a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale Triticum aestivum L. Wheat TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019 Triticum durum Desf. Durum wheat TP 120/3 of 19.3.2014 Zea mays L. (partim) Maize TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010 Solanum tuberosum L. Potato TP 23/3 of 15.3.2017L 308/90 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e an Union 29.11.2019 ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b) which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines (2) Scientific name Common name UPOV guideline Beta vulgaris L. Fodder beet TG/150/3 of 4.11.1994 Agrostis canina L. Velvet bent TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis gigantea Roth Red top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis stolonifera L. Creeping bent grass TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis capillaris L. Brown top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Bromus catharticus Vahl Rescue grass TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001 Bromus sitchensis Trin. Alaska brome grass TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001 Dactylis glomerata L. Cocksfoot TG/31/8 of 17.4.2002 xFestulolium Asch. et Graebn. Hybrids resulting from the crossing of TG/243/1 of 9.4.2008 a species of the genus Festuca with a species of the genus Lolium Phleum nodosum L. Small timothy TG/34/6 of 7.11.1984 Phleum pratense L. Timothy TG/34/6 of 7.11.1984 Lotus corniculatus L. Birdsfoot trefoil TG 193/1 of 9.4.2008 Lupinus albus L. White lupin TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004 Lupinus angustifolius L. Narrow-leaved lupin TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004 Lupinus luteus L. Yellow lupin TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004 Medicago doliata Carmign. Straight-spined medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago italica (Mill.) Fiori Disc medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago littoralis Rohde ex Loisel. Shore medic/Strand medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago lupulina L. Trefoil TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago murex Willd. Sphere medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago polymorpha L. Bur medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago rugosa Desr. Wrinkled medic/Gama medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago sativa L. Lucerne TG/6/5 of 6.4.2005 Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill. Snail medic/Shield medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago truncatula Gaertn. Barrel medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago x varia T. Martyn Sand lucerne TG/6/5 of 6.4.2005 Trifolium pratense L. Red clover TG/5/7 of 4.4.2001 Trifolium repens L. White clover TG/38/7 of 9.4.2003 Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. California Bluebell TG/319/1 of 5.4.2017 Arachis hypogaea L. Groundnut/Peanut TG/93/4 of 9.4.2014 Brassica rapa L. var. silvestris (Lam.) Briggs Turnip rape TG/185/3 of 17.4.2002 Carthamus tinctorius L. Safflower TG/134/3 of 12.10.1990 Papaver somniferum L. Poppy TG/166/4 of 9.4.2014 (2) The text of these guidelines can be found on the UPOV web site (www.upov.int)29.11.2019 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 308/91 PART B ‘ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a) which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols (3) Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Allium cepa L. (Cepa group) Onion and Echalion TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group) Shallot TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium fistulosum L. Japanese bunching onion or Welsh TP 161/1 of 11.3.2010 onion Allium porrum L. Leek TP 85/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium sativum L. Garlic TP 162/1 of 25.3.2004 Allium schoenoprasum L. Chives TP 198/2 of 11.3.2015 Apium graveolens L. Celery TP 82/1 of 13.3.2008 Apium graveolens L. Celeriac TP 74/1 of 13.3.2008 Asparagus officinalis L. Asparagus TP 130/2 of 16.2.2011 Beta vulgaris L. Beetroot including Cheltenham beet TP 60/1 of 1.4.2009 Beta vulgaris L. Spinach beet or Chard TP 106/1 of 11.3.2015 Brassica oleracea L. Curly kale TP 90/1 of 16.2.2011 Brassica oleracea L. Cauliflower TP 45/2 Rev. 2 of 21.3.2018 Brassica oleracea L. Sprouting broccoli or Calabrese TP 151/2 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Brassica oleracea L. Brussels sprouts TP 54/2 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Brassica oleracea L. Kohlrabi TP 65/1 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Brassica oleracea L. Savoy cabbage, White cabbage and Red TP 48/3 Rev. of 15.3.2017 cabbage Brassica rapa L. Chinese cabbage TP 105/1 of 13.3.2008 Capsicum annuum L. Chilli or Pepper TP 76/2 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Cichorium endivia L. Curled-leaved endive and Plain-leaved TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014 endive Cichorium intybus L. Industrial chicory TP 172/2 of 1.12.2005 Cichorium intybus L. Leaf chicory TP 154/1 Rev. of 19.3.2019 Cichorium intybus L. Witloof chicory TP 173/2 of 21.3.2018 Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et Watermelon TP 142/2 of 19.3.2014 Nakai Cucumis melo L. Melon TP 104/2 of 21.3.2007 Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber and Gherkin TP 61/2 Rev. 2 of 19.3.2019 Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Gourd TP 155/1 of 11.3.2015 Cucurbita pepo L. Marrow or Courgette TP 119/1rev. of 19.3.2014 Cynara cardunculus L. Globe artichoke and Cardoon TP 184/2 of 27.2.2013 Daucus carota L. Carrot and Fodder carrot TP 49/3 of 13.3.2008 Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Fennel TP 183/1 of 25.3.2004 Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce TP 13/6 Rev. of 15.2.2019 (3) The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site (www.cpvo.europa.eu).L 308/92 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e an Union 29.11.2019 Solanum lycopersicum L. Tomato TP 44/4 Rev. 3 of 21.3.2018 Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. Parsley TP 136/1 of 21.3.2007 W. Hill Phaseolus coccineus L. Runner bean TP 9/1 of 21.3.2007 Phaseolus vulgaris L. Dwarf French bean and Climbing TP 12/4 of 27.2.2013 French bean Pisum sativum L. (partim) Wrinkled pea, Round pea and Sugar TP 7/2 Rev. 2 of 15.3.2017 pea Raphanus sativus L. Radish, Black radish TP 64/2 Rev. of 11.3.2015 Rheum rhabarbarum L Rhubarb TP 62/1 of 19.4.2016 Scorzonera hispanica L. Scorzonera or Black salsify TP 116/1 of 11.3.2015 Solanum melongena L. Aubergine or Egg plant TP 117/1 of 13.3.2008 Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach TP 55/5 Rev. 2 of 15.3.2017 Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuce TP 75/2 of 21.3.2007 Vicia faba L. (partim) Broad bean TP Broadbean/1 of 25.3.2004 Zea mays L. (partim) Sweet corn and Pop corn TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010 Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Tomato rootstocks TP 294/1 Rev. 3 of 21.3.2018 Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Sola­ num habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Sola­ num peruvianum (L.) Mill.; Solanum lyco­ persicum L. x Solanum cheesmaniae (L. Ridley) Fosberg; Solanum pimpinellifo­ lium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita Interspecific hybrids of Cucurbita max­ TP 311/1 of 15.3.2017 moschata Duchesne ima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne for use as rootstocks29.11.2019 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 308/93 ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b) which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines (4) Scientific name Common name UPOV guideline Brassica rapa L. Turnip TG/37/10 of 4.4.2001 (4) The text of these guidelines can be found on the UPOV web site (www.upov.int).

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