Date: 2019-11-29Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
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)
Issued by European Commission
· Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
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.
Key Entities Referenced
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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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
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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).