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 (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
  • Commission Directive 2005/91/ECof 16 December 2005amending Directive 2003/90/EC 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(Text with EEA relevance), 305L0091, December 17, 2005
  • Commission Directive 2007/48/ECof 26 July 2007amending Directive 2003/90/EC 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(Text with EEA relevance), 307L0048, July 27, 2007
Commission Directive 2003/90/ECof 6 October 2003setting 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(Text with EEA relevance) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant speciesOJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1., and in particular Article 7(2)(a) and (b) thereof,Whereas:(1)Commission Directive 72/180/EEC of 14 April 1972 determining the characteristics and minimum conditions for examining varieties of agricultural plant speciesOJ L 108, 8.5.1972, p. 8., as amended by Directive 2002/8/ECOJ L 37, 7.2.2002, p. 7., has established, with a view to official acceptance of the varieties in the Member States' catalogues, the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examinations of the various species, as well as the minimum requirements for carrying out the examinations.(2)Test guidelines relating to the conditions for the examination of the varieties have been issued by the Administrative Council of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rightsOJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1., as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1650/2003OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 28., in respect of certain species.(3)Test guidelines establishing the conditions for the examinations of the varieties exist at international level. The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) has developed test guidelines.(4)Directive 72/180/EEC was amended by Directive 2002/8/EC to ensure consistency between the CPVO test guidelines and the conditions for examining the varieties with a view to their acceptance in the national catalogues of varieties of the Member States as far as CPVO test guidelines had been established. The CPVO has since issued guidelines for a number of other species.(5)It is appropriate to ensure consistency between the CPVO test guidelines and the conditions for the varieties with a view to their acceptance into national catalogues of the Member States.(6)It is appropriate to base the Community system on the UPOV test guidelines, in so far as the CPVO has not yet developed specific guidelines. National law applies for the species not covered by this Directive.(7)Directive 72/180/EEC should therefore be repealed.(8)The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 11.Member States shall provide for the inclusion in a national catalogue, within the meaning of Article 3(1) of Directive 2002/53/EC, of varieties of agricultural plant species which fulfil the requirements set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.2.As regards distinctness, stability and uniformity:(a)the species listed in Annex I shall comply with the conditions laid down in the "Protocols for distinctness, uniformity and stability tests" of the Administrative Council of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) listed in that Annex;(b)the species listed in Annex II shall comply with the test guidelines for the conduct of tests for distinctness, uniformity and stability of the International Union for the Protection of new Varieties of Plants (UPOV) listed in that Annex.3.As regards the value for cultivation or use, the varieties shall comply with the conditions laid down in Annex III, without prejudice to Article 4(2) of the Directive.
Article 2All the varietal characteristics within the meaning of Article 1(2)(a), and any characteristics which are marked by an asterisk (*) in the test guidelines referred to in Article 1(2)(b) shall be used, providing that observation of a characteristic is not rendered impossible by the expression of any other characteristics, and providing that the expression of a characteristic is not prevented by the environmental conditions under which the test is conducted.
Article 3Member States shall ensure that in respect of the species listed in Annexes I and II, the minimum requirements for carrying out the examinations in respect of trial design and growing conditions, as laid down in the test guidelines referred to in those Annexes, are fulfilled at the time of the examinations.
Article 4Directive 72/180/EEC is repealed.
Article 51.Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 March 2004 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of domestic law they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Article 61.Where, on the entry into force of this Directive, varieties have not been accepted for inclusion in the Common Catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species, and official examinations started prior to that date in accordance with the provisions of either(a)Directive 72/180/EEC or(b)the CPVO guidelines listed in Annex I or the UPOV guidelines listed in Annex II, according to the species,the varieties concerned shall be deemed to fulfil the requirements of this Directive.2.Paragraph 1 shall only apply where the trials lead to the conclusion that the varieties comply with the rules set out in either(a)Directive 72/180/EEC or(b)the CPVO guidelines listed in Annex I or the UPOV guidelines listed in Annex II, according to the species.
Article 7This Directive shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 8This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
nullANNEX IList of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a) which are to comply with CPVO test protocols
Species listed in the Common CatalogueCPVO protocol
Field peaPea, TP 7/1 of 6.11.2003
Swede rapeOilseed rape, TP 36/1 of 25.3.2004
SunflowerSunflower, TP 81/1 of 31.10.2002
OatsOats, TP 20/1 of 6.11.2003
BarleyBarley, TP 19/2 of 6.11.2003
RiceRice, TP 16/1 of 18.11.2004
RyeRye, TP 58/1 of 31.10.2002
TriticaleTriticale, TP 121/2 of 22.1.2007
WheatWheat, TP 3/3 of 6.11.2003
Durum wheatDurum wheat, TP 120/2 of 6.11.2003
MaizeMaize, TP 2/2 of 15.11.2001
PotatoPotato, TP 23/2 of 1.12.2005
Flax/LinseedFlax/Linseed, TP 57/1 of 21.3.2007
The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site (www.cpvo.europa.eu).ANNEX IIList of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b) which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines
Species listed in the Common CatalogueUPOV guidelines
Fodder beetFodder beet, guideline TG/150/3 of 4.11.1994
Velvet bentBent, guideline TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Red topBent, guideline TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Creeping bentBent, guideline TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Brown topBent, guideline TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Rescue grassRescue grass, guideline TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001
Alaska brome-grassAlaska brome-grass, guideline TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001
CocksfootCocksfoot, guideline TG/31/8 of 17.4.2002
Tall fescueTall fescue, guideline TG/39/8 of 17.4.2002
Sheep’s fescueSheep's fescue, guideline TG/67/5 of 5.4.2006
Meadow fescueMeadow fescue, guideline TG/39/8 of 17.4.2002
Red fescueRed fescue, guideline TG/67/5 of 5.4.2006
Italian ryegrassRyegrass, guideline TG/4/8 of 5.4.2006
Perennial ryegrassRyegrass, guideline TG/4/8 of 5.4.2006
Hybrid ryegrassRyegrass, guideline TG/4/8 of 5.4.2006
TimothyTimothy, guideline TG/34/6 of 7.11.1984
Smooth-stalked meadow grassKentucky bluegrass, guideline TG/33/6 of 12.10.1990
White lupinWhite lupin, guideline TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
Blue lupinBlue lupin, guideline TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
Yellow lupinYellow lupin, guideline TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
LucerneLucerne, guideline TG/6/5 of 6.4.2005
Red cloverRed clover, guideline TG/5/7 of 4.4.2001
White cloverWhite clover, guideline TG/38/7 of 9.4.2003
Field beanField bean, guideline TG/8/6 of 17.4.2002
Common vetchCommon vetch, guideline TG/32/6 of 21.10.1988
SwedeSwede, guideline TG 89/6 of 4.4.2001
Fodder radishFodder radish, guideline TG/178/3 of 4.4.2001
Groundnut/PeanutGroundnut, guideline TG/93/3 of 13.11.1985
Turnip rapeTurnip rape, guideline TG/185/3 of 17.4.2002
SafflowerSafflower, guideline TG/134/3 of 12.10.1990
CottonCotton, guideline TG/88/6 of 4.4.2001
Opium poppyOpium/Seed poppy, guideline TG/166/3 of 24.3.1999
White mustardWhite mustard, guideline TG/179/3 of 4.4.2001
Soya beanSoya bean, guideline TG/80/6 of 1.4.1998
SorghumSorghum, guideline TG/122/3 of 6.10.1989
The text of these guidelines can be found on the UPOV web site (www.upov.int).ANNEX IIICHARACTERISTICS AS REGARDS THE EXAMINATION OF THE VALUE FOR CULTIVATION OR USE1.Yield.2.Resistance to harmful organisms.3.Behaviour with respect to factors in the physical environment.4.Quality characteristics.The methods used shall be specified when the results are submitted.