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Contents

1. Preamble
2. 1. Article 1 Amendments to Directive 2003/90/EC
   2. Article 2 Amendments to Directive 2003/91/EC
   3. Article 3 Transposition
   4. Article 4 Transitional measures
   5. Article 5 Entry into force
   6. Article 6 Addressees
3. ANNEX
4. ANNEX
5. Part A Amendments of Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC
6. Part B Amendments of the Annexes to Directive 2003/91/EC
7. ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols
8. ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b), which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines

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, 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, and in particular Article 7(2)(a) and (b) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC aim to ensure that the varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species that Member States include in their national catalogues comply with the protocols established by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In particular, those Directives aim to ensure compliance with the rules concerning the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant and vegetable species. For the species not covered by the CPVO protocols those Directives aim to ensure compliance with guidelines of the International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV).

(2) The CPVO and UPOV have established further protocols and guidelines and have updated existing ones, in particular as regards field pea, swede rape, cotton, oat, timothy, brown mustard, sprouting broccoli, pepper, melon, globe artichoke, tomato, pea, spinach and tomato rootstocks. Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC should be adapted accordingly to reflect those developments.

(3) Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2021/415 amended Council Directives 66/401/EEC and 66/402/EEC as regards certain botanical names of hard fescue, wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, sorghum and Sudangrass in order to reflect the development of scientific knowledge. Directive 2003/90/EC should be adapted accordingly to reflect those amendments.

(4) Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) For certain varieties that were not accepted for inclusion in the Common Catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant or vegetable species, official examinations have started prior to 1 January 2022 in accordance with the provisions of either the CPVO protocols or the UPOV guidelines listed in the respective Annex to Directive 2003/90/EC or 2003/91/EC as they stood before having been amended by this Directive. In order not to disrupt those examinations, it is appropriate that for those examinations Member States apply the national provisions transposing Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as they stood before having been amended by this Directive.

(6) 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 Amendments to Directive 2003/90/EC

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.

Article 2 Amendments to Directive 2003/91/EC

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 Transposition

1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 December 2021 at the latest, 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 January 2022. 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.

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law, which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 4 Transitional measures

For examinations of varieties started before 1 January 2022 Member States shall apply the national provisions transposing Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as they stood before having been amended by this Directive.

Article 5 Entry into force

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 Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 May 2021. For the Commission The President Ursula von der Leyen

ANNEX

ANNEX

Part A Amendments of Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC

Part B Amendments of the Annexes to Directive 2003/91/EC

ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols

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.) Hack. 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. 3 of 6.3.2020 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.) Rchb. Swede TP 89/1 of 11.3.2015 Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. Fodder radish TP 178/1 of 15.3.2017 Brassica napus L. (partim) Swede rape TP 36/3 of 21.4.2020 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 88/2 of 11.12.2020 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 20/3 of 6.3.2020 Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch) Oats and Red oat TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020 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 subsp. bicolor Sorghum TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse Sudan grass TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor x Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse Hybrids resulting from the crossing of Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor and Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale TP 121/2 Rev. 1 of 16.2.2011 Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum Wheat TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019 Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) van Slageren 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 15.3.2017

ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b), which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines

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 a species of the genus Festuca with a species of the genus Lolium TG/243/1 of 9.4.2008 Phleum nodosum L. Small timothy TG/34/7 of 17.12.2020 Phleum pratense L. Timothy TG/34/7 of 17.12.2020 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/5/8 of 17.12.2020 Trifolium repens L. White clover TG/38/7 of 9.4.2003 Trifolium subterraneum L. Subterranean clover TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001 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 juncea (L.) Czern Brown mustard TG/335/1 of 17.12.2020 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

ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols

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 onion TP 161/1 of 11.3.2010 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. 2 of 21.4.2020 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 cabbage TP 48/3 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Brassica rapa L. Chinese cabbage TP 105/1 of 13.3.2008 Capsicum annuum L. Chilli or Pepper TP 76/2 Rev. 2 of 21.4.2020 Cichorium endivia L. Curled-leaved endive and Plain-leaved endive TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014 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 Nakai Watermelon TP 142/2 of 19.3.2014 Cucumis melo L. Melon TP 104/2 Rev. of 21.4.2020 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 119/1 Rev. of 19.3.2014 Cynara cardunculus L. Globe artichoke and Cardoon TP 184/2 Rev. of 6.3.2020 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 Solanum lycopersicum L. Tomato TP 44/4 Rev. 4 of 21.4.2020 Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill Parsley TP 136/1 of 21.3.2007 Phaseolus coccineus L. Runner bean TP 9/1 of 21.3.2007 Phaseolus vulgaris L. Dwarf French bean and Climbing French bean TP 12/4 of 27.2.2013 Pisum sativum L. (partim) Wrinkled pea, Round pea and Sugar pea TP 7/2 Rev. 3 of 6.3.2020 Raphanus sativus L. Radish, Black radish TP 64/2 Rev. Corr. 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. 3 of 6.3.2020 Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuce TP 75/2 of 21.3.2007 Vicia faba L. (partim) Broad bean TP 206/1 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. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum peruvianum (L.) Mill.; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum cheesmaniae (L. Ridley) Fosberg; Solanum pimpinellifolium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner Tomato rootstocks TP 294/1 Rev. 4 of 21.4.2020 Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne Interspecific hybrids of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne for use as rootstocks TP 311/1 of 15.3.2017

ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2)(b), which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines

Scientific name Common name UPOV guideline Brassica rapa L. Turnip TG/37/10 of 4.4.2001

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