#C/2026/01941Common Catalogue of Varieties of Vegetable Species - Supplement H 2026/3
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This law introduces modifications to the Common Catalogue of Varieties of Vegetable Species, incorporating notifications from Member States received between February 1, 2026, and February 28, 2026. It specifies how changes are presented, including additions, modifications, or deletions of existing varieties, which help in maintaining an up-to-date catalog for the agricultural community and ensuring compliance with relevant directives.
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Key Changes
- Introduced new varieties and modifications to existing ones based on recent notifications.
- Clarified the representation of changes in the catalogue (additions, modifications, deletions).
- Ensured compliance with Article 16(1) of Council Directive 2002/55/EC regarding vegetable species.
Obligations
What this law requires
Member States must submit notifications of modifications to vegetable varieties to the Commission by the end of each month for inclusion in the Common Catalogue
Maintain and update the Common Catalogue of Varieties of Vegetable Species by processing Member State notifications received between February 1 and February 28 of each year
Document all modifications to the Common Catalogue using specific notation: (add.) for new varieties, (mod.) for modifications to existing varieties, and (del.) for deletions
Ensure that variety notifications comply with the provisions laid down in Article 16(1) of Council Directive 2002/55/EC before inclusion in the supplement
Provide access to maintainer names and addresses through the designated authority listed for each Member State or EFTA country when maintainer codes do not appear in the consolidated version