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BOE-A-2026-12697 ·11 June 2026 ·orden Low impact
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Producers of commercial varieties: 3 months to adapt to new quality standards

The APA/584/2026 Order amends Annexes I and VII of the Commercial Variety Registration Regulation (Royal Decree 170/2011) to implement EU Directive (UE) 2025/2449, setting new quality standards for plants, horticultural products and vegetable production. This affects commercialisers of protected varieties, who must adjust their processes to meet the new specifications to ensure agricultural product quality and traceability.

In 2 key points

  1. Annexes I and VII of the Regulation are amended to implement Directive (EU) 2025/2449 (texto fuente)
  2. New quality standards for plants, horticultural products and vegetable production are established (texto fuente)

How it affects those involved

Producers of commercial varieties must update their production and quality control processes to comply with the new requirements in Annexes I and VII. Companies that market horticultural or vegetable products face a non-compliance risk if they do not adapt their systems. Agricultural advisers should review their guidelines and certificates to ensure compliance with the new requirements. Competent authorities may require additional checks during inspections.

Lifecycle

2026-06-11PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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