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BOE-A-2026-14411 ·2 July 2026 ·orden Low impact
Tax

New plant varieties: inclusion of various species in the Register of Commercial Varieties

Order APA/665/2026 formalises the registration of various plant varieties in the Register of Commercial Varieties, following compliance with the relevant General and Technical Regulations (First, Second and Third). The regulation classifies the varieties into three categories: general inclusion (Annex I), conservation varieties (Annex II), and varieties developed for cultivation under specific conditions (Annex III).

In 2 key points

  1. Inclusion of bean, tomato, chickpea, lettuce, leek and radish varieties in the Register (Annexes I, II and III) (Primero, Segundo y Tercero)
  2. Entry into force on the day following its publication in the BOE (3 July 2026) (Quinto)

How it affects those involved

For seed and plant producers and marketers, the regulation provides legal certainty regarding the commercialisation of the varieties listed in the annexes (Annexes I, II and III). Interested parties can access detailed technical information through the Sub-directorate General for Agricultural Production Means and the Spanish Plant Variety Office (Fourth).

Lifecycle

2026-07-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-03Into forceComes into force (Quinto)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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