Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 (SI 23 of 2018)

GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 23 OF 2018 The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume XIV, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1. Title 2. Interpretation 3. Certifying of Authority 4. Licensing of CertifyingAgency 5. Prescribed seeds 6. Certification of Seed 7. Sale of seed 8. Declaration of seed quality 9. Registration as seed grower 10. Late registration 11. Evidence of class of seed grown 12. Field inspections 13. Licence for seed inspectors 14. Licence for seed sampler 15. Licence for seed analyst 16. Licence for seed testing 17. Licence for seed processing 18. Licence for seed sellers 19. Suspension or revocation of licences 20. Reinstatement of licences and reapplication for licences 21. Sampling of seed 22. Testing of Seeds 23. Official seed testing station 24. Licensed seed testing station 25. Control growing 26. Virus post control 27. Tuber control 28. Grading of potato seed 29. Packaging of seed 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 381 Copies of this Statutory Instrument can be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, 10101 Lusaka. Price K44.00 each. 30. Labelling of seed 31. Sealing of seed 32. Storing of seed 1. 33. Validity of certification and quality declaration 34. Importation of seed 35. Release of plant variety 36. Variety Release Committee 37. Functions of Variety Release Committee 38. Term of Office 39. Variety Release Committee meetings 40. Functions of Secretariat of Variety Release Committee 41. Application for variety pre-release 42. Requirements for pre-release 43. Duration for official variety testing 44. Application for variety release 45. Requirements for release 46. Rules for denomination of varieties 47. List of varieties 48. Fees 49. Appeals 50. Revocation of S.I. No. 133 of 1984 and S.I. No. 67 of 1988 SCHEDULES FIRST SCHEDULE - Prescribed forms SECOND SCHEDULE - Prescribed seeds THIRD SCHEDULE - Seed for compulsory certification FOURTH SCHEDULE - Seed certification scheme FIFTH SCHEDULE - Seed quality standards Certified seed Quality declared Lists for the provision of prereleased Varieties SIXTH SCHEDULE - Composition of the Variety Release Committee Members SEVENTH SCHEDULE - Prescribed fees 382 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 IN EXERCISE of the powers contained in sections 35 and 84 of the Plant Variety and Seeds Act, the following Regulations are made: 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018. 2. In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires: “agricultural value” means the agronomic attribute of a variety; “analytical purity” means the percentage by weight of pure seed determined by physical purity analysis; “Association” means the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA); “ authentic sample” means a quantity of seed of a variety which exhibits defined habits and characteristics as originally submitted by the applicant; “CertifyingAgency” has the meaning assigned to the word in the Act; “CertifyingAuthority” has its meaning assigned to the words in the Act; “control growing” means the growing of plants to determine cultivar purity, disease infection and other factors; “Controller of Seeds” means the Public officer appointed under the Act; “cultivar” means subdivision of any species of seed which can be distinguished from another subdivision of that species by means of growth, plant, fruit or other characteristics; “cultivar purity” means the percentage by number of seeds or plants found to be truetotype under laboratory, field or control growing examination; “defect index” means a figure giving the disease, pest or other physical conditions of a growing crop, a control growing crop or a potato seed lot, taking into consideration the frequency and severity of the defects; “defect test” means a test carried out to determine the percentage by weight of broken, insect damaged, diseased or shrivelled seeds; “distinctness, uniformity and stability test” means a test for distinctness, uniformity and stability of variety; “eligible variety” means an officially released variety; Title Interpretation 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 383 “field inspection” means an inspection for a seed field standards as part of a seed certification programme; “germination capacity” means the percentage by number of pure seed which in the course of a germination test have produced normal seedlings; “genetic purity” means the percentage by number of a seed or plant found to be true to genotype under laboratory, field or control growing examination; “hybrid means a plant which grows from a seed produced as a result of controlled crossing between two or more genetically unlike parents; “inbred line” means a pure line developed by self pollination and selection until homozygous plants are obtained; “Institute” means the Seed Control and Certification Institute of Zambia; “isolation” means the required distance in space or time between two crops of the same species or between two crops of very closely related species to prevent contamination either mechanically or by pollination; “icensed seed inspector” means a person licensed by the Controller of Seeds to inspect seed; “licensed seed sampler” means any person licensed by the Controller of Seeds to sample seed; “licensed seed testing laboratory” means a premises licensed by the Controller of Seeds to test seed; “list of specified varieties” means an official list of varieties that have been approved by the Variety Release Committee for certification purposes; “modified inbred line” means an improved inbred line with at least one superior trait incorporated while maintaining its original phenotypic characteristics; “noxious weed” means weed species declared Cap. 231noxious by the Noxious Weeds Act; “official seed analyst” means a government seed analyst; “official seed inspector” means a government seed inspector; “official seed sampler” means a government seed sampler; “official seed testing laboratory” means a government seed testing station; Aofficial released variety” means a variety approved and registered by the Variety Release Committee and may be multiplied for seed; 384 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 “offtype plant” means a plant which does not exhibit the recognised and accepted habits and characteristics of the cultivar being grown; “open pollinated” means variety that is reproduced by means of un-controlled cross pollination in isolation; “parent seed” means general seed of any of the classes specified in the Third Schedule which may be used to produce seed under these regulations; “prerelease” means the official authorisation for the official testing of a new variety; “prescribed seeds” means the prescribed seed specified in the Second Schedule; “purity” means the percentage by weight of pure seed as determined by physical purity analysis; “quality declared seed” means a class of seed produced within the framework of the seed certification scheme by a registered seed grower under Regulation 8; “QDS” means quality declared seed; “release” means the official authorisation for the multiplication of a new variety; “seed means any plant, plant material or plant part which is used for plant propagation; “seeds” means prescribed seeds specified in the First Schedule; “seed certification” means a system for quality control of seed; “seed grower” means any person or organisation registered by the Controller of Seeds to produce seed for sale under Regulation 9 and seed producer shall be construed accordingly: Aseed importer” means any person or organisation importing seed into Zambia for re sale or planting; “seed lot” means a specified quantity of seed, which is homogenous and physically identifiable; “seed processing” means the activity carried out to improve the condition of the seed, which may include cleaning, grading, treating; “seed sampler” means a person authorised by theController of Seeds to sample seeds under Regulation 14; “seed seller” means any person or organisation selling seeds under Regulation 18; 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 385 “seed testing station” means premises referred to under Regulation 22; “self pollinated variety” means a variety that is reproduced by means of self pollination; “stability” means occurrence of essential characteristics in a variety after repeated reproduction; “stake” means a stem cutting; “tuber control” means the examination of potato tubers for the defects specified out in Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule; “uniformity” means the resemblance, within tolerance, in major characteristics of individual plants within a variety; “value for cultivation and use” means agricultural and produce value of a variety; Avariety” means a subdivision of a crop of seed which can be distinguished from other subdivisions of that crop by means of plant, fruit or other characteristics; “varietal purity” means the percentage by number of seed or plants found to be true to type; “vegetatively propagated variety” means a variety that is reproduced using the vegetative parts of the plant; “village” means rural community or place where seed services are not easily available or accessible; “vine” means a sweet potato stem cutting; “volunteer plant@ means a growing plant of the same species as that being grown for seed which has not been specifically planted in the place where it is growing; and “weed plant” is a plant which is not of the same species as the crop being grown, and which is generally considered as a weed. 3. (1) The Institute shall conduct variety assessment, seed testing and seed inspections. (2) The Institute shall monitor personnel and institutions licensed under this Act. (3) The Institute shall monitor seed trade and register seed companies operating within the Republic. 4. (1) An institution that intends to be licensed as a Certifying Agency shall apply to the Controller of Seeds in Form 1 set out in the First Schedule. Certifying Authority Licensing of Certifying Agency 386 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 (2) The Controller of Seeds shall, where the Controller of Seeds approves an application, issue a licence in Form II set out in the First Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seed shall, where the Controller of Seed rejects an application for a licence, inform the applicant of the rejection in Form III as set out in the First Schedule. 5. The seeds set out in the Second Schedule shall be prescribed seed for the purposes of the Act. 6. (1) A person shall not deal in the seed set out in the Third Schedule unless that seed has been certified by the Certifying Authority or a Certifying Agency. (2) A seed shall not be certified unless it has been produced, inspected, sampled, tested and complies with the standards set out in the Fifth Schedule. (3) A seed shall be certified in seven classes as specified in Fourth Schedule. (4) The Variety Release Committee shall approve a cultivar for certification. (5) A cultivar is not eligible for certification if it has not been approved by the Variety Release Committee. (6) A seed which contains a noxious weed or noxious ergot is not eligible for certification. 7. (1) A person shall not offer seed for sale unless the seed has been certified under Regulation 6. (2) The species of seed set out in the Third Schedule shall not be offered for sale unless it has been certified. 8. A seed whose quality conforms to the standards set out in the Fifth Schedule shall be a declared seed. 9. (1) A person who intends to grow seed shall apply for registration as a seed grower in Form IV as set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Seventh Schedule. (2) An application shall not be approved in respect of land on which during the preceding season other cultivars of the same crop or other closely related crops have been grown, and in the case of potato where during the preceding three years potatoes or other Solanaceous crops have been grown. (3) The Controller of Seeds shall, on registration of a person as a registered seed grower, furnish the applicant with a certificate of registration in Form V set out in the First Schedule. Prescribed seeds Certification of seed Sale of Seed Declaration of seed quality Registration as seed grower 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 387 (4) Unless the Controller of Seeds decides otherwise, only one cultivar of the same species shall be permitted on the same farm. (5) The registered seed crop shall not exceed the approved hectarage by more than ten percent. (6) Where a registered seed crop exceeds the approved hectarage under subregulation (5), the excess amount shall be destroyed without compensation, immediately on the order of an authorised seed inspector. (7) The Controller of Seeds shall keep a register of registered seed growers. (8) A seed grower shall plant the appropriate parent seed for the production of that grower’s registered seed class and shall keep a record of that parentage including certification labels that may be sufficient to satisfy the requirements specified in Form V set out in the First Schedule. (9) A person who intends to be a seed grower shall register a seed crop not later than 15th October in every year for rain-fed crops and not later than 31st March in every year for irrigated crops. (10) In case of cotton, seed production shall be registered in zones as designated by the Certifying Authority. 10. (1) A fee for late registration specified in the Seventh Schedule shall be imposed for seed crops registered after the deadline set under regulation 9(9). (2) An application received after two weeks of the deadline stated under subregulation (1) shall not be accepted. 11. (1) A grower shall plant the class of seed appropriate for the grower’s production and shall retain such evidence of that class as may be sufficient to satisfy the requirements specified in Form V set out in the First Schedule. (2) A seed produced under Class AQuality declared seed@ shall be produced from a quality declared seed or higher class as specified in the Fourth Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seeds may from time to time approve planting material not of a class prescribed in the Third Schedule to be used as parent seed for production of seed under these Regulations. 12. (1) A seed inspector shall conduct field inspection for the purpose of certification. Late registration Evidence of class of seed grown Field inspections 388 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 (2) A seed inspector conducting a field inspection shall refuse to certify a crop if that inspector is satisfied that— (a) the crop is heavily contaminated with weeds, other species, disease or insects, so as to render the crop unfit for seed or make inspections impracticable; (b) in the case of blights in potatoes, the infection is approximately fifty percent except that the inspector may certify the crop for seed if the crop is ready for harvest, and the haulms are destroyed within seventy two hours of the inspection; (c) the isolation distance or the standards relating to offtypes or other cultivars, set out in the Fifth Schedule have not been complied with; (d) for hybrids of maize, sorghum and sunflower there are more than three pollinating females per thousand plants, and in the case of potato, the defect index exceeds the value prescribed in the Fifth Schedule for class B; or (e) the crop exceeds the approved and registered hectarage by more than ten percent. (3) If a seed crop does not meet the standards for the class it has been grown for non-hybrids, it may be approved in a lower class or rejected for certification if found to be of lower standard than that specified for 4th generation certified seed. (4) A seed inspector shall for the purpose of certification, conduct the following minimum number of inspections: (a) for open pollinated, a minimum of three inspections, one of which shall be clearance for harvesting; and (b) for hybrids, a minimum of five inspections, three of which shall be during flowering. (5) A seed inspector shall make a report of every field inspection in Form VI for general seeds and Form VII for potato seed, set out in the First Schedule, which shall be counter signed by the registered grower or that grower’s representative. 13. (1) A person intending to inspect seed shall apply to the Controller of Seeds for a licence to inspect seed in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule on payment of the applicable fee set out in the Seventh Schedule. (2) A person shall not inspect seed without a licence to inspect seed in Form IX set out in the First Schedule. Licence for seed inspectors 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 389 (3) The Controller of Seeds shall issue a license to inspect seed where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has undergone appropriate training and qualifies to be a seed inspector. (4) A licence to inspect seed shall— (a) specify the conditions relating to the inspection of seed; and (b) be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed inspector shall be subject to supervision by the CertifyingAuthority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to inspect seed. (7) The minimum qualification for a seed inspector shall be the same as that for a government seed inspector. 14. (1) A person shall not sample seed without a licence to sample seed in Form XI set out in the First Schedule. (2) A person intending to sample seed shall apply to the Controller of Seeds for a licence to sample seed in Form X set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the applicable fee set out in the Seventh Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seeds shall issue a licence to sample seed where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has undergone appropriate training to sample seed and qualifies to be a seed sampler. (4) A licence to sample seed shall— (a) specify the conditions relating to the sampling of seeds; and (b) be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed sampler shall be subject to supervision by the Certifying Authority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to sample seed. (7) The minimum qualification for seed sampler shall be the same as that for a Government seed sampler. 15. (1) A person shall not analyse seed without a licence to analyse seed in Form XIII set out in the First Schedule. Licence for seed sampler Licence for seed analyst 390 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 (2) A person intending to apply for a licence to analyse seed shall apply to the Controller of Seeds in Form XII set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the applicable fee set out in the Seventh Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seed shall issue a licence to analyse seed where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has undergone appropriate training to analyse seed and qualifies to be a seed analyst. (4) A licence to analyse seed shall— (a) set out the conditions relating to analysis of seed; and (b) be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed analyst shall be subject to supervision by the Certifying Authority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to analyse seed. (7) The minimum qualifications for seed analysts shall be as that for Government seed analyst. 16. (1) A person or organisation shall not test seeds without a licence to test seed in Form XV set out in the First Schedule. (2) A person intending to apply for a licence to test seed where shall apply to the Controller of Seeds in Form XIV set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the applicable fee set out in the Seventh Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seed shall issue a licence to test seed the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has the ability and appropriate facilities to test seed. (4) A licence to test seed shall be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed testing laboratory shall be subject to supervision by the CertifyingAuthority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to test seed. (7) The Controller of Seeds or the Controller of Seed’s representative shall inspect licensed seed testing laboratories and other related facilities. 17. (1) A person shall not process seeds without a licence to process seed as set out in Form XVII in the First Schedule. Licence for seed testing License for seed processing 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 391 (2) A person intending to apply for a licence to process seed shall apply in Form XVI set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the applicable fee in the Seventh Schedule. ( 3) The Controller of Seeds shall issue a licence to process seed where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has undergone the appropriate training and has the appropriate processing facilities to produce quality seed. (4) A licence to process seed shall (a) set out the conditions relating to the processing of seed; and (b) be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed processing plant shall be subject to supervision by the CertifyingAuthority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to process seed. (7) The Controller of Seeds or the Controller’s representative shall inspect any processing premises. 18. (1) A person shall not sell seeds without a seed seller=s licence in Form XIX set out in the First Schedule. (2) A person intending to apply for a seed seller’s licence shall apply in Form XVIII set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the applicable fee set out in in the Seventh Schedule. (3) The Controller of Seeds shall issue a seed seller’s licence where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant has the ability, knowledge and appropriate facilities to maintain the quality of seed. (4) A seed seller’s licence shall— (a) set out the conditions relating to the maintenance of the seed to be exposed for sale; and (b) be valid for a period of twelve months. (5) A licensed seed seller shall be subject to supervision by the Certifying Authority and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of seed seller’s licence. (7) The Controller of Seeds or the Controller of Seeds representative shall enter and inspect any premises where seeds are kept for sale. Licence for seed sellers 392 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 (8) A report of every seed warehouse inspection shall be made by the seed inspector in Form XX set out in the First Schedule, and shall be countersigned by the owner or the owner’s representative. 19. A licence issued under these Regulations may be suspended or revoked by the CertifyingAuthority for a breach of the conditions set out in a particular licence. 20. (1) The holder of a suspended licence may apply to the Controller of Seeds for reinstatement of the licence. (2) A person may re-apply for a new licence where the existing license has been revoked under Regulation 19 in accordance with these Regulations. (3) The Controller of Seeds may reverse the suspension of the licence or grant a new license where the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the applicant will uphold the conditions of the licence. 21. (1) The sampling of seed lots shall be conducted in accordance with the Association rules in force at the time of the sampling. (2) A person may blend and bulk crops from different fields of the same origin, species and cultivar which have passed field inspections to constitute one seed lot under supervision of an official seed inspector. (3) The seed shall be weighed using weights approved under the Metrology Act. (4) A seed sampler who conducts the sampling shall submit that sample to the Controller of Seeds together with a report of the sampling in Form XXI set out in the First Schedule and countersigned by the applicant or the applicants representative. (5) A seed sample shall be collected at sealing and submitted to the Certifying Authority for laboratory tests for post control purposes. (6) A seed lot which has been sampled in accordance with this Regulation may be moved from one place to another. 22. The testing of seed for the purposes of determining seed quality shall be done, either by an official seed testing station or at a licensed seed testing station. 23. The official seed testing station shall— (a) be the main government seed testing laboratory; (b) monitor licensed seed testing laboratories in the country; (c) test seed in accordance with Association rules; (d) record the result of a laboratory seed test in Form XXII set out in the First Schedule and state whether the seed is marketable or not; Suspension or revocation of licence Reinstatement of licences and re application for licences Sampling of seed Act No. 6 of 2017 Testing of seeds Official seed testing station 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 393 (e) test seed samples drawn from licensed seed testing station for monitoring purposes; and (f) issue seed certificates. 24. (1) A licensed seed testing station shall— (a)be housed in premises approved by the Controller of Seeds and equipped in accordance with requirements specified; (b) be managed by a licensed seed analyst; (c) test seed in accordance with Association rules; (d) record the results of the seed test in Form XXII set out in the First Schedule; (e) make available to the Certifying Authority every sample tested for random sampling as specified in the Association rules; (f) state in the certificate whether the seeds are marketable and the category of the seeds; (g)make records available for inspection by the Controller of Seeds at reasonable times; (h) be subject to supervision by Certifying Authority; and (i) at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds in the tests which it undertakes. (2) A change to approved premises shall not be made without prior approval of the Controller of Seeds to the accommodation or equipment of the station, except replacement of consumable stores. 25. (1) A seed lot which has been sampled and tested under these Regulations shall be control grown in accordance with instructions issued by the CertifyingAuthority in line with international requirements. (2) The Certifying Authority shall prepare a report on each control growing carried out under these Regulations in Form XXII for general seeds and Form XXIII for potato seeds set out in the First Schedule. (3) Despite section 25 (1) and (2), control growing for all crops specified in the Fourth Schedule is compulsory. (4) The Certifying Authority shall determine the percentage of seed-lots to be control grown for each crop and class. 26. (1) A grower shall in respect of a potato crop intended for production of prebasic (S) or basic seed (SE), give notice to the inspector with information on the time that grower intends to destroy the haulms and lift potatoes in order to ensure that samples Licenced seed testing station Control growing Virus post control 394 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 may be taken for purposes of virus control growing before the potatoes are lifted . (2) An inspector shall take a minimum of 500 tubers per field as samples for virus control growing in potatoes in the field after haulm destruction. (3) The CertifyingAuthority shall determine possible virus in potatoes using serological methods or ocular inspection or both, and shall give the result as a percentage by the number of infected tubers. (4) The Certifying Authority shall prepare a report on each virus pest control carried out under these Regulations in Form XXIV set out in the First Schedule. 27. (1) A seed grower shall present potato seed for tuber control— (a) not earlier than fourteen days and not later than nine months after it has been lifted; and (b) in seed lots, not exceeding fifteen tonnes each. (2) The CertifyingAuthority shall draw, from each lot presented for tuber control, at least ten primary samples of a minimum of fifty tubers each. (3) The primary samples mixed together shall form the working sample to be examined. (4) The Certifying Authority shall examine at least 500 tubers per seed lot. (5) The Certifying Authority shall wash the working samples, and cut through all the tubers before they are examined. (6) The Certifying Authority shall submit a report on each tuber control carried out under these Regulations in Form XXV set out in the First Schedule. 28. Potato seeds shall be graded in four sizes in accordance with the following specifications: (a) small, between 30 40 millimeters; (b) medium, between 41 50 millimeters; (c) large, between 51 60 millimeters; and (d) ungraded. 29. (1) A seed inspector shall cause certified seed lots to be securely packaged, closed and sealed in containers. (2) Where certified seed lots have to be repacked, the repacking shall be done only with the approval of and supervision by the CertifyingAuthority. Tuber control Grading of potato seed Packaging of seed 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 395 30. (1) A seller of seed whose quality has been declared under these Regulations shall label each package of seed being offered for sale and that label shall state the species, cultivar, purity, percentage by weight, germination capacity percentage by number, seed class, certification number, lot number, date of test and warning test where the seed lot is treated. (2) The label shall be of a colour set out in the Third Schedule. 31. An inspector or sampler of seed who seals or causes to be sealed a container shall submit a sealing report in Form XXI set out in the First Schedule. 32. (1) A person shall store seed both before and after certification in a manner satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds (a) so as to avoid disease, infection and contamination; (b) in buildings disinfected with a disinfectant approved by the Controller of Seeds; and (c) in case of potatoes, in lots separate from ware potatoes and other potato seed lots. (2) Where a person stores potato seed in an open shed that person shall not, in addition to the provisions of subregulation (1), allow volunteer solanaceous or old sprouting potato tubers within fifty metres of that open shed. (3) Where an inspector determines that a potato seed has been stored contrary to the provisions of this Regulation that inspector may— (a) refuse certification; or (b) in the case of potato seed which has been certified, cancel such certification. 33. (1) Thevalidityof certification orqualitydeclaration shall— (a) be nine months for cereals, pulses, oil crops, fibre crops and root crops; (b) be twelve months from the date of completion of testing the seeds for herbage grasses and legumes, vegetables and stimulant crops; (c) for potato seed, be two months from the date of tuber control before or after the expiry of a certificate; (d) for cassava if the seed crop is still in the field, be every two months up to the age limit not exceeding 18 months from date of planting after first ratooning, unless ratooned; and Labelling of seed Sealing of seed Storing of seed Validity of certification and quality declaration 396 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 (e) for sweet potato, if the seed crop is still in the field, not exceeding two months from the date of planting and two months from the date of the previous harvest for a ratooned crop. (2) The cassava and sweet potato planting material can not be re-validated, once harvested. 34. (1) A person shall not import seed for sale— (a) without a valid seed seller’s license; (b) unless a seed import permit has been submitted to the Certifying Authority in Form XXVI set out in the First Schedule; and (c) if the seed does not comply with the minimum standards set out in the Fifth Schedule. (2) A seed import permit shall refer to one seed lot of a given species and cultivar. (3) The importer of seed shall notify the Certifying Authority about the arrival of the consignment to facilitate sampling for the purpose of checking its quality and trueness to type. (4) Trueness to type shall be compulsory to all crops. (5) The Controller of Seeds may— (a) regulate the certification of imported seed lots; or (b) restrict the importation of a species and cultivar of seed. 35. (1) A plant variety shall be released in Zambia if— (a) it has been tested under a two stage procedure and found suitable for commercialisation in Zambia; or (b) it is considered so released as a result of an agreement on variety release to which Zambia is party. (2) The two stage procedure under subregulation (1) shall be— (a) in the first stage, which is referred to as prerelease, the applicant applies to Variety Release Committee to have a new variety officially tested; and (b) in the second stage, where the applicant applies for the full release of that new variety after official testing. 36. (1) The Minister shall, on the advice of the Controller of Seeds, appoint members to the Variety Release Committee. (2) A member shall be appointed from individuals who have distinguished themselves as professionals in the field of agriculture or related fields. (3) The composition of the Variety Release Committee is as set out in the Sixth Schedule. Importation of seed Release of plant variety Variety Release Committee 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 397 37. The functions of the Variety Release Committee are to (a) review and set release procedures; (b) release varieties for multiplication and marketing; (c) recommend varieties for inclusion in the Variety Register; (d) withdraw obsolete varieties from the list of recommended varieties; and (e) approve the denominations of varieties. 38. The term of office of member of the Variety Release Committee shall be two years for the chairperson and three years for other members, and maybe eligible for re appointment for the same period. 39. (1) AVariety Release Committee shall at least four weeks before the expected date of the meeting issue a notice in writing to convene a meeting. (2) Two-thirds of the Variety Release Committee=s voting members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the Committee’s business. (3) The members of the Variety Release Committee shall, for the purpose of deciding whether a variety shall be released or not, carry out a secret ballot. (4) A decision of the Committee shall be passed by a simple majority of the votes counted. (5) In case of equal votes, the Chairperson shall have a casting vote. (6) The Secretary of the Variety Release Committee shall not be eligible to vote. 40. The functions of the Secretariat of the Variety Release Committee are to (a) give notice of meetings; (b) take and circulate minutes of the meetings; (c) receive and process applications for variety prerelease and release; and (d) publish Lists of Recommended Varieties and Variety Registers. 41. (1) A person that intends to apply for a variety pre-release shall apply to the Secretary of the Variety Release Committee in Form XXVII set out in the First Schedule. (2) The application shall be accompanied by an application fee as set out in the Seventh Schedule to cover the costs of multisite Functions of Variety Release Committee Term of Office Variety Release Committee meetings Functions of Secretariat of Variety Release Committee Application for Variety pre-release 398 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 testing or evaluation tests and all relevant documentation including the application for the Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability test by duly completed Form XXVII. (3) The applicant shall be limited to import set out quantities of prereleased varieties listed in the Sixth Schedule to test the market. 42. (1) Multisite data, which shall include agronomic information and a detailed botanical description of important morphological characteristics of a variety, shall be made available by the applicant. (2) The applicant shall deposit an authentic sample of the variety, whose amount shall be as determined by the Institute, with the Institute, which shall form the living description of the variety. (3) The parent lines of a variety for which certification is compulsory shall be made available to the Institute for the purpose of Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability testing and familiarisation by the CertifyingAuthority. (4) In case of hybrids, testing shall include seed production technology. 43. (1) In order to obtain enough information for release, official variety testing shall be done for a minimum of two growing seasons. (2) For released varieties, the Variety Release Committee may grant an exemption from the required minimum number of years of testing. 44. (1) Aperson intending to apply for a Variety Release shall apply to the Secretary to the Variety Release Committee in Form XXVIII set out in the First Schedule. (2) The application shall be accompanied by— (a) an application fee as set out in the Seventh Schedule; (b) data for cultivation and use; and (c) distinctness, Uniformity and Stability test results in duly completed Forms XXVII and XXV set out in the First Schedule. 45. (1) A variety shall present certain advantages in terms of agricultural or produce value over released varieties. (2) A variety which has not met any of the above requirements shall not be considered for release unless it has also met the Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability test requirements. (3) A listed variety on an approved international variety catalogue to which Zambia is part of, shall be deemed released. Requirements for pre release Duration for official variety testing Application for variety release Requirements for release 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 399 46. (1) An applicant is free to propose the denomination of a variety. (2) Varieties shall carry denominations which are simple, short, easily pronounced and not likely to be misspelt. (3) Numerals shall not be used as far as possible in the denomination of a variety except where this is an established practice for designating varieties. (4) A denomination shall not carry a meaning that exaggerates the merits of a variety. (5) After a variety has been phased out, its denomination shall not be used for another variety until after ten years. 47. (1) There are two types of lists of varieties namely Recommended Varieties and a Variety Register. (2) The Variety Register is a list of all the varieties released in Zambia. (3) The List of Recommended Varieties is an updated list of varieties under active certification. (4) The Institute shall maintain the Variety Register and the List of Recommended Varieties. 48. The fees prescribed in the Seventh Schedule are payable in respect of the matters set out therein. 49. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Controller of Seeds made under these Regulations may appeal to the Minister. 50. The Plant Variety (Potato Seeds) Regulations of 1984 and The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations of 1988 are revoked. Rules for denomination of varieties List of varieties Fees Appeals Revocation of S.I No. 133 of 1984 and S.I No. 67 of 1988 400 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 4(1), 4920, 4(3), 9(1), 9(3)(8),12(5), 13(1), 13(2), 14(2), 15(1), 15(2), 16(1), 16(2), 17(1), 17(2), 18(1), 18(2), 21,, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 34, 41, 44) Form I (Regulation 4(1)) (To be completed in triplicate) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR LICENSING OF CERTIFYING AGENCY To: The Director Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, Chilanga, 13201 Zambia INSTITUTION APPLICANTS NAME ADDRESS …………………………………………………. ………………………..…………………… …………………………………………………. …………………………………………… Employer’s name and address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Qualification Degrees Diplomas Certificates Etc., Employment record: Employer Post Period of Service Address: 1. Name of Institution: ……………………………………………………….…………… 2. Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………..…….. District: …………………………….Province: ……………………………..…………. 3. Physical Location……………………………………………………….……………….. 4. Telephone Number: ……………………………..... Fax: ………………………….…… Institutional Mobile Number(s): ………………………………………….…….………. E-mail address: …………………………………………………………….……………. Signed: …………………………………Date: …………………...…………………………..…… DECLARATION I, ………………………………………………………………………….. (full names) on behalf of the above mentioned institution, do hereby certify that the above information is true, correct and complete. I also hereby understand that should any of the above information be found to be false, this application shall be rendered null and void. Signed………………………………………….Date: …………………………………………. Designation: …………………………………… 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 401 Please return the duly completed form including proof of payment of fees to: The Director Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, Chilanga, 13201 Zambia FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Comments by Director ……………………………………………………………………………………………...………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………..……… Approved/Not approved for the period:…………………………………..….……………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………… Approved/Not approved for (Reasons): ………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date this …………………………………....day of……………………………………… 20………. Signed: Licence No.: ………………………………………………………… 402 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 …………………………………….. Controller of Seeds Seed Control and Certification Institute Conditions Seed analysis shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 15. Form II (Regulation 4 (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 403 …………………………………… …………………………………………. Date Controller of Seeds REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 NOTICE OF GRANT OF CERTIFYING AGENCY LICENCE To (Name and address of Institution) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A Certifying Agency Licence is hereby granted for the period – From …………………………………………………to…………………… on the conditions overleaf. Dated this …………………………..……..day of………………………………… 20……..…………. Signed: Form III (Regulation 4 (3)) (To be completed in triplicate) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFYING AGENCY LICENCE TO…………………………………………………………………………………………… IN THE MATTER OF…………………………………………………………………….. You are notified that your application for certifying Agency Licence has been rejected on the following on the grounds:…………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Date this ……………………..day of………………………………… 20……………………………. Signed: …………………………………….. 404 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 …………………………………….. Controller of Seeds Seed Control and Certification Institute REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS SEED GROWER To: The Director, Form IV (Regulation 9) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 405 To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant’s name and address: ………………………………………………………………………. Name and address of farm: ……………………………………………………………………………. Species to be grown: ………………………... Cultivar: …………………………………………… Parent seed: Class: ……………. Certification No: …….…….. Quantity (kg): ……………… Source of parent seed …………………… For hybrids: Female parent: Cultivar: ……..Class: ……… Certification No: …… Quantity (kg): …… Cultivar: …… Class: ……… Certification No: ………Quantity (kg): …… Proposed hectarage: ……………………. Proposed planting date: ………………………………… Previous species and cultivars grown in the field during the last two growing season: Species and cultivar Season (year) ………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………. Comments: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signature: ……………………………………………. (A map giving clear instructions on how to reach the farm must be drawn overleaf) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee paid: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for …………... hectares Approved for the period …………………………to ………………………………………………….. Not approved for reasons ……………………………………………………………………………….. REGISTRATION No. ………………………………………………………………………………. Date …………………………….. Controller of Seeds ………………………………………… Form V (Regulation 9) (To be completed in triplicate) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2017 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AS SEED GROWER REGISTRATION No:.................... Name and address of seed grower: …………………………………………………………………..……… You are hereby registered as a seed grower to grow: Species: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cultivar: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Intended seed class: ……………………………………………………………………………………..…… From parent seed stock of: Seed class: ………………………..Source. ……………….…. Certification No: …………………… For hybrids: Female parent: Cultivar: . . . . . . . Class: . . . . . . . . . Certification No: …………………… Male parent: Cultivar: . . . . . . . Class: . . . . . . . . . . Certification No: …………………… This registration is valid for the period: . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . to ………………………………. The conditions overleaf are imposed on this crop. 406 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 …………………………………… …………………………………………. Date Controller of Seeds Form VI (Regulation 12) (To be completed in triplicate) Contracting Organisation Grower Name: Grower Number Farm Physical Address Field name Species Variety Seed Class Hectarage Crop Rotation (crops) 1 season ago 2 seasons ago Stage of seed crop (tick) Vegetative Flowering Maturity Yes No N/A 1 Registration details Are there inaccuracies with the seed crop registration? Have corrections been noted? For hybrids 2 Male Parent Were there off-types in the male parent rows? If yes, give details below if applicable and include comments whether there were less than 5% female parent rows with receptive silk. 3 Female parent Were there off types in the female parent rows? If yes give details below 4 Synchronisation Was there good synchronization? 5 Isolation Is the field affected by contaminating pollen from adjacent fields? If yes give details indicating area(s) affected. 6 Pollinating females Are there pollinating females? If yes, provide details. For non hybrids 7 Cultivar Purity Does this crop conform to the standards? 8 Isolation Does this crop conform to the standards? No. of counts of 100 plants Female parent shading pollen Off-types Off-type Male shading pollen # % # % # % Infestati on of: Name Severity Disease Pest Weeds Remarks: Inspector Name: Inspector Number: Signature Date: Growers Signature / Representative: Form VII (Regulation 12) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2017 FIELD INSPECTION – GENERAL SEEDS Report No….. 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 407 (To be completed in triplicate) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 FIELD INSPECTION - POTATO SEEDS REPORT No: ............... Name and address of seed grower: ……………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Name of farm: ……………………………………………………………………………….…………. Crop registration No: . . . . . . . . Cultivar: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended seed class: ……….. Parent seed Certification No.: ………………………………………………………………………….. INSPECTION RESULT DEFECT: Kind Number (of kind) Percentage Index Remarks: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date:………………………………………. ……………………………………………. ………………………………………………… Signature of Grower Signature and Inspector’s No. 408 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED INSPECTOR'S LICENCE To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant’s name and address: ………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Employer's name and address: ………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Qualification (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc): ………………………………………………….…. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Employment record: Employer Post Period of service ……………………………… ……………………………… …………………….. ……………………………… ……………………………………………………… Date Signature of applicant FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: . . ……………………………….. Fee paid …………………………………….. Approved for the period ........................................ to …………………………………………………. Not approved for reasons ………………………………………………………………………..……… LICENCE No. …………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………. ……………………………………. Date Controller of Seeds Form VIII (Regulation 13(1)) (To be completed in triplicate) (to include sampler and analyst) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 409 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED INSPECTOR’S LICENCE LICENCE NO:…………. A Seed Inspector’s Licence is hereby granted to (Name and address): ……….……………….….…… ………………………………………........................................................................................................ of (Employer's name and address): ……..…………………………………………………………..…… .................................................................................................................................................................... for the period ……………………………………………...to …………………………………………… This Licence is issued subject to the conditions overleaf: Form IX (Regulation 13(2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 410 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 …………………………………… …………………………………………. Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS 1. Field inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 12 2. The holder of this licence shall make available field inspection reports to INSTITUTE as and when directed by the Controller of Seeds. 3. The holder of this licence may also sample seed. 4. The licence is valid for twelve months. 5. The Controller of Seeds may revoke or suspend this licence without notice if he is satisfied that the holder of the licence has conducted himself in a manner inconsistent with these Regulations. 6. The holder of a licence shall be required to re-apply to licensing Authority in case of movement from one organisation to another within 21 days. REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED SAMPLER’S LICENCE To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant's name and address: ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Employer’s name and address: ………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Qualification (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc): ………………………………………………….................. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Employment record: Employer Post Period of service ………………………………… ………………………………………………… Date Signature of applicant FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: …………………………………. Fee paid ……………………………………… Approved for the period ………………………………….to …………………………………………. Not approved for reasons ………………………………………………………………………………… LICENCE No. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………… …………………………………………………. Date Controller Form X (Regulation 14(2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 411 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED SAMPLER’S LICENCE LICENCE NO. . . . . . . . A Seed Sampler’s Licence is hereby granted to (Name and address): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… of (Employer's name and address): …………………………………………………………………..…….… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… for the period ………………………………………. to …………………………………………….………. This Licence is issued subject to the conditions overleaf: ……………………………………… ………………………………………………………. Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS 1. Seed sampling shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 21. 2. The holder of this licence shall not carry out seed sampling without a Seed Sampler's licence. 3. The holder of this licence shall make available seed sampling reports to the Institute as and when directed by the Controller of Seeds. 4. The licence is valid for twelve months. 5. The Controller of Seeds may revoke or suspend this licence without notice if he is satisfied that the holder of the licence has conducted himself in a manner inconsistent with these Regulations. 6. The holder of a licence shall be required to re-apply to licensing Authority in case of movement from one organisation to another within 21 days Form XI (Regulation 14 (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 412 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED ANALYST’S LICENCE To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant’s name and address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Employer's name and address: …………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Qualification (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc): ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Employment record: Employer Post Period of service ………………………………… …………………………………………… Date Signature of applicant FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: . ....................................... Fee paid …………………………………….. Approved for the period . ………………………………. to …………………………………………. Not approved for reasons ………………………………………………………………………………… LICENCE No. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………………………… Date Controller of Seeds Form XII (Regulation 15(2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 413 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED ANALYST’S LICENCE LICENCE No. .............. A Seed Analyst's Licence is hereby granted to (Name and address): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… of (Employer's name and address): ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… for the period .....................................................to …………………………………………… This Licence is issued subject to the conditions below: ………………………………………….. ………………………………………………….. Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS 1. Seed analyses shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 22. 2. The licence is valid for twelve months. 3. The Controller of Seeds may revoke or suspend this licence without notice if he is satisfied that the holder of the licence has conducted himself in a manner inconsistent with these Regulations. 4. The holder of a licence shall be required to reapply to the licensing Authority in case of movement from one organisation to another within 21 days. Form XIII (Regulation 15(1)) (To be completed in triplicate) 414 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED TESTING LICENCE To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant's name and address: ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SPECIFICATIONS Name and address of premises: …………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Species to tested:………………………….…………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Type of seed testing equipment (Please attach list). ………………………………………………… ………………………………………. Date Applicant FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: ………………………………... Fee paid ………………………………………. Approved for the period ………………………………... to …………………………………………… Not approved for reasons ………………………………………………………………………………… LICENCE No. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………….. ………………………………………………….. Date Controller of Seeds Form XIV (Regulation 16 (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 415 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED TESTING LICENCE LICENCE No. .............. A Seed Testing Licence is hereby granted to (Name and address): ………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… of (Name and address of premises): ……….…………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… for the period ………………………………………….. .to …………………………………………..…..…… This Licence is issued subject to the conditions laid out below. ……………………………………….. ……………………………………………….. Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS Regulation 24. A licensed seed testing station shall: (a) be housed in premises approved by the Controller of Seeds and shall be equipped in accordance with requirements specified. No change shall be made without prior approval of the Controller of Seeds to the accommodation or equipment of the station, except replacement of consumable stores. (b) be in the charge of a licensed seed analyst. (c) record the results of the seed test on a certificate in Form 18 set out in the Seventh Schedule. (d) make available to the certifying authority every sample tested for random sampling as specified in the ISTA rules. (e) state in the certificate whether the seeds are marketable and the category of the seeds. (f) make records available for inspection by the Institute at all reasonable times. (g) be subject to supervision by the Institute and shall at all times maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds in the tests which it undertakes. Form XV (Regulation 16 (1)) (To be completed in triplicate) 416 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED PROCESSING LICENCE To: The Director, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant's name and address: ……………………………………………..…………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SPECIFICATIONS Name and address of premises: ……………………………………………………..…………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………. Type of drying facilities: ……………………………………………………………………………… …… Type of cleaning facilities: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Type of dressing and packaging facilities: …………………………………………………………… Type of storage facilities: …………………………………………………………………………………. Remarks: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date: …………………………………... Signature: ……………………………………………………… FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received: . .................................... Fee paid ………………………………………… Approved for the period .................................. . . to ……………………………………………. Not approved for reasons …………………………………………………………………………………. Inspected by: . . . . …………………………………. Date: ……………………………………………… LICENCE No. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………… ………………………………………………… Date Controller of Seeds Form XVI (Regulation 17 (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 417 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 PROCESSING LICENCE LICENCE No: ................ Name and address of seed processor: ……………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A Seed Processing License of the following crop(s): ………………………………………………. is hereby granted to you for processing of seeds at (Name and address of premises): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… for the period: ………………………………………. to ………………………………………………. This Licence is issued subject conditions below. ………………………………………… …………………………………………………… Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS 1. Offer the machinery in the processing plant regularly for inspections. 2. Display this licence at the place of sale of seed. 3. Licence is valid for twelve months. 4. The Controller of Seeds or the Controller of Seeds representative shall have access to the processing premises at all times. 5. The Controller of Seeds may revoke or suspend this licence without notice if the Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the conditions for the licence have not been met. Form XVII (Regulation 17 (1)) (To be completed in triplicate) 418 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR SEED SELLER’S LICENCE To: The Controller of Seeds, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, CHILANGA, 13201. Applicant’s name:…………………………………………………….………………………………………………….. Postal Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Phone number……………………….………….Email address ……………………………………...…………….. I hereby apply for a Seed Seller's Licence of the following class: Wholesale Retail Wholesale and retail Name of premises: ……………………………..……………………………………………………………………….. Physical address:……………………………………………………………………District……….…………………. Species to be sold:……………………………………………….……………………………………………………... Type of storage facilities: ………………………………….…………………………………………………………… Date:…………………………………………. Signature: ………………………….. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Attachments: Council trading licence Registration certificate ZRA tax clearance Application received:………………………………… Fee paid …………………………………… Premises inspected by………………………Application checked by………………………………. Approved for the period …………………………… to ……………………………………………. Not approved for reasons……………………………………………………………………………. LICENCE No. ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………. ………………….…………………… Date For/Controller of Seeds Form XVIII (Regulation 18(2)) (To be completed in triplicate 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 419 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED SELLER’S LICENCE LICENCE No: ................ Name and address of seed seller: ………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A Seed Seller's Licence of the following class(es): ……………………………………………….. is hereby granted to you for sale of seeds at (Name and address of premises): ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… for the period:………………………………………….. to ………………………………………………. This Licence is issued subject conditions overleaf. ………………………………………… …………………………………………………… Date Controller of Seeds CONDITIONS 1. Offer the seed for re-test before the expiry date of the current certification. 2. Store seed in a clean, cool and dry place. 3. Display this licence at the place of sale of seed. 4. Licence is valid for twelve months. 5. The Controller of Seeds or Controller of Seeds representative shall have access to the processing premises at all times. 1. 2. The Controller of Seeds may revoke or suspend this licence without notice if Controller of Seeds is satisfied that the conditions for the licence have not been met. 420 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Form XIX (Regulation 18 (1)) (To be completed in triplicate) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED WAREHOUSE INSPECTION REPORT Name of applicant:………………………………………………………………………………… Postal address:……………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone number:………………………………………………………………………………… Name of premises:…………………………………………………………………………………. Physical address:………………………………………………………………………………….. INSPECTION RESULTS Warehouse Condition Roof/Walls: □ Ok □ Not ok Floor: □ Ok □ Not ok Ventilation: □ Ok □ Not ok Storage facilities: □Ok □ Not ok General Remarks ………………………………………………………………………………… OVERALL DECISION/ACTION Premises: □ License withdrawn □ License suspended □ Approved for licensing: □ Not approved for licensing Seeds stocked: □ Detained/confiscated □ Recommended for destruction □ Recommended for re- testing ……………………… Date ………………………………... ……………..………………. Signature of Stockist Signature of Inspector Form XX (Regulation 18) (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 421 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2017 SAMPLING AND SEALING REPORT Report No….. Contracting Organisation …………………………………………………………………………………… Applicant's name: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Applicant’s address:…………………………………………………………………………………………. Registration No:…………………………………………. Certification No:………………………………………….. Species:……………………………………………….Cultivar: ……………………………………………… Intended seed class:…………………………………….Grade:……………………………………………. Lot No:……………………………………………Quantity ………………………………………………….. Tests required: Test Germination Purity Moisture Content Number Determination Others (specify) Tick Certification OECD SADC COMESA National For Information Tick Seed lot labeled: (Yes or No) ……………………………………………….. If Yes state range……………………………………………………………… Type of sealing ……………………………………………………………….. Seed treatment………………………………………………………………… Remarks: …………………………………………,…………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………… ……………………… ……………….………………………………. Signature of Grower Signature and No. of sampler/Inspector Form XXI (Regulation 21 and 31) (To be completed in triplicate) 422 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA Plant Varieties and Seeds Act Laws, Volume 14, Cap 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 CONTROL GROWING REPORT – GENERAL SEEDS REPORT NO ……………. Specie: ……………………………………….Cultivar……………………………………………………… Applicant: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Farm: ……………………………………………………..…………………………………………………… Grower: ……………………………….……… Registration No: …………………..…………………. Certification Number: ………………………. Seed Lot No: ………………………….……………… Seed Class: ………… ……………....... Date of Planting: …………………….………………..…… TEST RESULTS Other Crop Plants: ……………………………….…………………………………………………….….. ………………………………………….………………………………………………………..……………… Off Types: ………………………………………………………….…….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………… Diseased Plants: ……………………………………..……………………………………………….. …… …………………………….……………………………………………….…………………………………… Weeds: …………………………………..…………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………..……………………….…………………….. Cultivar Purity: …………………………………………………………...……………………...……..… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Remarks: ……………………………………………………………………..…..………………………… ………………………........................................................................................................ …………………………………… …………………………………………….. Date For/Controller of Seeds Form XXII (Regulation 23 (d), 24 (1) (d) and 25 (2)) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 423 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 CONTROL GROWING REPORT - POTATO SEEDS REPORT No. ....................... To: ………………………………………………….. ……………………………………….……………… ………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………. Cultivar: ……………………………………….Seed Class: …………………………………………… Certification No: ……………………………Parent Seed Class: ………………………………….. Seed Lot No: ………………………………Date planted: …………………………………............. Grower: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TEST RESULTS DEFECTS: Kind Index ........................................................ ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………. ..………………………………………………………… Remarks: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………. Date For/Controller of Seeds Form XXIII (Regulations 25) (To be completed in triplicate 424 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 PEST POST CONTROL REPORT - POTATO SEEDS REPORT No. ....................... To: ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………. …….………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………. Cultivar: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Registration No: . …………………………… Seed Class: ………………………………………………. Seed Lot No: ………………………………..Number of tubers tested: …………………………………….. Grower: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TEST RESULTS DEFECTS: Number Kind Percentage by Remarks: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………….. Date For/Controller of Seeds Form XXIV (Regulation 26) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 425 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 TUBER CONTROL REPORT - POTATO SEEDS REPORT No. ....................... To: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cultivar: ………………………………. Registration No: ………………….. Seed Class: Seed Lot No: . ………….. Number of tubers tested: …………………………………. Grower: ……………………………………………..………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TEST RESULTS DEFECTS: Kind Percentage Index …………………………. ………………………………………… …......................................... …………………………. ………………………………………… …......................................... …………………………. ………………………………………… …......................................... Remarks: ………………………………………………………………........................................... ………………………………… Date …………………………….. …………………………….. Signature of Applicant Signature of Inspector Inspector’s No. Form XXV (Regulation 27) (To be completed in triplicate) 426 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 SEED IMPORT PERMIT Applicant: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Post Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Physical Business Address: ………………………………………………………………………………..… SPECIFICATIONS Species: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... Cultivar: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Quantity to be imported: …………………………….. (in words) ………………………………………… Country of origin: …………………Exporting Company (Name and Address)……………………….… Status of variety in Zambia: Released:…..Not released.…Pre Released….Others (specify)…. Official marks of the seed lot: ……………………………………………………………………………… Quality of seed (copy of seed certificates(s) to be enclosed): …………………………………………..… Point of entry: ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Reasons for the importation: …………………………………………………………………………….…. Expected date for the importation (please specify): …………………………………………………….…. Please note that the following conditions apply to this notice: 1. Currently genetically modified seeds are not permitted in Zambia 2. Seed import permit shall be given before the seed arrives in the country 3. Seed lot must be a companied with a phytosanitary certificate 4. Seed lot must be accompanied with an international seed testing association/national certificate 5. The Institute and plant protection unit must be notified before seed is distributed 6. The Institute shall draw a seed sample for testing and reference purposes 7. This seed import permit is for a single entry only Date: ……………………………………. Signature of Applicant: ………………………………..…. Notification received: ………………… Fees paid …………………………………………..... Notification approved/rejected……… Notification No. ……………………………………………..….. Date: ……………………………………… Signature (Controller of Seeds): …………………….…….. Form XXVI (Regulation 34) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 427 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL VARIETY RELEASE TRIALS (Pre-release; including DUS testing) To: The Secretary, Variety Release Committee, Seed Control and Certification Institute P.O. Box 350199, Chilanga 13201, Zambia Tel: (1) 278170/278236 Fax: (`1) 278170/826 E-mail: Institute@zamnet.zm of seedresearch@zamnet.zm 1. Name & Address of Applicant: …………………………………..………………………… …………………………………………………………………….………………………… Species: …………………………….……………………………………………………………. 2. Preliminary designation: …………………………………………………………………… 3. Parentage: ……………………………………………..……………………………………… 4. Genetic origin, breeding methods etc: ………..……………………………………………… 5. Maturity group (Early, Medium, Late): ……………………….……………………………… 6. Grain type (Dent, semi dent, flint, colour, etc): ……………………………………………. 7. Type of release* (General, specific i.e. Regions I,II,III): ……………………………….…. 8. Quantity of seed submitted (seed over leaf): ……………………………………………….. 9. Botanical characteristics. Detailed information. 10. Date Sample submitted1: ………………………………………………………………………. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Date application received: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Date seed sample received: …………………………………………………………………………….. Date Fees/Amount paid: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Form XXVII (Regulation 41) (To be completed in triplicate) 1 The application should be accompanied by an affidavit that the seed submitted is NOT GMO 428 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Plant Variety and Seeds Act (Laws, Volume 14, Cap. 236) The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations, 2018 APPLICATION FOR VARIETY RELEASE To: The Secretary, Variety Release Committee, Seed Control and Certification Institute, P.O. Box 350199, Chilanga 13201, Zambia Tel: (1) 278170/278236 Fax: (1) 278170/836 E-mail: scci@zamnet.zm or seedresearch@zamnet.zm 1. Name & Address of applicant: …………………………………………………………..………..….. 2. Breeder (Institution, Country): …………………………………..……………...………………..…. 3. Representative: …………………………………………………….……………..………………..… 4. Species: ……………………………………………………………………….…….……………….... 5. Preliminary designation/Code name: …………………………………………….…………………... 6. Proposed variety name: ………………………………………………………………………............. 7. Parentage: …………………………………………………………………………..………………… 8. Genetic origin, breeding methods etc: ………………………………………….……………………. 9. Country of origin: ……………………………………………………………………..……………… 10. Is the variety released in any country? If yes state country and year of release: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11. Reason(s) for application: ………………………………..……………………………………………. 12. Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability test results from the Institute 13. National Variety Release Trials results from the Institute 14. Any other information that may support your application Date: ……………………………………… Signature: …………………………… Note: 1. Submit 20 copies each application FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Attachments: Council trading licence Registration certificate ZRA tax clearance Application received:………………………………… Fee paid …………………………………… Premises inspected by………………………Application checked by………………………………. Approved for the period …………………………… to ……………………………………………. Not approved for reasons……………………………………………………………………………. LICENCE No. …………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………. ………………….…………………… Date For/Controller of Seeds Form XXVIII (Regulation 44) (To be completed in triplicate) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 429 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 5) PRESCRIBED SEEDS CEREALS: Barley Maize Millet (Finger) Millet (Pearl) Oats Rice Rye Sorghum Triticale Wheat Hordeum vulgare L. sensu lato Zea mays L. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Pennisetum typhoides (Burm. f.) Stapf et C.E. Hubb Avena sativa L. Oryza sativa L. Secale cereale L. Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench X Triticosecale Wittm Triticum aestivum L. emend. Fiori et Paol. FIBRE CROPS: Cotton Flax Kenaf Gossypium L. spp. Linum usitatissimum L. Hibiscus cannabinus L. HERBAGE GRASSES: Brachiaria Columbus grass Buffel grass Guinea grass Paspalum grass Rhodes grass Rye grass Setaria grass Teff grass Weeping love grass Brachiaria ruziziensis Cenchrus ciliaris L. Sorghum almum L. Parodi Panicum maximum jacq. Paspalum spp. Chloris gayana Kunth Lolium perenne L. Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. Eragrotstis tef Trotter Eragrostis curvula (Schrad.) Nees HERBAGE LEGUMES: Centro Clover Desmodium Glycine Greenleaf desmodium Leucaena Lucerne Silverleaf desmodium Siratro Stylo Sunnhemp Centrosema pubescens Benth. Trifolium spp. Desmodium mtortun(Mill) Urban Glycine javanica L. Desmodium intortum (Mill.) Urban. Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit Medicago sativa L. Desmodium uncinatum (jacq.) DC. Macroptilium atropurpureum (DC.) Urban. Stylosanthes guianensis (Aubl.) Sw. Crotalaria juncea L. PULSES: Bean (including Bush, Pole, French, Haricot) Broad beans Chick pea Common vetch Cowpea Dolichos bean Peas (including Garden, Field, Sugar) Pigeon pea Soyabean Velvet bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. Vicia faba L. Cicer arietinum L. Vicia sativa L. (incl. Vicia angustifolia Reichard) Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Dolichos lablab L. Pisum sativum L. sensu lato Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth Glycine max (L.) Merr. Mucuna deeringiana (Bort) Merr. 430 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 ROOT CROPS: Beets (including Mangel, Sugar, Spinach) Irish Potato (tuber) Swede Turnip Sweet Potato Cassava Yam Beta vulgaris L. Solanum tuberosum L. Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Reichb. Brassica rapa L. Ipomea batatas Manihot esculenta Grantz Dioscorea spp STIMULANT CROPS: Tobacco Coffee Nicotiana tabacum L. Coffea spp. VEGETABLES: Amaranth Bean (including Bush, Pole, French, Haricot) Broad beans Beets (including Mangel, Sugar, Spinach) Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Celery Chinese cabbage Cucumber (including gherkins) Dill Eggplant Amaranthus spp. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Vicia faba L. Beta vulgaris L. Brassica oleracea convar. botrytis (L.) Alef. Var. cymosa Duch. Brassica oleracea lonvar. olarecea var. gemmifera DC. Brassica oleracea L. Daucus carota L. Brassica oleracea lonvar. botrytis (L.) Alef. var.botrytis L. Apium graveolens L. Brassica pekinensis (Lour). Rupr. (including Brassica chinensis L.) Cucumis sativus L. Anethum graveolens L. Solanum melongena L. VEGETABLES (Contd): Endive Impwa Kale Kohlrabi Leek Lettuce Lusakasaka Muskmelon Okra Onion Parsley Parsnip Peas Pepper Potato Pumpkin Radish Rape Rhubarb Cichorium endivia L. Solanum macrocarpum L. Brassica oleracea covar. acephala (DC.) Alef. var. medullosa Thell + var. viridis L. Brassica oleracea convar. acephala (DC.) Alef. var. Gongylodes Allium porrum L. Lactuca sativa L. Corchrus tridens L. Cucumis melo L. Hibiscus esculentus L. Allium cepa L. Petroselinum crispum (P. Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill Pastinaca sativa L. Pisum sativum L. sensu lato Capsicum annuum L. Solanum tuberosum L. Cucurbita pepo L. Raphanus sativus L. Brassica napus L. Rheum rhaponiticum L. 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 431 432 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Spinach Cats whiskers (Suntha) Swede Sweet corn Swiss chard Squash Tomato Turnip Water melon Black jack HERBS Sweet worm wood Moringa Spinacea oleracea L. Cleome gynandra L. Brassica napus var. napobrassica Zea mays L. var. saccharatum Beta vulgaris var. vulgaris Cucurbita moschata (Duch) Duch ex. Poir. Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karst. Ex Farw. Brassica rapa L. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb) Matsum et Nakai Bidens Pilosa Artemisia (annua) spp Moringer alifera VEGETABLES(Contd): THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 6) SEEDS FOR COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION 1 All hybrid crops 2. Irish Potatoes 3. Open pollinated varieties of the following: (a) Sorghum (b Wheat (c) Soya beans (d) Sunflower \ FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 6(3)) A. SEED CERTIFICATION SCHEME - for General Seeds CODE CLASS PARENT SEED AND AVAILABILITY COLOUR OF LABEL A B Pre-basic Seed Basic Seed Produced from the breeder’s parent material under control of the breeder and supervision of the Institute. More than one generation may be permitted by the Controller of Seeds. Produced from Pre-basic Seed and officially inspected. Only one generation permitted. Violet stripe on white White C1 Certified Seed, 1st generation Produced from Basic Seed and officially inspected. Blue C2 Certified Seed, 2nd generation Produced from Certified Seed, 1st generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Red C3 Certified Seed, 3rd generation Produced from Certified Seed, 2nd generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Red stripe on white D Certified Seed, 4th generation Produced from Certified Seed, 3rd generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Green stripe on white QDS Quality Declared seed Produced from Quality Declared or Higher class Green E Emergency class Only used when a serious shortage of seed (for certification) of compulsory crops occurs. The standards will be set by the Controller of Seeds. Yellow 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 433 B. SEED CERTIFICATION SCHEME - for Potato Seeds CODE CLASS PARENT SEED AND AVAILABILITY COLOUR OF LABEL S1(S2,S 3) Pre-basic Seed Produced by the breeder under the supervision of the Institute. The maximum number of generations shall not exceed three, as determined by the Controller of Seeds; and such number of generation shall form part of the identification. Violet stripe on white SE Basic Seed Produced from Pre-basic Seed under the supervision of the Institute. Only one generation permitted. White E1 Certified Seed, 1st generation Produced from Basic Seed and officially inspected. Blue stripe on white E2 Certified Seed, 2nd generation Produced from Certified Seed,1st generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Red stripe on white A Certified Seed, 3rd generation Produced from Certified Seed, 2nd generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Red stripe on white B Certified Seed, 4th generation Produced from Certified Seed,3rd generation (or higher class) and officially inspected. Green stripe on white 434 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 FIFTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 6) 1. STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED SEED - for General Seeds A. Field Inspection I. Minimum standards for isolation (metres), off types and/or other cultivars and inspections Isolation, metres (minimum) Off types and/or other cultivars (% by number) Species A B C1 C2, C3, D QDS A B C1 C2, C3 D, QDS Cereals: I. Maximum number per 10 M2 (2500 plants) Barley Oats Rice Rice H Rye Triticale Wheat 10 10 10 200 400 20 15 10 10 5 200 400 20 10 5 5 5 100 200 10 5 5 5 5 5 200 10 5 5 5 5 5 3 10 10 3 5 5 5 3 10 10 5 10 10 7 5 20 20 10 30 30 7 60 60 10 50 50 50 100 100 50 II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Maize (OPV) Maize (H) Millet, Finger Millet, Pearl Sorghum (OP) 400 400 50 400 400 400 400 50 400 400 200 200 25 200 200 200 200 25 20 200 200 200 100 1 1 2 5 2 5 1 2 5 2 10 3 5 5 5 10 5 5 5 10 20 5 10 Sorghum (H) 400 400 200 200 2 2 5 5 Pulses: I. Maximum number per 10 square meters Common vetch Soybean Peas 100 10 100 10 0 10 10 0 50 5 50 50 5 5 50 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 Pigeon peas 400 40 0 20 0 200 100 1 1 1 2 5 II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Beans Broad bean Cowpea 10 200 10 10 20 0 10 5 10 0 5 5 5 100 25 5 5 2 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 5 6 2 5 8 5 5 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 435 S p ec ie s O il cr op s: C as to r be an G ro u n d n u t O ils ee d ra p e S un fl o w er (O P ) S un fl ow er (H ) F ib re cr op s: C o tt on (O P ) C ot to n (H ) F la x K en af R oo t cr op s: B ee ts S w ed e T u rn ip H er b ag e gr as se s: B uf fe lg ra ss G ui ne a gr as s R ho de s gr as s R ye gr as s W ee pi ng lo ve gr as s 10 00 M in im u m st an d ar d s fo r is ol at io n (m et re s) , of f ty p es an d /o r ot h er cu lt iv ar s H er b ag e le gu m es : G ly ci n e S ir at ro S ty lo 436 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 S p ec ie s H er b ag e le g u m es : C lo ve r L uc er ne V eg et ab le s: P ea s B ee ts C ab ba ge C ar ro t C au li fl ow er K al e L ee k L et tu ce O ni on P ep p er P u m p ki n R ap e S w ee tc or n T om at o W at er m el on S ti m u la n t C ro p s: T ob ac co A . F ie ld In sp ec ti on (c on td ) I. M in im u m st an d ar d s fo r is ol at io n (m et re s) , of f ty p es an d /o r ot h er cu lt iv ar s I. Is ol at io n , m et re s (m in im u m ) O ff ty p es an d /o r ot h er cu lt iv ar s 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 437 A-B C1 - C3 Number of border rows Above 400 metres 380 to 400 metres 360 to 380 metres 340 to 360 metres 320 to 340 metres 300 to 320 metres 280 to 300 metres 260 to 280 metres 240 to 260 metres 220 to 240 metres 200 to 220 metres Above 200 metres 190 to 200 metres 180 to 190 metres 170 to 180 metres 160 to 170 metres 150 to 160 metres 140 to 150 metres 130 to 140 metres 120 to 130 metres 110 to 120 metres 100 to 110 metres 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 13 15 A. Field Inspection (contd) I. Isolation, barriers (pollen parent rows) Minimum standards for maize. Species Time (days) Cereals Maize 28 Oil crops Hybrid Sunflower 15 II. Isolation, time (minimum) 438 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Crop Minimum number of Inspections Minimum number of Inspections Basic Certified Groundnuts 3 2 Pigeon peas 3 3 Soybeans 3 3 Cotton H 3 3 Cotton OP 3 3 Sunflower OP 3 3 Sunflower H 3 3 Tobacco 3 3 Rice 2 2 Rice H 3 3 Pearl Millet 3 3 Beans 3 3 Sorghum OP 3 3 Sorghum H 3 3 Wheat 2 2 Cowpeas 3 3 Maize OP 3 3 Maize H 5 5 Cassava 3 3 Sweet potato 3 3 III. Minimum number of inspections NOTE: For other crops, the minimum number of inspections shall be three (3) 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 439 (1) Minimum Rotation (years) 1 1 2 (2) Minimum Isolation (meters) 10 10 5 (3) Maximum permitted Ratoons (Number) 1 2 2 (4) Varietal Purity Minimum sample size (counts/Lima) Maximum off-types (% by number) 5x50 5x50 5x50 plants 0.5 1 2 (5) Diseases (Maximum incidence) Sweet potato Virus disease (% by number of plants) 0.5 0.5 5 (6) Pests (Maximum infestation) Sweet potato weevils (% by number of plants 0 (7) Harvesting age of seed crop new crop ratoon crop 2 – 3 months 3 weeks (8) Size of planting material Length of stake/vine Diameter of stake/vine Number of nodes/duds 20 – 30 cm (from tip) 5 (III) Vegetatively Propagated Crops (a) Sweet potato SEED QUALITY PARAMETERS - A/B - C1/C2 - QDS Minimum rotation (years/seasons) - 1 - 1 - 1 Minimum isolation (m) - 10 - 5 - 5 Minimum distance between varieties (m) - 3 - 3 - 3 Maximum permitted ratoons - 3 - 3 - 3 Varietal purity (%) (Observe 60 counts) - 0.5 - 1 - 2 Cassava mosaic disease – Max incidence (%) - 0.5 - 1 - 2 (a) Cassava Cassava bacterial blight – Max mean severity - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 Cassava brown streak disease – Max incidence (%) - 0 - 0 - 0 Cassava mealybug – Max incidence (%) - 2 - 2 - 5 Cassava green mite – Max mean severity - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 Scale insects – Max incidence (%) - 2 - 2 - 5 Harvesting age – new crop - 8-24mths - 8-24mths - 8-24mths Harvesting age – ratoon crop - 6-24mths - 6-24mths - 6-24mths Minimum length of stake - 20cm - 20cm - 20cm Minimum diameter of stake - 2cm - 2cm - 2cm Minimum number of nodes/stake - 5 - 5 - 5 Maximum damaged nodes - 10% - 10% - 10% Validity of certification - 2mths - 2mths - 2mths 440 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 S p ec ie s C er ea ls : B ar le y M ai ze (H ) M ai ze (O P ) M il le t, F in ge r M il le t, P ea rl O at s R ic e( O P ) R ic e H R y e S or gh um (H ) S o rg h um (O P ) T ri ti ca le W he at P u ls es : B ea ns B ro ad be an C hi ck p ea C ow p ea D o li ch o s b ea n P ea s P ig eo n p ea S o y b ea n V el ve tb ea n C o m m on ve tc h O il C ro p s: C as to r b ea n G ro u n d n u t li n se ed O il se ed ra pe S un fl o w er (H ) S un fl o w er (O P ) S af fl ow er S es am e B . L ab or at o ry te st s I. Q u a li ty re q u ir em en ts fo r d if fe re n t cl a ss es w it h re sp ec t to th e a n a ly si s fi g u re s co n ce rn in g p u ri ty , g er m in a ti o n ca p a ci ty , w ee d se ed s a n d m o is tu re co n te n t. 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 441 B .L ab or at or y te st s (c on td ) I. Q u al it y re q u ir em en ts fo r d if fe re n t cl as se s w it h re sp ec t to th e an al ys is fi gu re s co n ce rn in g p u ri ty , ge rm in at io n ca p ac it y, w ee d se ed s an d m oi st u re co n te n t. 442 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 S p ec ie s V eg et ab le s: B ee ts C ab b ag e C ar ro t C au li fl ow er K al e L ee k L et tu ce O n io n P ea s P ep p er P u m p k in R ap e S w ee t co rn T om at o W at er m el on S ti m u la n t C ro p s: T ob ac co B .L ab or at or y te st s (c on td ) I. Q u al it y re q u ir em en ts fo r d if fe re n t cl as se s w it h re sp ec t to th e an al ys is fi gu re s co n ce rn in g p u ri ty , ge rm in at io n ca p ac it y, w ee d se ed s an d m oi st u re co n te n t. 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 443 S p e c ie s C e r e a ls B ar le y M ai ze R ic e S or gh u m W h e a t P u ls e s: B ea n s B ro ad be an s C ow p ea P ea s S oy ab ea n O il C r o p s: G ro u n d n u t S u n fl ow er 444 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Foreign cultivars including off-types, Maximum permitted percentage by number Species A B C1 C2-C3 Cereals Barley Maize Millet, Finger Millet, Pearl Oats Rice Rye Sorghum Triticale Wheat 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.3 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 Pulses: Beans Broad bean Cowpea Peas Soyabean Common vetch 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Oil Crops: Castor bean Groundnut Oilseed rape Sunflower 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.5 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.5 0.3 1.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 2.0 2.0 4.5 Fibre Crops: Cotton Flax Kenaf 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 Root Crops: Beet Swede Turnip 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 Herbage Grasses: Buffel grass Guinea grass Rhodes grass Rye grass Weeping lovegrass 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Herbage Legumes: Clover Glycine Lucerne Siratro Stylo 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 Vegetables: Beets Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Kale Leek Lettuce Onion 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.4 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.3 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 445 Vegetables: Beets Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Kale Leek Lettuce Onion Peas Pepper Pumpkin Rape Tomato Sweet corn Water melon 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.0 0.4 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.3 1.0 0.3 0.4 0.3 1.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.5 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Stimulant Crops: Tobacco 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 NOTES: In view of the frequency of disease infection the S.C.C.I. determines in every special case whether the seed lot can be approved in the respective classes or not. 446 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 447 2. S T A N D A R D S F O R C E R T IF IE D S E E D P ot at o S ee d s St an d ar d s fo r F ie ld In sp ec ti on ,V ir u s P os t C on tr ol ,T u b er C on tr ol an d C on tr ol G ro w in g. 448 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Defect Factor Pink rot Pythium rot Soft rot Spindle tuber Black leg Fusarium Phytophtora Other dry rots Root knot nematodes Alternaria Black heart Black scurf Sunscald Tuber moth Cut worms Other insect damages Heel end necrosis Internal heat necrosis Mechanical damage Powdery scab Spring Common scab Cracks Severely misshaped tubers Tubers of deviating size 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Tuber control 1. Diseased, damaged and severely misshaped tubers and tubers deviating in size from the grade size shall be recorded as percentage by number; and the percentages found shall be multiplied by the appropriate factors as set out in note 2 and the various products so obtained shall be added together to give the defect index for the seed lot. 2. The factors to obtain the defect index for the tuber control of a potato seed lot are as follows: 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 449 3. For the purposes of an examination the following shall be ignored: (i) attacks by Black scurf, Common scab, and Powdery scab if the area covered is less than 10 percent of the total tuber; (ii) mechanical damages, cut worms damages, other insect damages and cracks if the area covered is less than 10 percent of the total tuber area or if the penetrating depth is less than 10 percent of the tuber; (iii) internal heat necrosis and Spraing covering less than 10 percent of the cut surface; (iv) diffuse brown spotting; and (v) size deviating of less than 5 percent of the total tubers. 4. If in the case of defects with a factor of 10 or 3, the product of the percentage of defective tubers and the appropriate factor exceeds 5, the seed lot shall be rejected. General note 1. For Wart Disease (Synchytrium endobioticum); Bacterial Wilt; Brown Rot; Ring Rot (Pseudomonas solacearum and Corynebacterium sepedonicum) and Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera sp.) the tolerance is nil at FIELD INSPECTION, TUBER CONTROL and CONTROL GROWING for all classes. 2. If a potato seed lot does not reach the standards for the class it has been grown; it may be approved in a lower class, or rejected for certification if found to be of a lower standard than that prescribed for Certified Seed 4th generation. 450 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 CROP BASIC SEED CERTIFIED 1ST Groundnut, Arachis hypogaea L. Ralstonia solanacearum 0 (at final inspection) 0 (at final inspection) Groundnut Rosette virus 0.5 0.5 Early leaf spot (Mycosphaerella arachidis) 0.5 0.5 Late leaf spot 0.5 0.5 Soybean, Glycine max L. Merrill Soybean mosaic virus SMV % 0 0.02 Cercospora kikuchii Purple stain % 2.5 2.5 Xanthomonas axonopodis Bacterial pustule 0 0 Pseudomonas savastanoi 0 Cotton Hybrid, Gossypium hirsutum L. Bacterial blight 0 0 Alternaria alternate 0 0 Leaf curl virus 0 0 (D) SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR DISEASES Sunflower OPV, Helianthus annuus L. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Color rot (At final inspection) 0 0 Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt 0 0 Plasmopara halstedii Downy mildew % 0 0.2 Alternaria helianthi Leaf blight of sunflower (%) 0 0.2 Botryotinia fuckeliana Grey mould of sunflower (%) 0.5 1 Sunflower Hybrid, Helianthus annuus L. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Color rot (At final inspection) 0 0 Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt 0 0 Plasmopara halstedii Downy mildew (%) 0 0.2 Alternaria helianthi Leaf blight of sunflower (%) 0 0.2 Botryotinia fuckeliana Grey mould of sunflower (%) 0.5 1 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 451 Sunflower yellow ringspot virus 0.5 0.5 Rice, Oryza sativa L. (hybrid) Magnaporthe grisea Rice blast (piricularia) % 0.1 0.5 Aphelenchoides besseyiWhite tip nematode 0 0 Rice, Oryza sativa L. (varieties) Magnaporthe grisea Rice blast (piricularia)% 0.1 0.5 Aphelenchoides besseyiWhite tip nematode 0 0 Pearl Millet, Pennisetum glaucum L. Downy mildew 0.5 0.5 Smut 0 0 Ergot 0 0 Rust 0 0 Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean common mosaic virus % 0 0.1 Bean necrotic mosaic virus 0 0.1Bean necrotic mosaic virus 0 0.1 Collectotrichum lindeuthianum Anthracnose of bean % 0.02 0.02 Pseudomonas phaseolicola Halo blight % 0 0.05 Pseudomonas syringae pv.syringae Bacterial canker 0 0.05 Phaeoisariopsisgriseola 0.02 0.05 Xanthomonas phaseoli Bacterial blight of bean 0 0.05 Angular bean leaf spot 2.0 2.0 Rust 0.5 0.5 Sorghum OPV, Sorghum bicolor L. Moench Sporisorium sorghi Covered kernel smut (%) 0.1 0.2 Peronosclerospora sorghiMildew (%) 0.1 0.2 Ergot (Claviceps Africana) 0.1 0.1 452 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Ergot (Claviceps Africana) Sorghum hybrid, Sorghum bicolor L. Moench Sporisorium sorghi covered kernel smut (%) 0.1 0.2 Peronosclerospora sorghiMildew (%) 0.1 0.2 Ergot (Claviceps Africana) 0.1 0.1 Wheat, Triticum aestivum L. emend Tilletia barclayana Kernel bunt 0 0 Ustilago nuda (Loose smut) 0 0 Stem rust 0.5 0.5 Leaf rust 0.5 0.5 Leaf blotch 0.5 0.5 Wheat streak mosaic virus 0 0 Wheat spindle streak mosaic virus 0 0 Barley strip mosaic virus 0 0 Wheat dwarf virus 0 0 Maize OPV, Zea mays L. Sphacelotheca reilianaHead smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Ustilago zeaeCommon smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Sporisorium cruentum Loose smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Maize lethal necrosis disease 0 0 Maize Hybrid, Zea mays L. Sphacelotheca reilianaHead smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Ustilago zeaeCommon smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Sporisorium cruentum Loose smut (at final inspection) 0 0 Gray leaf spot 0.5 0.5 Maize lethal necrosis disease 0 0 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 453 No. INSTITUTION DESIGNATION STATUS 1 Seed Control and Certification Institute Controller of Seed Member 2 Seed Control and Certification Institute Seed Specialist Member 3 Zambia Agriculture Research Institute Plant Pathologist Specialist Member 4 Zambia National Farmers Union Representative Member 5 National Association for Peasant and Small Scale Farmers of Zambia Representative Member 6 University of Zambia, School of Agricultural Sciences, Crop Science Department Private Plant Breeder Member 7 Zambia Agriculture Research Institute Government Plant Breeder Member 8 Zambia Agriculture Research Institute Farming Systems Specialist Member 9 Zambia Seed Trade Association Representative Member 10 Zambia National Farmers Union Farmer Member 11 Department of Agriculture Crops Extension Specialist Member 12 Seed Control and Certification Institute Secretariat Member SIXTH SCHEDULE A. COMPOSITION OF THE VARIETY RELEASE COMMITTEE MEMBERS (Regulation 36) 454 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 Tabulated below are the details on the maximum quantities of seed that can be allowed for importation when the variety is pre-released. CROPS QUANTITIES Maize 10.0 tons Wheat 1.0 tons Sorghum 500 kg Millets 100 kg Rice 600 kg Barley 1.0 tons Soybeans 5.0 tons Cowpeas 500 kg Beans 1.0 tons Cotton 500 kg Sunflower 100 kg Herbage 140 kg Tobacco 80 grams Potato (tubers) 30 tons Potato (TPS) 1 kg Groundnuts 5.0 tons Vegetables: larger seeds 200 kg Vegetables: small seeds 100 kg Green manure 150 kg Pigeon Pea 350 kg Note: For crops NOT LISTED, the quantity will be determined by Institute B. LISTS FOR THE PROVISION OF PRE-RELEASED VARIETIES (Regulation 41) NO. CROP DUS TESTING VARIETY TESTING 1 Maize 1.0kg 4kg 2 Wheat, Sorghum, Millet, Rice, Barley and other small grains 1.0kg 2kg 3 Soya beans, Cowpea and other food legumes, Beans 1.0kg 1.0kg 2kg 4kg 4 Cotton, sunflower 1.0kg 2kg 5 Herbage legumes, Grasses 0.5kg 1kg 6 Tobacco 0.2g 1.5g 7 Vegetables 5.0kg 10g 8 Potato and other tubers 25kg 75kg 9 Groundnut 1.0kg 4kg ii. Minimum Quantity of seed to be submitted for Trials (Regulation 42) Seed should be submitted by 31st March for irrigated crops and 30th September for rain-fed crops. 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 455 Registration as Seed Grower per HA: Fee units Potato Hybrid crops Other crops Quality declared seed Late registration B. LICENCES Seed Seller (a) Wholesale and Retail (b) Wholesale (c) Retail Seed Inspector’s Licence Seed Analyst's Licence Seed Sampler’s Licence Seed Testing Lab. Licence Seed Processing Licence 250 per hectare 200 per hectare 150 per hectare 100 per hectare basis 25% more on original fee 600 per annum 550 per annum 300 per annum 400 per annum 400 per annum 400 per annum 1000 per annum 700 per annum SEVENTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 48) PRESCRIBED FEES A. Licences Purity Germination Weed determination by Number Moisture Content Species Fee units Fee units Fee units Fee units Cereals 100 100 100 100 Pulses 100 100 100 100 Oil crops 100 100 100 100 Fibre crops 100 100 100 100 Cotton fuzzy Cotton acid Herbage grasses 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Herbage Legumes 100 100 100 100 Vegetables 100 100 100 100 Stimulant crops 100 100 100 100 Tobacco Others Flowers 200 100 100 200 100 100 200 100 100 200 100 100 C. Testing of seeds 10,000 (1,000) 456 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018 D. VARIETY TESTINGAND REGISTRATION US Dollar Application for pre-release 20.00/application Application for release 20.00 per application Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability testing 150.00 per variety per year National variety release trials 150.00 per variety per site per year Control growing 50.00 per seed lot per site Purchase of VCU Report 50.00 per variety Purchase of DUS Report 50.00 per variety E. MISCELLANEOUS TESTS Description Fee units Seed Health Test Mycological 200 Bacteriological 200 Virological 200 Verification of cultivars 150 Tuber control 200 per plot TZ Test 200 Weight per 1000 seeds ( per test) 150 Defect test 150 Grading 150 Tobacco Blowing 200 per Kg of uncleaned material to be determined Other 83 F. CERTIFICATES Fee Units ISTA-Orange International Seedlot Certificates 400 per seedlot ISTA-Blue International Seed Sample Certificate 400 per seedlot Notice to Import Seeds Vegetables 250 per seedlot other crops 250 per seedlot G. TRAINING COSTS Foreign National Zambian US $ per day US$ per day G1. Attachment to: Official Seed Testing Station (OSTS) 50 20 Official Seed Inspectorate Service (OSIS) 50 20 Seed Research and Development Unit (SRDU) 50 20 29th March, 2018 Statutory Instruments 457 G2. Training material Books 55.00/copy 25.00/copy Booklets 10.00/copy 5.00/copy Other bound lecture material 5.00/copy 5.00/copy H. Appeal 18,000 Fee Units Notes 1. The charges for ISTA Certificates are in addition to the fees for seed testing. 2. Double the normal fees shall be charged for the tests required to be done immediately and not in the normal sequence. 3. Fees for seed testing are charged per test. 4. Training costs do not include cost of training materials, board and lodging. M. KATAMBO, Minister of Agriculture LUSAKA 22nd March, 2018 [MAL.64/9/4] 458 Statutory Instruments 29th March, 2018